It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Doreen Audrey Gould on Monday July 23, 2018 at Centennial Villa, Amherst. Born in Malden, New Brunswick, she was the only daughter of the late Robert and Margaret (Keiley) Spence. Doreen worked with Lockhart’s Nursing Home and Aerovox in her early years. She and her husband Joe, owned and operated Highland Grocery in Amherst and she went on to work at the Highland View Regional Hospital in the dietary department for 18 years. Doreen especially enjoyed bluegrass and her grandchildren’s sporting events including soccer, hockey, baseball and basketball games. She enjoyed knitting, cross-stitch and crossword puzzles. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Amherst. Doreen also volunteered for various organizations and was involved with the meals-on-wheels program and the Kidney Foundation. She is survived by four sons, Tony (Susan), P.E.I., Larry (Sue Ellen), Ricky (Sheila), Matthew (Kim) all of Amherst and one daughter Joy Gould also of Amherst, two brothers, Albert (Sarah), Amherst and Donald (Wynetta), Malden, NB, 8 grandchildren Angela, Joey, Jessica, Tanya, Lisa, Nicholas, Courtney and Emma and 12 great grandchildren. Doreen was predeceased by her husband Joe and an infant son Terry and brother Gary Spence. Family flowers only, but donations in Doreen’s memory may be made to the ALS Society, Canadian Cancer Society or to the charity of choice. A Memorial service will be held at Campbell’s Funeral Home, 98 Church St., Amherst on Friday, July 27, 2018 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Dan Green officiating. Online Condolences and sharing of memories may be made to the family at www.campbellsamherst.ca or by visiting Campbell’s Facebook page.

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