Russell James "Ted" Gosby – 85,
Hilden, passed away peacefully and suddenly on Tuesday, July 5, 2016,
at his home, while taking in the sights from his favourite place in
front of his garage. Born in Guysborough County, he was a son of the
late Harry and Winnifred (Spanks) Gosby.
Ted worked as a steel construction worker with various
companies and retired in 1988. He loved going for drives and sitting
in front of his garage where he enjoyed taking in the sights and
socializing.
Ted is survived by his son, Terry, Hilden; grandson, Randy,
Edmonton, Alberta; sisters, Gloria, Rose, Judy; brothers, Ralph,
Wayne, Barry; several nieces and nephews; best friend, Lloyd Wright,
who Ted spent many hours with chatting in front of the
garage. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his
wife, Loretta Marie (Ryan); brothers, Bernard, Leonard, Leo
"Buddy", Wesley, Glen.
Private family interment will be held at a later date in
Immaculate Conception Cemetery, 125 Robie Street, Truro. If so
desired, donations in Ted’s memory to Heart and Stroke
Foundation of Nova Scotia are welcomed. Arrangements have been
entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young
Street, Truro. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the
family by viewing Ted’s obituary on-line and selecting
"Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com