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Gosset, Cleone Moss (nee Colban)

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Drifted peacefully away with her family at her side on Sunday, January 1st, 2012 at the age of 91 years.  She is survived by her loving family: two daughters, Gail Hall (Alan) of Vernon, Laura Gosset (Don Searle) of Kelowna; two sons, Bill Gosset of Vancouver; and Wallace Gosset (Jo) of Clinton; eleven grandchildren, David, Michelle (John), Christy (Ladd), Melissa, Tom (Jayme), Tara (Paul), Danny, Jenny, Suzie, Nathaniel, Joshua; ten great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Allen, her younger brothers, Jack and Ralph and her eldest son, Dennis, who tragically perished at the age of 14.

Cleone was born and raised in Edmonton, AB.  Upon her marriage to Allen Gosset, she moved to Stony Plain and Spruce Grove, AB before eventually retiring to the sunny Okanagan.  Her busy life revolved around her family, her home and her garden.  Together Mom and Dad raised racehorses, travelled extensively, yet still found time to enjoy the growing number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She loved fine literature, instilling the appreciation of it in her children.  Music filled her life and her passion for it was contagious.

We were blessed to have had such a strong and wise woman as our mother.  She had the unassailable ability to embrace life’s hurdles and roll with the punches, laughing at the blows – with a sense of humour that would crack up even the most solemn.

We would like to extend sincere thanks to the staff at Orchard Manor, Hawthorn Park for their loving care of mom over the years.  We also wish to thank Dr. Jones and the nursing staff on 2 East at KGH for their support of our family and care of mom with such dignity and compassion.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 6, 2012 at 10:00 am at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC.  Interment to take place in Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Project Literacy-Kelowna, 205-591 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 5N9 (250-762-0764).

Service
Friday, January 6, 2012 at 10:00 am

Location
Springfield Funeral Home

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The service for Gosset, Cleone Moss (nee Colban) is scheduled for Friday, January 6, 2012 at 10:00 am . Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.

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  • Rod Malcolm says:
    January 3, 2012 at 9:04 pm

    To Bill, Dan, Tara & Laura — my sincere condolences over the loss of your mother and grandmother. We feel deeply for you. Rod & Elaine Malcolm

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    • Charlottte Ciok says:
      January 6, 2012 at 8:16 am

      To Bill and the Family:
      Both Kerry and myself want to extend our deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. Out thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

      In Sympathy
      Charlotte and Kerry

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  • sue siray says:
    January 4, 2012 at 10:02 am

    Cleone was a truely remarkable women my heart goes out to her family. Thank you so much for sharing her with me god blessed you with such a wonderful mother.

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  • Kathy Hilstob says:
    January 4, 2012 at 3:50 pm

    Laura and Family. Iam so sorry for the loss of your Mother, (Grandmother). I met this lovely lady a year ago when i was employed with Home Instead Senior Care. We had many chats about her loving family. We had many walks in the hallways, and in the garden,she sure loved the flowers. We spent many days listening to her awesome music collection. It was one of the happiest times in my life. I was so lucky to have known her, she will forever be in my heart. I will miss her very much. Sincererly Kathy Hilstob

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  • Marolyn Armstrong says:
    January 6, 2012 at 8:55 am

    Dear Laura, my sincere condolances in the loss of your dear mother. She was a lovely lady and I really enjoyed the two weeks I stayed with her at Hawthorne Park several years ago. My thoughts and prayer are with you through this difficult time. God Bless. Marolyn

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  • Lynda Hamilton says:
    January 7, 2012 at 11:18 am

    Dear Gail and family my sincere condolences to you all in the passing of your mom. She was a very nice lady. Love from Lynda

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  • Aubrey and Bev Reed says:
    January 8, 2012 at 2:01 pm

    We remember fondly both Cleone and Allen during their years in Vernon and their strong commitment to Trinity United Church particularly in the landscaping, planning and upkeep at “New Trinity” on Alexis Park Drive. They worked tirelessly and cheerfully and were an inspiration.

    We are happy Cleone was able to enjoy “retirement” in Kelowna.
    Our sympathy and kind regards.

    Aubrey and Bev Reed

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  • Murray&Cindy Miller says:
    January 8, 2012 at 2:11 pm

    Gail,Laura,Bill,Wally and Families,
    We were very sorry to hear of the passing of Cleone. Our mom and dad our now 94/92 respectively and are not able to travel and their quality of life is not good now either. It is always difficult to lose a parent even when it is not necessarily a surprise when they pass. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We will be sending along a donation in your mom’s memory to Project Literacy-Kelowna. All take care. Sincerely, M&C Miller

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  • Jennifer Leach-Trask says:
    January 9, 2012 at 12:50 pm

    Dear Laura and Don: So sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. I know that she was a very special person and that you inherited your great sense of humour and love of literature and music from her. You are in my thoughts. Jen

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