John A. Gosling

"Mr. Gosling", as he will always be in my memory even though I´m 68 now (2024) was the conductor of the Erie (PA) Philharmonic Orch., and therefore also the Junior Phil, and I was one of the percussionists (in Junior High at the time), but good enough that when they needed an extra perc in one of the Senior Phil concerts, they asked me to play. I had to join the Union therefore and played a number of times as a "paid union musician" even though still in high school. This guy is a very...

I was so sorry to hear of John's death. He was very kind and generous toward me during our short relationship at the North Carolina Symphony. I send my sincere condolences to his family.

Kem and I send our condolences on behalf of Mel and Dorothy Buffo, and all the great friends John made while in Monterey, and at Music From Bear Valley. He enriched our lives, and made us accomplish tremendous musical moments, while overcoming obstacles befitting the mountains he loved, so much. We were honored to know him.

Dear Margaret,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. May the Lord look over you and your family through this tough time. My thoughts are prayers are with you.
God Bless.

I was truly heart broken to here of John's Passing. We worked together in the alarm business and I enjoyed his company, he was a prince of a man and will be missed. My sympathies to his wife and daughter sincerely (Jack Daniels)

Dear Margaret,
Ellen and I wish to send our condolence at this time of John's passing. All of the Hilton Head Orchestra will bow our heads in a special remembrance of John with the starting of tonight's concert performance. We owe John a great deal for his guidance through our transistion years. We have many fond memories of our years with John and wish you the best in these trying days. Love, Charlie & Ellen

Margarent Ellen,

I was saddened to learn of John's passing. John enjoyed a very gratifying life and I know he will be missed by yourself and many others whoi were close to him. I will try to rearrange my schedule to attend the funeral, but if I cannot you and John will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Your Cousin

Mrs. Gosling: Sylvia and Lane and Sarah Alexander join me in expressing our condolences to you. John's career was one of high esteam; we shall always remember his presence at St. John's Church and his kindness to Lane.

John Gosling brought me to the North Carolina Symphony as concertmaster a number of years ago. I enjoyed working with him through his tenure here in North Carolina. He was a gifted musician with much to offer. He will be missed in the musical world.