Arnold Eugene Gough

     GOUGH, Arnold Eugene, 76, MAPLETON, October 23, 2013. Arrangements are in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle.

    MAPLETON – Arnold Eugene Gough, 76, died suddenly Oct. 23, 2013, at The Aroostook Medical Center. He was born April 7,1937, in Presque Isle, the son of Herbert K. and Maude (Hoyt) Gough. He grew up in Mapleton and graduated from Mapleton High School. He farmed until 1997 and then continued in the firewood business until his death. He enjoyed vegetable gardening, especially raspberries and sharing the abundance with others, fishing, fiddleheading, and time spent with family. His faith and spirit were an inspiration to all who knew him.
    Arnold is survived by his wife of 55 years, Caroline (Keach) Gough of Mapleton; daughter, Diane and Ivan Pratt; sons, Robert, JoDel and Douglas, all of Mapleton; grandchildren, Jessica of Houlton, Andrea of Jacksonville, FL, Jason of Chapman, JoLonna of Biddeford; and one great-grandson, Jared. He also leaves behind his three sisters, Eleanor Savoy and Maynard, of Montrose, CO, Alice Shepard and LeRoy of Mapleton, Margaret Savoy and Marshall, of Presque Isle.
    He was predeceased by his parents, Herbert and Maude; and his father- and mother-in-law, Rowland and Lucia (McCrea) Keach.
    Friends and family called 2-3 p.m., Sat., Oct. 26 at Duncan Graves Funeral Home, 30 Church St., Presque Isle, where a funeral service was held at 3 p.m., with Ralph Miller and Roger Smith officiating. Reception followed the service there with interment at the Southside Cemetery in Mapleton. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation in Arnold’s memory to the Haystack Historical Society, P.O. Box 306, Mapleton, ME or a charity of your choice. Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.duncan-graves.com.