In loving memory of

Catherine Jean Gosling
December 23, 2011

Catherine Jean Gosling, of Sandy Point Avenue, Portsmouth, RI, died Friday, December 23, 2011 at Forest Farm Health Care Center in Middletown, RI.She was the wife of Edward P. Gosling III.Born in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late Harry M. and Catherine C. Dennehy Wilson.Mrs. Gosling was a graduate of St. Catherines Academy and Salve Regina University. She was a school teacher in the Newport School System for many years. Jean was also a former tour guide at Hammersmith Farm and a former docier at Roughpoint. There was nothing she enjoyed more than spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Donna Horan and her husband, John, of Worcester, MA, Katherine Ricardo and her husband, Laurence, of Cranston, RI, Margaret Hartnett and her husband, Edmond, of North Kingstown, RI, Neil Peirson and his wife, Deborah, of Hampton, NH and Harry Peirson and his wife, Mary, of Tiverton, RI; and 15 grandchildren, Christopher Horan, the late Kathleen Horan, Jeremy Horan, U.S.M.C., Bridget Horan, Thomas and Elizabeth Ricardo, Eamonn Hartnett, Conor Hartnett, Ryan Hartnett, Kaitrin Hartnett, Erin Peirson, Timothy Peirson, Sarah Peirson, Meaghan Peirson and Chase Peirson.She was the sister of the late Robert H. Wilson and Harry M. Wilson, Jr.Her funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 10 am in St. Marys Episcopal Church, 324 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI.Burial will follow in St. Marys Churchyard.In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Salve Regina University Scholarship Fund, 100 Ochre Point, Newport, RI 02840.

Tributes

Leigh & Scott Burley - January.. wrote on Dec 23, 2011:

"Dear Ed & Family, Scott and I are so sorry to hear of Jean's passing. She was a fun loving person whom people loved to be around. We were happy to have met her years ago when we were in R.I. Funnly lady! Leigh & Scott Burley"

Margo Stapleton - December 30,.. wrote on Dec 23, 2011:

"Gossie the years at Hammersmith and Rough Point were some of the highlights of my life especially with your sense of humor! We had lots of fun and lots of laughs that will remain with me always! Till we meet again! Love Margo S"

Garnie Cory - December 30, 201.. wrote on Dec 23, 2011:

"Mrs Goose-ling was one of my very favorite people! My thoughts and prayers go out to her whole family! I will never forget Mrs. Gosling's sense of humor and enthusiasm. She will truly be missed but forever be in my heart!!! Garnie Stapleton Cory"

Charlie Burns - December 29, 2.. wrote on Dec 23, 2011:

"To Ed and family, Very sad to read of Jean's passing. She was a great lady. When I look back on days gone by I can't help but smile when I think of Jean. She was the coolest Mom in the neighborhood.....always made you feel special. My condolences to all. Sincerely, Charlie Burns"

Dick and Irene Needham - Decem.. wrote on Dec 23, 2011:

"Ed -- We were so sorry to learn about Jean's passing. She was lovely, always cheerful and our most heartfelt sympathies are with you.--Dick and Irene"

sizeland - December 26, 2011 a.. wrote on Dec 23, 2011:

"We were so sad to hear of Jean's passing. Our thoughts and prays are with all of you. Bill,Mary,Allie and Parker Sizeland"

Vavo Ricardo - December 26, 20.. wrote on Dec 23, 2011:

"She. Was more like my kid sister than my friend. I loved her dearly. I'll always remember her saying, I'll see you at Christmas. Rest in peace dear friend."

Maryanne Osean - December 25, .. wrote on Dec 23, 2011:

"Dear Kathy, I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. You and your family are in my prayers. Maryanne"

Richard Cunningham - December .. wrote on Dec 23, 2011:

"Dear Ed and Family, I was sorry to hear of your wife's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Sincerely"

Eileen Harris - December 24, 2.. wrote on Dec 23, 2011:

"I have lots of great memories of Jean, always laughing and smiling and telling us her opinion on something. She was a great lady. My favorite memory however, is the day we were at a funeral and my Julianne who was 4 yeas old, would not stop going on about the fact that she forgot her jewelry. Jean told her if she stopped fussing she would send her some in the mail. Julianne immediately stopped and three days later a package came in the mail. To this day we call it her "Jean jewelry". Jean had a great way with kids and we will all miss her."

Frank Toner - December 24, 201.. wrote on Dec 23, 2011:

"Ed and Family My prays are with You and your entire family."

Marion Woolf - December 23, 20.. wrote on Dec 23, 2011:

"I will always have wonderful memories of your mom at my many visits to your house, especially in the summer before our adventures to Newport. She would always make us laugh with her many stories about your family. My thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time."