Kelley Gough Obituary

Gough, Kelley Alison
July 6, 1981 - Oct. 29, 2012
Kelley Alison Gough, 31, of Sarasota, FL, died unexpectedly on Oct. 29, 2012. Born on July 6, 1981 in Portsmouth, NH, she was the beloved daughter of Nancy J. Kelley and William G. Gough. She lived in Eliot, ME, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and Sarasota, FL. Kelley graduated with honors from Riverview High School, Sarasota, and studied finance at UCF, Orlando, FL. She was managing partner of Night Ride Sedans, Sarasota. Kelley loved traveling, having toured the United States, Australia, and New Zealand with her dear friend, Jerry Parrish. She cruised the seas and weathered storms with Ross Mcgaw. She found a home and left her beloved dog Bailey with her best friend and love, Jon Wagner. She will be deeply missed by her college roommate, Shea Howard-Olsen. She leaves behind her mother and soul mate, Nancy J. Kelley, Sarasota, FL and her father and brother, William and Michael Gough, Newfields, NH. Surviving her are her maternal grandmother, Barbara Kelley, Sarasota, FL; her aunts, Catherine Kelley, Harpswell, ME, and Diane Kelley, Naples, FL; and cousins, Ben and Evan Harding, and Casey Kelley. She was predeceased by her grandfather, Francis Kelley and uncle, Thomas Kelley. She is also survived by her paternal grandmother, Virginia Gough, Sun City Center, FL; aunt, Julie Obrey, Ruskin, FL; uncles, Dennis Gough, Alton, NH and Douglas Gough, Ocoee, FL; and cousins, Melanie Chase, Craig Obrey, Debi Appleby, and David and Danny Gough. She was predeceased by her grandfather, William Gough.
A memorial service was held Nov.3, 2012 at Crescent Beach, Sarasota, FL.

Published by Herald Tribune from Nov. 8 to Nov. 9, 2012.
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Hi pumpkin, this isn't my favorite place to talk to you, but here we are. The winds are interfering with your sky lantern delivery. Stormy Sunday, windy Monday, maybe tonight.
You are always in my heart, wish you were in my arms. Wish you were here to enjoy Camille. She is as precious as you are. She told me she likes her rocking chair last week, then she wanted to wear my heart necklace you gave me.
I was over the top with love that seemed to come from both of you.
love always and forever, mom

October 31, 2017

Shea Olsen

October 30, 2017

Always in our hearts!

October 29, 2017

Every day, I pour a cup of coffee and you enter my mind. You should be here. I want so badly to pick up the phone and call you. I can still hear the sound of your voice and your giggle. I remember your smile and the flip of your hair....and oddly, can remember your sniffles. ;) I miss you. You're very missed by so many. I know you're watching over us all, especially your family, but I wish we could have you here with us. The world was better with you in it. Love you, Kel.
<3 Accessory Girl

January 20, 2016

Thinking of you.

January 19, 2016

Missing you on this very special day.
love always and forever mom

July 6, 2015

Missing you, Father's Day is always special because of you !!! I miss you terribly !!!

Dad

June 21, 2015

January 3, 2015

Its Christmas eve day and I cant tell you how sad I am.
Your smiling at me, now is that a "real"smile or ...
Hope Heaven brings you all the happiness you so deserve .
love always+Forever mom

December 24, 2014

Dear Kelley,
Presence in absence is what I feel seeing your lovely face. You are a touchstone to grief, a wish for peace, and a niece to cherish always. May you watch over us and guide us to serenity. Love, Auntie Cathy, Evan, and Ben

Cathy Kelley

December 22, 2014

Here you are, never to leave this site.
guess I need to accept this is it.
Isn't the way I want to visit you.
Miss you love, mom

December 17, 2014

Hello sweetheart, Oh to get thru w/o you.

November 25, 2014

You are in my thoughts every day. I miss you ,as you knew I would.
your everywhere, but I want you here.
loving you ,missing you. mom

November 24, 2014

Thanks for opening up this page today, I needed to feel your presence, I feel like a new person. People who read this might think I have lost my mind, but you and I know better. Martha even witnessed it today. I love you with all of my heart

November 9, 2014

Thinking of you.

March 21, 2014

love you, miss you, its just not right w/o you. Mom

February 14, 2014

Good Morning Sweetheart, You are suppose to be here . Its just not right without you. will never be right. Miss you more and more. Love you Kell and my wish is the same I need a Do Over, Now and Forever you are in my heart.
Mom

December 25, 2013

Just found out about your passing today Kelley.....so sad. You we're a very sweet person. God Bless.

David

December 5, 2013

Dear Kelley,
This is such a painful day for those who loved and lost you, and while we know you suffered, we wanted so much for you to live well and happily with us. Your life was such a fragile gift, and I treasure the time you spent with us. Peace be with you and with those who must go forward without you. Love always, Auntie Cathy

October 29, 2013

Hello Sweetheart
Not any easier, Miss you more and more each day. So sad you are not here with me. In my heart forever.
You must be proud of Ross and his"new path".He chose a Red Sister plant ,will look great near your bedroom window.Off to get hug from your friend Shea(soon to be mommy of 4)
then Casey and I will be sending you+Tom some love via Sky Lantern.
love you Mom

October 29, 2013

Dear Kel,
Last year you and Grammy were here to get me through the worst summer of my life. Gram and I have had birthday dinners and gone out, but there is a void that only you could fill. Please take care of your mom, since she's up north I've lost my dance partner and weekly hang out buddy. Though some dreaded dates are approaching I hope this has been the most pain free, peaceful year you've had.
Say hi to my old man for me.

I love you always, Casey.

September 27, 2013

Good mooning Kelley, I want to talk to you every morning as I wake, then I see that your not here. It may be almost a year since you left, it feels like yesterday to me. So I guess I have lost my mind,will never really move on until I am next to you. Now I am hoping He lets me in. Miss you so much. Love Mom

September 23, 2013

August 22, 2013

Good Morning Sweetheart, I want to talk to you, I want to tell you so many things, but I guess you already know.
I miss you like crazy, I wish you were here beside me so I could hug you and say thanks for helping me thru and allowing smiles back into my life.
Love you Kelley, Lets smile together. Love Mom

August 15, 2013

Love you and miss you. Hope you enjoyed
Sky Lantern. Happy Birthday . Mom

July 6, 2013

Well it's your Birthday, a day I have been dreading, more than Father's Day....But you know what? A sense of Peace and a warm feeling has taken over me this morning. I have a strong feeling you are watching over me today...Thank you !!
Happy Birthday, Punkie !!!

July 6, 2013

It's July 4, if ya'll controlling this weather, Let the fireworks happen! Thinking of you, missing you, love you always. Mom

July 4, 2013

I just can't stop missing you.
Please help me thru July, as your arrival into my life was the best day of my life. Love Always, Mom

June 22, 2013

Hi Sweetheart. oh how I miss you.
A year ago we lost Tom, we are all missing him. We are going to try to make a happy spot for Casey today.
Sure Tom is watching over Casey,
guiding her thru this rough time. We all miss the two of you so much.
Casey + I will continue to "Boot Scoot"
thru the days until we are together.
Love Mom

May 31, 2013

Six months ago tonight, you left us....
Six months of emptiness, heartache, soul searching questions, sadness, living in a trance like state, trying to be fair to those loved ones still here with me....You have no idea how much you are loved and missed !!!

Be happy....With all my love, Dad

April 29, 2013

Hello my sweet babygirl. I so wish you were here, my heart cries for you. I feel you pushing me forward,kinda like I had to push you, I understand.
I just want you back. I can't let go.
I know you know I am out of my mind, cause I keep feeling you come to my rescue. I love you. You are my world
Kelley, and it is so hard w/o you.Mom

April 28, 2013

Happy Easter my little one........I miss you so terribly, I miss our calls, I miss your voice and mostly your smile.... I love you !!! Dad

March 31, 2013

Missing you, my friend. I miss your smile and your laugh. I miss the way you used to giggle at me when I was eating sunflower seeds, calling me a chipmunk. It may sound weird, but I think of you every time I eat them and it actually makes me smile. I miss cooking together. You would be making a nice healthy salad and I would be cooking chicken wings and fries.....but we always had the best talks when we were in the kitchen together. I miss being able to pick up the phone and call you...I should have done it more often. The world is different without you now....it's just not right...you should be here. I love you now, like I loved you then. I miss you so much.
Shea

March 22, 2013

Dear Kelley,I love and miss you,think of you everyday. This is from your book "Wit h Love To A Special Grandmother" Grandma always made you feel she had been waiting to see just you all day and now the day was complete. I still feel your love and will always see your smiling face. Love, Grammy

March 21, 2013

Good Morning Kelley, missing you so much.
One day at a time.My feet move each day but my heart is so broken. Miss you and love you always . Mom

March 20, 2013

I miss you so much Babydoll, it hurts so bad. I try to live life the way I did before but it's just not the same and it never will be. The pain I feel every day is a constant reminder to me of the suffering you went through. But we had so many great times together. I would give anything to have you back here. I love you so much Kelley I just hope you're at peace. My heart will always belong to you. Jerry

March 18, 2013

You have no idea how much you are loved and missed....I don't have a clue how the pain and emptiness will ever lessen....and it is not just me, it is everyone whose life you touched....I love you and miss you, Kelley ! Dad

March 7, 2013

Still missing you more than ever. Can't seem to fix things fast enough.I quess I want so desperately to make it all right. But it is so not. I need to talk to you,see your smile,give you a hug.
I always believed you were my life, and now I know it is true. I love you so much and my heart hurts everyday that I can't be with you,telling you how much I love you.
Always and Forever, Love Mom

March 2, 2013

Dear Kelley, You will always be an inspiration to your Mom. Now we have our beautiful keepsake hearts to remind us of the love in our hearts. Your beauty and smile will live on forever. I miss you soo much. Love & hugs, Grammy.

February 15, 2013

Dear Kelley, Your mother has found a special way to share her love of you on Valentine's Day. We will cherish our keepsake hearts knowing you are with us forever. Love, Auntie Cathy

February 14, 2013

Good morning my sweet baby girl, can I tell you again how much I miss you.
Thanks for any and all guidance you send my way.As you know I need all the help I can get.
Love you forever Miss you soooo much
Mom

February 13, 2013

Heaven is brighter now..............

January 16, 2013

Thinking about you. We all miss you so much. I hope you are dancing among the stars with wings made of the lightest feathers and all the colors of a rainbow as your halo. I look to the sky every morning and know the brightest star I see is you.

Aunt Diane

January 11, 2013

I found this tonight on a sheet of paper mixed in with all of the cards I received and I had to share:

We can't feel saddened over the loss of those we love without first remembering the joy of loving them. The real sadness would have been never having had them in our lives at all. Remembering is a journey the heart takes, back into a time that was, and our thoughts are the only tickets needed to ride.
We who have truly loved are blessed.

I love you,
Dad

January 6, 2013

Nancy, I just learned of Kelley Belle's passing and my heart breaks for you and Kelley. She was truly a beautiful little southern Belle, inside and out. She was a very special child and I have thought of her often over the years. My heart is with you.
Kathy Menici

January 4, 2013

Nancy Sorry for your loss may god take care of Kelley for you, may she rest in peace

Jimmy Kelley

December 26, 2012

December 25, 2012

December 25, 2012

Bailey + I did Marina Jack Christmas walk
in memory of you,with heavy hearts.
Missing you so much.
Can't imagine this day without you.
Mom

December 25, 2012

Dear Kelley, Your mother needs an angel today to carry her through another difficult day. She will be sharing love with Bailey as the best way to touch your heart. Peace and love to you, my sweet niece.
Auntie Cathy

Cathy Kelley

December 25, 2012

Merry Christmas, Kelley....This is a really tough one for all of us who love you so much.....I hope you like the poem, it really touched me. All of my love always, Dad

December 25, 2012

Dad

December 24, 2012

I loved having you as my Daughter.It was a gift I will always cherish.
Always and Forever the Love of my life.
Miss you Kelley
Mom

December 19, 2012

As Christmas comes and we light candles to penetrate the darkness, so do we look for an inner light to guide us through our sorrows. Each candle I light will remind me of you, Kelley, and may you rest peacefully knowing your spirit lives always in our hearts. Love, Auntie Cathy

Cathy Kelley

December 18, 2012

There is not a day that goes by without something you said or did pops into my mind(what I have left of one). The angel you gave me when Grampa passed came with a hand writen note from you to easy my hurting heart.
Be sure to give Grampa a big kiss from me. Don"t know if your hanging with the older crowd, or maybe you've met my little sister Joanie,such a sweet little girl.give kisses+hugs please.
However your day is, I do understand you are at peace, and as sad as the note you left was I will try to find some comfort in knowing you are at peace. I love you Kelley with ALL my heartforever.
mom

December 10, 2012

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November 27, 2012

Nancy, I do not know how to express how sorry I am for your loss of Kelly. I know she's in good hands with Tom and Sue.

Phil Menici

November 26, 2012

I love you so much Kelley
Forgive me for not being
able to keep you here with me.

November 20, 2012

Constantly thinking,
never to be the same,
the tears fall quickly
just hearing your name.

Silence is golden
yet not anymore
silence brings thoughts
I just can't ignore.

The nights are sleepless,
dreams out of reach.
Crying in my pillow
to you I beseech.

Surrounded by family,
I still feel alone.
My heart feels so empty,
this pain I must own.

I wish I could hug you
and just see your face.
But now I have memories
to stand in your place.

Gone but not forgotten,
that's what they say.
Of course that is true...
but if only you could of stayed.

Michael found this online and sent it tome, I had to pass it on........

Dad

November 15, 2012

Nancy, Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. Death leaves a heartache
No one can heal;
But Love given by the person who is no more leaves a memory
No one can steal.

Justin and Molly

November 14, 2012

I knew Kelley through the bank and always appreciated her cute smile and her gentle way. She was always sweet and happy when I saw her. RIP. Godspeed to Kelley and her family. Roxanne

Roxanne Major

November 14, 2012

Thank you for the most beautiful rainbow I have ever seen this evening, and then ten minutes later the most spectacular sunset !!!!

Dad

November 13, 2012

Bill, my thoughts and prayers to you and your family in your time of sorrow.

Steve Trites

November 13, 2012

November 13, 2012

I hope you have found your peace........
I love you with all of my heart and miss you terribly.

Dad

November 13, 2012

Rest in Peace Kelly, and my prayers to your family....John Baxley

November 11, 2012

November 11, 2012

You helped me find sunshine behind the clouds this summer, and I will think of you on the other side of the rainbow where bluebirds fly and troubles melt away. My heart aches, but I know you are resting peacefully. Only your beauty remains. Love always, Auntie Cathy

November 10, 2012

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Her sweet smile is shining down

Carla

November 10, 2012

Nancy,
There are no words to say in this loss. Just the shock of what you all have experienced in these last few months is beyond understanding. What a beautiful girl, She looked so much like you. I pray that you will be comforted and surrounded by many family & friends.

JoAnne ( Geoffrey) Henderson

November 9, 2012

Miss you more than all the stars above
Love you more than the whole world

mom

November 9, 2012

Your beautiful smile and kind heart will be missed. Us Kelley girls will always be missing a piece of us without you. Rest in peace.

Casey Kelley

November 9, 2012

Nancy, I am so sorry to read this obituary. There are no right words that are enough to write about losing Kelley. Please take care of yourself.
Pat Emmett

November 9, 2012

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November 8, 2012

To family and friends of Kelley...I knew Kelley through her uncle Tom who passed away only a few months ago. I knew her as a sweet, loving person, easy to like instantly. I am hoping that Tom and Kelley will find each other now as he adored her. My prayers and tears are with you Nancy and all Kelley's family and friends. Love, Jeni

Jeni Wilson

November 8, 2012

What a beautiful person Kelley was. I had the pleasure of being Kelley's college roommate and close friend. I felt so lucky to have her in my life, even when we moved back home after school. We always picked up where we left off and would laugh for hours. Some of my favorite memories with her was on our trip to New England in the Summer of '02. We also had fun cooking together (even after the fire!), going to the beach or just sitting in our living room talking and enjoying a cup of coffee. She was a great friend and an amazing person.

I love you Kelley and miss you already...

My deepest condolences to her family and friends. I hope you find comfort in knowing that she is at peace now and that she loved you all so very much.

Nancy ~ I am so thankful that you have always included me and made me feel like such an important part of Kelley's life. She was an important part of mine. I know your pain is unimaginable and only time will lessen the pain. I just want you to know that I am here for you always, just a phone call away. You and Kelley had a love that only you both could feel. Hold onto that and know that she adored you. I am so sorry for your loss. Love and hugs!

Shea Olsen

November 8, 2012

To the family and friends of Kelly...my heart is broken over the loss of this beautiful, loving, young woman. I considered Kelly a friend . We had known each other 4-5 yrs and spent many trying times together...she was an old soul and struggled as so many of us do. Kelley you are free and know there is an extra star I will look for. RIP sweetheart . Ccg

November 8, 2012

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