DEANNA GERALDINE GOSSE NEE (HUTCHINGS) MARCH 29th, 1940 MARKLAND OCTOBER 14th, 2016 GANDER Following a courageous battle with cancer, Dean as she was affectionately known, passed peacefully away at home on October 14th, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. A very much loved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Dean was predeceased by her parents John Hutchings Sr., and Cora Westcott, brother Archibald, Wilson, and John Jr., sister Pearl Hutchings, Mary Harris, Mable Boys, Mildred Forbes, Sue Hedderson, and Laura Didham. Remaining behind to honor and celebrate her life are her loving husband of 56 years Donald, her children Jeff (Cathy), and Russ, brother Fred (Mary), and sister-in-law Ada (Harve) and the angel of her life, granddaughter Rae as well as a large circle of family and friends. A special thank you to Dr. Matthews and Charlene and all of the staff at the Gander Cancer Clinic. Also a sincere thank you to Greg Banfield and the palliative care team, Fae and Johanne, her home care comforters as well as her friend Anne for enabling Dean to remain home in her final days. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at Stacey’s Funeral Home, Gander, on Saturday, October 15th, 2016 from 7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. , and Sunday, October 16th, from 2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held at St. Martin’s Anglican Cathedral, Gander on Monday, October 17th, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. Interment to follow at All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gander Cancer Clinic or a charity of ones choice. Arrangements entrusted through Stacey’s Funeral Home, Gander. To leave a message of condolence, please visit www.staceysfuneralhome.com