Sellby H Gosse
85, Sydney, NS
It is with deep regret the family of Selby (Syl) Gosse announce his passing Dec. 31,2010, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Belle Island, NL, he was the son of the late Richard and Levine May (Neal) Gosse. He was employed as a steelworker, retiring from Sydney Steel after 43 years of service. He enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, playing cards, darts and bowling. As the temperatures became warmer each year, he looked forward to moving to his summer home in Sargaree, where he would go fishing, gardening, pitching horseshoes and enjoyed the the outdoors and company of friends and neighbors stopping by. He is survived by two brothers, Jim (Emily) and Granville (Elizabeth), Mount Pearl, NL, sisters, Doris Normore, Belle Island and Rose (Alex Peddle), Louisport, NL and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his niece and Caregiver, Lorraine Mouland and extended family, Marion, David, Justin and Sarah Humphrey, Philip, Pam, Amy (Laurent Jeunet) and Rebecca Mouland, Brian and Avery Mouland and Barbie and Patrick and his beloved dog Nikki. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Pearl and two brothers, George and Lloyd. At Syl`s request, there will be funeral, wake or memorial service. His remains have been donated to Dalhousie University to be used for science research. Memorial donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, SPCA or charity of choice.