Obituary of Rita Gould (nee Weller)

Mrs. Rita Gould (nee Weller) was born on March 28, 1924 in Spring Lake, Ab. She passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital in Camrose on Friday, November 20, 2015 at the age of 91 years. Rita was raised on the family farm and later moved to Rosalind where she met and later married Stan Gould. Stan and Rita farmed together and raised their family in the Rosalind area. She retired from the family farm and made her home in Camrose. Rita was involved in the CWL and the Catholic Church, 4-H, Women of Uni farm and other community activities while she lived in Rosalind. After moving to Camrose, Rita continued her involvement with the church through the CWL, the church choir, and Pastoral care. She was also involved with Meals on Wheels, the Hospital Auxiliary and volunteering with the Bethany Group. Rita also became an associate member of the Sisters of Providence. Family was always very important to her and she most specially enjoyed visits from her grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She leaves her family with many precious memories. Left to cherish her memory are her eight children; Bob of Sedgewick, Jim (Peta) of Canberra Australia, Rick of Rosalind, Gary (Nancy) of Vancouver, Carol (Rick) Badry of Calling Lake, Charlie of Rosalind, Allan (Melanie) of St. Albert, and Mike (Connie) of Viking. Rita is also survived by her eleven grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and her two sisters; Lorraine Badry and Theresa Brenneis. She was predeceased by her husband Stan, son Bradley, baby daughter Marie, her parents Nicholas and Amelia Weller, seven sisters, two brothers, and two infant grand daughters. A Prayer Vigil was held on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 7:00pm., from the Burgar Memorial Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at 10:00am., from St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Larry Pederson as Celebrant. Interment followed in St. Elizabeth's Roman Catholic Cemetery Rosalind Alberta. If friends and family so desire memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to The St. Mary's Hospital Foundation or to a charity of one's choice