Title
Last Name
Gould
First Name
Dorothy
Middle Name
F
Maiden Name
Nick Name
Dot
Place of Birth
Exeter, ME
Date of Birth
1938-10-24
Place of Death
Athens, ME
Date of Death
2012-12-27
Publication
BDN 2021-12-28
Obituary
DEXTER AND EXETER - Dorothy F. Gould, 83, passed away peacefully December 27, 2021, at an Athens boarding home. She was born October 24, 1938, in Exeter, a daughter of Charles and Margaret (Bubar) Gould. She was a past member of Messiah Episcopal Church of Dexter. Besides raising her family, Dot worked several jobs in the area, including handsewing shoes, preschool attendant, home healthcare worker and hair stylist. Her deepest and most abiding interest was always the well-being of her family. Dorothy is survived by 4 children, Bobbi-Jane and husband, the Rev. Kevin Holsapple, of Dexter, Ronald Sweet Jr. and wife, Mary, of Exeter, James Sweet of Stetson, and Steven and wife, Laurie Sweet, of Augusta; brothers, Peter Gould of Bradley and the Rev. Frank Gould of Corinna; a sister, Priscilla Lupo; 6 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by 5 brothers, John, Donald, Robert, Britt and Rockne; 2 sisters, Neva and JoAnn; and a grandson, Joseph Sweet. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Spring burial will be at Chamberlain Cemetery, Exeter. Those who wish may leave written condolences at CrosbyNeal.com. Published on December 28, 2021