GOSSE
Chesley Malcom
On Thursday, May 3, 2018, Chesley Gosse of Whitbourne passed away after a brief illness at Carbonear Hospital at the age of 89 years. Born on October 25, 1928, he was the oldest of twelve children of John and Beatrice Gosse. Predeceased by his loving wife Margaret (Stevenson) in 1968; parents John and Beatrice Gosse; brothers Frank, Edward, John and Sidney; sisters Bertie (Eddie), Elsie (Ted) and Thelma; parents-in-law George and Susie Stevenson; brothers-in-law Ronald Stevenson and George Robbins. Chesley enjoyed a lifetime of work starting with the Newfoundland Railway in his early years and later as a Provincial Government employee in the Public Works Department as well as in the sawmill industry. In his "leisure" time, he enjoyed building lawn furniture and garbage boxes, hunting, trouting and in later years a great game of poker, especially with his grandchildren. Leaving to mourn his daughter Judy (Wilfred, deceased); sons Rod (Lil) and Jim (Juanita); grandchildren Melissa (Greg), Kelly (Don), Katie (Logan), Daniel, Christopher and Tyler (Erin); great-grandchildren Emma, Alex and Abigail; brother Edgar (Verna); sisters Ivy, Margaret (Bob) and Linda; sisters-in-law Martha, Mary, Phyllis (Ike) and Liz; brother-in-law Denny; many nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. Resting at Holloway's Funeral Home, Cabot Avenue, Whitbourne. Visitation from 2-9 pm on Saturday, also 10 am - 12 pm and 2-9 pm on Sunday and 10 am - 12 pm on Monday. Funeral service will be held on Monday, May 7, 2018, at 2 pm at the Anglican Church, Whitbourne. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations graciously accepted to the Anglican Cemetery Fund. Please visit www.hollowaysfuneralhome.ca to sign the memorial guest book and/or to send a message of condolence.