Edward Gough's Obituary
Edward Gough, 81, of Palmetto left this world to be with his Lord and Savior on October 23, 2020. Ed was born in Winter Park FL to Alan Philip and Celia Wood Gough. Ed graduated from high school and joined the united states air force where he served in Okinowa. Ed was known for his love of gardening and labored tirelessly in his many gardens in Uolcott, CT and his home in Montserrat British West Indies. Around the age of 48 Ed found his calling Christ Our Lord and moved to a small island, Montserrat where he began ministering in the prison and the elderly shut-ins. Ed was very passion about his work for out Lord and left an everlasting impact on the many friends he met along the way. After living on Montserrat for almost 20 years he and his wife moved to Palmetto, Florida where he continued his prison ministry for another 7 years. Ed was an avid Philadelphia Phillies fan for over 70 years and attended every spring training game for 13 years down in St. Petersburg. Ed was a member of the full gospel businessman’s association in Waterbury and Montserrat. Edward is survived by loving wife of 57 years Barbara Lukosevage Gough; children: Steven and his wife Daniela Gough of Romania, David and his wife Kimberly (Olmstead) Gough of Wolcott, CT, and Daniel and his wife Jackie (Burns) Gough of Watertown, CT; grandfather: Steven, Seth, Savannah, Andrew, Allison, Amanda, Danielle; sister Sandra Gough of California, step brother of Charles “Chuck” Gough; and a host of other family and friends. Ed was preceded in death by Carol (Gough) Hartzell. A private service will be held at a later date due to Covid.
When I'm Gone
When I come to the end of my journey
And I travel my last weary mile
Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned
And remember only the smile
Forget unkind words I have spoken
Remember some good I have done
Forget that I ever had heartache
And remember I've had loads of fun
Forget that I've stumbled and blundered
And sometimes fell by the way
Remember I have fought some hard battles
And won, ere the close of the day
Then forget to grieve for my going
I would not have you sad for a day
But in summer just gather some flowers
And remember the place where I lay
And come in the shade of evening
When the sun paints the sky in the west
Stand for a few moments beside me
And remember only my best
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