Obituary of Kathleen Pearl "Kathy" Gough (Lovelace)

59, of Harrietsfield, died surrounded by her family on September 1, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Kathy was predeceased by her mother, Shirley Lovelace, and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert and Sally Gough. She will be remembered fondly by her long-time co-workers at The Halifax Watch Company and Joseph Howe Elementary School (and formerly St. Patrick’s Alexandra School).  Kathy is survived by her husband of 40 years, David Gough, Harrietsfield; her loving sons, Robert (Vanessa Downey) and Christopher (Alicia Hogue), Halifax; her father, George McWalters, Oshawa, Ont.; and her aunt, Doris Rafuse, Halifax.  She will be greatly missed by her four beloved grandchildren, Gracie, David, Brooklynn, and Carter; her siblings; and two generations of nieces and nephews who loved her very much. A celebration of her life Memorial Service will be held at J. Albert Walker Funeral Home Chapel, 149 Herring Cove Rd. Halifax, on Monday, September 11, 2017, at 12:30 pm, followed immediately by a reception at the Golden Age Social Club, 212 Herring Cove Road.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Kathy’s memory to the Joseph Howe Elementary School Breakfast Program, which was near and dear to her heart – jhowe@hrsb.ca / (902) 421-6785. We would like to thank all the wonderful health care professionals that supported both Kathy and our family during her illness.