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Clarence Frederick Gould
1942 - 2014
Clarence Frederick Gould
1942 - 2014
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BORN
1942
DIED
2014
Clarence Gould Obituary
72, Membertou
Clarence Frederick Gould, 72, of Membertou, passed away May 4, 2014, at Membertou.
He was born March 22, 1942, in Truro, N.S., to Annabelle Ginter and Mary Ann and Stephen Gould.
Surviving is his wife Lorraine Gould. Also surviving are son, Clarence Frederick Gould Jr. (Rosie); daughters, Lee Marie Gould (Terry Marshall), Tanya Poulette (Glenn) and Stephanie Elaine Gould-Ward (Jeff); stepsons, Stephen Jr., Jason, Jonathan Marshall and Tommy Bernard, also surviving are brothers, Duncan Gould and Edward Ginter.
He will be remembered by his nieces, nephews and godchildren. He is survived by 25 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by son, Paul F. Gould, uncles, Frank and Charles Gould, Matty Bernard and Mosey Francis. aunts, Virginia Marshall (nee Gould) and Rita Joe and brother Roy A. Gould.
A recent recipient of the Membertou Lifetime Achievement Award, Clarence was an active sports participant and enthusiast who had a long and celebrated career as a master carpenter and instructor throughout many First Nation communities in the Atlantic provinces, particularly at Pictou Landing where he instructed numerous women in the carpentry trade. His presence will be missed at various pow-wows and White Eagle Sundance, where he had been a staff-carrier for a number of years.
Visitation will take place after 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2014, at 126 Membertou St. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 10 at St. Anthony Daniel Church with Fr. Bill Burke officiating. Internment at Membertou Memorial Gardens. Meal and salite to follow at the Membertou Trade & Convention Center.
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Theresa Meuse
May 9, 2014
My thoughts are with you all. I will always remember his kind heart and cutest smile of anyone I knew. Msit no'kmaq, Theresa Meuse
Egian Joseph
May 9, 2014
Our deepest condolences to our dear friend Clarence Gould's family! Rest Peacefully Nitap, Egian, Mal Louise Joseph from Elsipogtog First Nation
May 9, 2014
To the Gould Family:
So sorry to hear of Clarence's passing. I was his carpentry instructor in North Sydney many years ago. I am very proud of how good a carpenter he became and also am pleased to hear of his very successful career. My thoughts are with your family, Sincerely,
Alex MacRae
Paul Marr
May 8, 2014
I always knew the man, just loved him for the Good man that he was, forever left me with good thoughts. I will sadly miss him. Love to the family.
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Louis Joe Bernard
May 8, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
George and Patti Doyle-Bedwell
May 8, 2014
Our deepest condolences. We will miss Uncle Clarence a lot. It was always wonderful spending time with him at Mawiomi. He was always very caring and a lot of fun. You are all in our prayers
Patti Doyle
May 8, 2014
My deepest sympathies on the loss of Clarence. I will always remember his smile. My prayers to all. May he rest in peace. Love and hugs to all.
Carol Pocowatchit
May 7, 2014
My condolences and prayers go out to my Aunt Lorraine and to the rest of the family. RIP Clarence
Michelle Francis-Denny
May 7, 2014
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Clarence, His time in Pictou Landing had a lasting impact on all who were blessed to know him. Rest Peacefully Friend!
Troy Paul
May 7, 2014
Thoughts and prayers to the entire family! May perpetual light shine on him and all the faithfully departed through Jesus Christ our Lord. Still living in Thompson, MB so will not have chance to attend funeral.
karen phillips
May 7, 2014
My condolences to all of the family my prayers are with you Rest in Peace Clarence
Lorinda Francis
May 7, 2014
May he rest in peace. Love and Prayers to his family.
Barbara Dorey
May 7, 2014
Our deepest condolences to Clarence's Family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Clarence was indeed a wonderful man and will be dearly missed, may you rest in peace....Barb Dorey & Family, Millbrook FN
joan smith
May 7, 2014
Remember Clarence well at a number of sundances and pow wows. His beautiful smile was not reserved for few but was sent out to many and all whether one knew him or not. Mr. Sunshine. Love and Prayers to the family who I am sure will miss him. hugs, Joan ( Smith) Dartmouth, ns.
May 7, 2014
Duncan, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. My thoughts are with you. Michelle Arsenault
May 7, 2014
Duncan: Please accept my sincere condolences in the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care my friend.
Judy Merlin
April Michael
May 7, 2014
My sisters and I had the privilege to get to learn a bit of mikmaq from Clarence, he always encouraged us to speak our language. We loved how he taught us and looked forward to attending his classes, he was funny and very knowledgeable. Thank you for the memories Clarence.
May 7, 2014
Duncan: I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your Brother. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.
Linda Forsyth
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