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Amy Gould Obituary
of Groton; 18
GROTON -- Amy Margaret Gould, 18, longtime resident of Groton, unexpectedly on August 15, 2015.
Beloved daughter of Diane Lloyd Bastos, formerly of Newton, and Marcone Bastos, stepfather; and Bradley Gould, formerly of Brookline, and Nancy Kuenzler Gould, stepmother, formerly of Lowell.
Survived by great aunt, Catherine Carr; Godparents, Margaret Hopkins and Reginald Richard; siblings, Jim Taylor and Samantha Gould; loving boyfriend, Daniel Gabrault; also survived by devoted cousins, Robbie and Victoria Sheffield; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
GOULD -- Visiting Hours on Sunday 5-8 PM, at the Badger Funeral Home, 45 School St., Groton, MA. A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday 10 AM at St. Anthony of Padua Parish Phoenix St. Shirley. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Needham. In lieu of flowers, donations in Amy's name may be made to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, http://www.afsp.org/out-of-the-darkness-walks Please see www.badgerfuneral.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Amy Gould
EDWARD GOULD
August 14, 2024
SEE YOU IN HEAVEN.
Diane Bastos
August 17, 2020
Amy loved life, her family, all animals, art and Anime. We miss her dearly. Pray for peace and healing. Amen.
Anime, Always
Diane Bastos
August 17, 2020
Terrific 2
Diane Bastos
August 17, 2020
Most Beautiful Girl
Diane Bastos
August 17, 2020
Diane Bastos
August 17, 2020
Amy, my beautiful child, it has been 5 years of missing you dearly. Love always, Mum
Dominic Sears
March 11, 2016
Always in my thoughts, dear friend.
November 14, 2015
I just found out about Amy's passing and am so sad. Amy was a beautiful and very talented young lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of her family and friends.
Lisa, Ryan and Liam Frisby
Tamara Krendel
September 7, 2015
I had the pleasure of having Amy in my class as a Painting 2 student last spring at Middlesex Community College. I was glad when I saw her last name, as I'd previously taught her very gifted sister, Samantha.
Needless to say - I was broken-hearted when I got the news of her passing . Amy was a gifted artist and a wonderful human-being in so many ways. She was bright, open, honest and funny - and so modest in the face of posessing such a strong natural gift. All her classmates loved her and her artwork and she always had something positive and supportive to say about theirs.
My heart goes out to her very dedicated mother - who I had the pleasure of meeting several times in connection with her daughters - and my heart goes out to her sister Samantha - who I had enjoyed tremendously as well -a wonderfully gifted, bright and serious artist and person - and my heartfelt sympathy to all of her loving and devoted family and friends.
She lit so many lives with her love, art, kindness and humor -too briefly - but so very brightly for all who came in contact with her. I know she will continue to live on in so many hearts and continue to brighten all those who knew and loved her with the memories she left behind.She was such a generous and bright spirit! Along with so many I will truly miss her....
I have some lovely photos of Amy that I took during her final crit last May which I would love to post and/or send to her family. I was unable to find a place to do so on this legacy page...they're wonderful because you can also see the beautiful paintings she has just finished...and her beautiful smile.
September 2, 2015
I am so very sorry for your loss...
Lola Capobianco
August 30, 2015
Dear Diane, so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Amy
My prayers and thoughts are with u at this terrible time
Your beloved Amy is sleeping now and her suffering is over
May she rest in peace always and forever
Lola & David Capobianco
Ruth
August 30, 2015
May God hold you all in the palm of His hand! I am a complete stranger who just happened to see the obituary of your beautiful daughter/sister/godchild/girlfriend/cousin/niece/ friend in the paper. My heart just breaks for you all. No one can truly know what you are all going through. May it help you in some small way to know that you are being thought of and prayed for at this most difficult time. I have to say that the photo labeled Amy and Mum (sitting on the sofa) was what prompted me write this message. How many times do we as parents do something as simple as sitting on a sofa with our child and take it for granted...not knowing how we would do anything to have that moment back again? May all your loving memories of 18 years together give you strength until you see each other again. (I hope I have not offended anyone by visiting this page. My intentions are only to pray for you even though we don't know each other.)
Angelic Amy by Courtney Cavallaro 8-22-15
Diane Bastos
August 29, 2015
Roses, cards, prayers, and sweets in Amy's memory
Diane Bastos
August 29, 2015
Memorial ArtworK by Amy's friend Amy
Diane Bastos
August 29, 2015
L R
August 29, 2015
So sorry to Amy's family so many memories to treasure. May the God who can be everything you need preserve yor mind and hearts.
Christmastime with Catherine, Victoria and Amy
Diane Gould
August 25, 2015
Catherine, Robbie, Victoria, Amy and Sam, the Head!
Diane Gould
August 25, 2015
Victoria, Amy and Samantha (head of the Beach!)
Diane Gould
August 25, 2015
Jeff Consiglio
August 25, 2015
Diane, for many months as we crafted this film, Amarante repeatedly stepped in and made us smile. Amy's genuine joy and enthusiasm in that moment at the Anime convention with Michelle, in her element, was infectious and has already rippled through to people she never knew. This resonance will continue. It is an honor for us to be able to be a part of this moment with Amarante, and you. Our hearts are with you and those who love her.
Amy's art
August 25, 2015
Amarante!
August 25, 2015
Amarante!
August 25, 2015
Diane, I was blessed to film you and Amy at Anime Boston in 2011. Amy was dressed up as her own original character, "Amarante." I remember a calm soul who when she smiled, smiled ear to ear. Amy was generous enough to draw a picture of Rei, Michelle's favorite character, and send it to Michelle. With the help of your continued stength, Diane, the world is - and will be - a better place because of Amy Gould.
anonymous
August 24, 2015
Condolences to your family.
August 24, 2015
Dear Diane,
There are no adequate words to express how heartbroken I am over the tragic and senseless loss of your precious daughter Amy. I was one of Amy's Girl Scout Troop leaders when she attended GDRMS with my daughter Haylee. They also attended the Peter Twomey Youth Center after school program together for several years, and I will always remember what a quiet, sweet, soul your beautiful Amy was. Haylee and I attended her mass today and were deeply touched by the powerful sermon. I pray that God cradles your baby in the palm of his hand, till you are all reunited in heaven again someday. May God rest her soul.
With deepest sympathy,
Patty Tervo
August 24, 2015
Very sorry for your lose. Thinking of you ,Richard and Ann Mello
Amy, Brit and the Sun
Diane Bastos
August 24, 2015
In the Beach!
Diane Bastos
August 24, 2015
Hampton Fish Tales
Diane Bastos
August 24, 2015
Hampton Beach, Amy, Brit, Caroline
Diane Bastos
August 24, 2015
Friends on the verge of Summer Vacation
Diane Bastos
August 24, 2015
Hip Hop Girls with Good Attitude
Diane Bastos
August 24, 2015
Victoria & Amy on Catherine's Couch
Diane Bastos
August 24, 2015
Friends Forever
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
She will dance in Heaven
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
Amy & Catherine
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
Hip Hop
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
The Product Fair at GDRMS
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
Anime-Boston in Sheraton Lobby
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
Hitalia!
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
Getting ready for Anime-Boston
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
Amy at Christmas, Early Morning
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
Amy & Sam C, Who's your Dentist!!?
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
Sam C, Amy, Gayle, Victoria at Amy's BD Party
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
The cousins have arrived!
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
Amy & friends
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
Happy Birthday, Amy
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
Halloween Fun & Friends
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
Halloween at Bonnie & Pete's
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
Summer Days
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
Hampton Beach
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
Amy & Brit
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
Andrew Page
August 23, 2015
Mourn her passing, grieve for the loss but treasure her memory.
Brit and Amy
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
Amy in Sonic Hat
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
Amy with her PinHat
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
DI Kicks It!
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
The DI Team
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
Amy at Destination Imagination
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
Destination Imagination
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
Destination Imagination
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
Amy's handiwork
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
Gayle, I know you're here, but where!
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
Catherine's Birthday Party 1-23-2011
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
My dear family
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
Amy and Robbie
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
Gilda, Catherine & Amy
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
Amy and Mum
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
Amy and Gilda
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
Amy and Victoria
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
courtney cavallaro
August 23, 2015
we will really miss you amy! a light will always be shinning for you knowing that you will not be forgotten.
courtney cavallaro
August 23, 2015
im so sorry about Amy. she was a talented person. she will be missed.
"happiness can be found even in the darkest of times; if one only remembers to turn on the light."-albus dumbledore
ROSEMERY REBOUCAS
August 23, 2015
Amy, I will miss your laugh.!!!!
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
Amy Margaret Gould, 18, passed away on Aug. 15, 2015. Amy was a passionate soul who, while often quiet and reserved, shared her full colors with her family and friends, as well as through her singing and her amazing artistic abilities. She had a wicked sense of humor, loved to laugh, and wasn't afraid to be herself, whether it was doing the rumba with one of her best friends or singing a Japanese song (in Japanese!) in front of the entire middle school at the school's talent show. Amy was an honor student who spent her senior year at Nashoba Valley Regional Technical High School in their dual-enrollment program, taking a full year of freshman college courses at Middlesex Community College for both high school and college credit, and she would have continued her pursuit of a BA/MA in art as a sophomore at Middlesex Community College this fall.
Born in Newton, MA, Amy was an infant when she moved with her family to Groton, MA, the town she called home for most of her life. She was baptized at Sacred Heart Church in downtown Groton.
She just recently settled in Ayer with her mother and stepfather. She was a Groton-Dunstable student for her elementary years at Boutwell and Prescott, and GDRMS for her middle school years. She then enrolled in Nashoba Valley Regional Technical High School where she was a Design and Visual Communications student, graduating in June 2015. Amy loved her Design Shop Family', but her happiest school days were those spent in Groton-Dunstable schools.
Amy danced with Susan Searles Dance and Arts Center since she was 3, studying ballet, tap, lyrical, and hip hop. She enjoyed showing off her hard work and dedication to the art at their annual dance performance. Music and song were an important part of Amy's life, and she studied piano for 5 years and voice for nearly 3 years with Jeanne Iburg. Amy had the gift of a beautiful voice, and she planned to continue her musical studies during her college years. Groton Center for the Arts Camp was a summer tradition for Amy, with tennis and art camp being her favorites.
While Amy was an accomplished dancer, singer, and artist, her passion was Anime. She was rarely without a sketchbook within reach, and was exceptionally good at drawing emotions and feelings, whether they be joy or flirtatiousness, laughter or heartbreak. She attended Anime Boston for several years, cosplaying as her own original characters, as well as her favorites from popular Anime. While in middle school she taught anenrichment class in Drawing Anime at the Peter Twomey Youth Center.
Amy embraced her individuality fiercely, and in her own quiet way was a role model, support and mentor for others who didn't always fit in.
Amy loved spending time with family and friends, whether it was summers on Hampton Beach or doing spur-of-the-minute runs to McDonalds with best friends Brittany Dennis, Anna Gerhardt, and Jessica Stevens.
Amy leaves behind her beloved family, who all love her dearly: mother Diane Lloyd Bastos, stepfather Marcone Bastos; father Bradley Gould, stepmother Nancy Gould; sister Samantha Gould; brother Jim Taylor, aunt Christine Somma; loving boyfriend Daniel Gabrault; great aunt Catherine Carr; Godparents Margaret Hopkins and Reginald Richard; devoted cousins Robbie and Victoria Sheffield; aunt and uncle Gayle and Bob Sheffield; aunt Susan Lloyd; aunt and uncle Bonnie Carr Bowers and Peter Bowers; uncles Stephen Condon, Kenny Lloyd, David Holm; aunt and uncle Margie and Rob Mello; aunt and uncle Susie and Bobby Gould; uncle Ed Gould; cousins Brandon and Bobby Gould; Best Friends Brittany Dennis, Anna Gerhardt, Jessica Stevens, who were her sisters of the heart; and numerous other aunts, uncles, and cousins. She also leaves behind many, many friends, classmates, and their families who recognized her lovely, caring heart. Amy was a beautiful girl, with a gentle, pure soul, and she will be sorely missed by the many people who knew her and loved her.
While Amy's time on this earth was brief, we are better people for having known her. She will always be an Angel among us. Amen.
In lieu of flowers, friends may offer donations in Amy's name to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, http://www.afsp.org/out-of-the-darkness-walks
or any anti-bulling education charity, such as BulliesOut, http://www.bulliesout.com/
May 15, 2015
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
GDRHS Prom, Mechanic's Hall, 2015
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
Homecoming 2013
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
Tree Party at Bonnie's
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
Amy & Dan 2014
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
Chorus: Another year, 8th grade
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
Chorus: Amy, top row-2nd from right
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
Amy with chocolate fingers
Diane Bastos
August 23, 2015
So very lovely...Prom 2015
Diane Bastos
August 22, 2015
Amy, Brit, and Jaycuda
Diane Bastos
August 22, 2015
Prom corsages 2015
Diane Bastos
August 22, 2015
Love those Birthday Hats!
Diane Bastos
August 22, 2015
A Happy Birthday Party
Diane Bastos
August 22, 2015
Maine by the Sea
Diane Bastos
August 22, 2015
Amy, Brit, Eric,& Deb
Diane Bastos
August 22, 2015
Carol Zaiatz
August 22, 2015
We are so very sorry. We knew Amy when Marcus and Katie used to go to extended day in Groton. Marcus had lost touch with her, but always remembered her fondly. This is so very sad and the Zaiatz family extends their deepest sympathies to the Gould family. We will pray for Amy and her family.
Cindy Hoglund
August 22, 2015
My heart is breaking for the sweet little girl I so enjoyed helping at Prescott school. My deepest sympathies to her family and friends. I will forever carry your smile in my heart. Mrs. H.
Happy Birthday, Brit!
Diane Bastos
August 22, 2015
Amy & Friends Cosplay, Anime Boston 2015
Diane Bastos
August 22, 2015
Breakfast with Santa, Amy, Sam, Mum 12-11-09
Diane Bastos
August 22, 2015
Barbara Whitcomb
August 22, 2015
My very sincere condolences to all of Amy's family and friends. I did not know Amy or family members but I do know what it is like to have a loss like yours. If I can be of any help, a visit, a phone conversation, please feel free to contact me. Peace, Barbara Whitcomb
Amy's Photo Box Cover
Diane Bastos
August 22, 2015
Amy dancing with Mum at Bonnie & Petes Wedding
Diane Bastos
August 22, 2015
Jennifer
August 22, 2015
My sincere condolences to the family on your heartbreaking loss. The grief that death leaves may at times seem unbearable. May prayers to the God of all comfort strengthen you in the days ahead. He promises, "I have heard your prayer. I have seen your tears. I am healing you." 2 Kings 20:5
Ed Gould
August 22, 2015
Brother Brad and Diane, love and prayers to all. From Brother Ed and my sons Brandon and Bobby.
August 22, 2015
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