Emily Gosse
January 10, 1947-March 29, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Emily Gosse (née Gilbert) of Whitbourne announce
her peaceful passing on March 29th. 2022 at W.H. Newhook Community Health Centre in
Whitbourne. She was born in Haystack, Placentia Bay, and was the daughter of George and
Susie (née Barrett) Gilbert. Leaving to mourn are her loving husband and best
friend of 53 years Graham, brother William Gilbert of Blaketown, sister Pagie Hickman of Tecopa,
California, sons Graham Jr. (Lora) of Wilmot, NS, Craig (Tammy) of Blackfoot, AB, daughter Lisa
Penney (Jay) of St. John’s, Grandchildren Daniel (Caelum), Katelyn (Connor), Taylor (Jill), Nic (Hanna),
Brianna (Kyle), Brandon, Myles, and Lillian, Great-Grandchildren Maliyah, Xavier, and Kaynen
along with numerous nieces, nephews, family, and friends. She was predeceased by her
parents.
Emily spent many years working at Markland Cottage Hospital as a Nursing Assistant and later
in life at the Mini Mart on the corner of Brigus Road and the “back road’ in Whitbourne. She
loved to crochet, cook Sunday dinner for her family, and tend to her flowers and plants.
She will be fondly remembered and missed by all those that knew and loved her. She will
forever be in our hearts.
Arrangements entrusted to Holloway’s Funeral Home. Cremation has taken place. A small
family gathering will be at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne on Saturday from 1:00 – 3:00 pm by invitation only.