Obituary of Bass Gosse

Gosse, Bass – (1938 - 2008). After a courageous battle with multiple myeloma, Bass Gosse of Glenwood, NB, beloved husband of Thelma Lourie-Gosse, passed away peacefully at the Saint John Regional Hospital on April 8, 2008. Born on Bell Island, Newfoundland, Bass was the eldest son of the late William and Winnifred (Butler) Gosse. Besides his wife he is survived by his son, William Bass Gosse of Victoria, BC; four brothers: Jack (Joan) of Public Landing, NB, Robert (Donna) of Glenwood, Boyd (Barbara) NS, Barry (Jackie) of Calgary, AB; eight sisters: Doreen Jackman (Peter) of Toronto, ON, Violet Stanley (Harold) NFLD, Joan Purcell (Ted) NS, Judy Stapleton (Tom) NFLD, Donna Hill (Ron) NS, Brenda Byrne-Richard (Doug) NS, Sandra Gosse NFLD, Anna Lafreniere (Gilbert) NS; he will also be greatly missed by his sister-in-law, Frances Lourie of Middleton, NS and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and a sister, Daphne. Bass was a proud member of the Canadian Armed Forces having served with the PPCLI on various bases in Western Canada and Germany as well as two Peace Keeping Tours in Cyprus. After retirement from the regular forces he joined the 31 Service Battalion in Saint John and served as a Battalion RSM. Although always a true Newfoundlander at heart, Bass enjoyed his home on the beautiful St. John River. Noted for his wit, he loved life and laughter. He was a member of Greenwich Branch # 87 Royal Canadian Legion. Arrangements are under the care of Brenan's Bay View Select Community Funeral Home, 1461 Manawagonish Road, Saint John (506) 634-7425. There will not be any visitation. A Memorial Service will be held from Bay View Chapel on Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 2 pm. A reception will follow immediately after the service. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Oncology Unit SJRH, the Children's Wish Foundation, the Leslie E. Bruce Environmental Scholarship UNB or any charity of choice. Condolences to the family may be made through www.bayviewfh.com Thelma wishes to thank the medical staff, whose professional dedication helped Bass sustain a quality of life for so many years. Thank you to the Extra-Mural nurses, Dr. Sean Dolan and the Oncology staff, both in the clinic and 5AS, as well as the Day Hospital staff; also the Hematology Unit of the Halifax Victoria General, in particular Dr. Darrell White and of course Dr. Robert Webb, who always had time.