Passed peacefully away on Saturday May 21st, 2011 at the Health Sciences Complex surrounded by his loving family after a short illness. A wonderful husband, father and Pop, James Howard Gosse at the age of 88 years. Predeceased by his father Richard H and Mother Lavina also his brothers George, Lloyd, and Selby, sisters-in-law Rosalind, Pearl, and Patrica also brother-in-law Gordon, and grandson-in-law Jeffrey Webb. Leaving to mourn loving wife of 68 years Edith E (Piercey) daughters, Gloria (Sandy) Brace, Maxine (Len) Winsor, Son James (Glenda). Eight Loving Grandchildren, Sherry (Bruce) Webb, Steven (Michelle) Brace, Jamie (Rachel) Brace, Beverley (Gene) Babb, Kimberley (Luis) Winsor, Byron, Stephanie (Liam) Sampson, Sarah (Stephen), and ten Great Grandchildren; Michelle, Mathew, Daisha, Madelyn, Hailey, Morgan, Jesse, Jack, Jameson and Sophia; Sisters; Doris Normore, Rose (Alec) Peddle, Brother Granville (Elizabeth). Several Nieces and Nephews and a large circle of close friends and special neighbors at Masonic Park. Resting at Barrett’s Funeral Home, 73 Commonwealth Avenue Mount Pearl, on Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday May 25th at 2:00 from the Church of The Ascension, Mount Pearl. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery on Kenmount Road. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Church of The Ascension building fund or a charity of ones choice. To sign the online memorial guest boo, please visit www.barretts.ca