Leonard L. Gould

MULBERRY, FL -- Leonard L. “Sonny” Gould, age 80, of Mulberry, Fla., died March 11, 2014, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born in Colebrook on Feb. 27, 1934, he was the son of Leonard and Ethel (Eastman) Gould. After serving two years in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany, Sonny became a partner with his father-in-law on their dairy farm. He won several awards during his 20 years as a successful farmer, including a cow that set an all-time state record for milk production in a single year. In 1978, Sonny and his wife Jean built a new Agway store in Gilford, NH, which they operated together until selling the business to their partner and son in 1986. In semi-retirement, he launched yet another successful business which became one of the larger landscaping companies in central NH. Upon his full retirement, Sonny and his wife Bettie enjoyed living in the warm weather of Florida. Known for his hard work in any endeavor, in his heart he was always a dairy farmer first. Sonny was active in his community, serving many organizations, including the Congregational Church, FFA, Grange, Jaycees, 4H, town planning and school boards, PTA, and NH state agriculture boards. Family members include his wife of 20 years, Bettie (Farnham) Gould of Mulberry; a daughter, Dawn (Gould) Brooks and husband Ronald of Gilmanton Iron Works, NH; a son, Jeffrey C. Gould and wife Tracey of Mulberry; a step-daughter, Tracy Remington of Concord; a step-son, Richard Anthony and wife Erica of Pittsfield, NH; six grandchildren and six step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren; as well as nieces and nephews. Mr. Gould is predeceased by his first wife of 37 years, Jean (Corbett) Gould; his sister, Alice (Gould) Crawford; and three great-grandchildren. Memorial calling hours in the north country will be on Friday, March 28, 2014, from 5-7 p.m. at the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook, NH. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Sat., March 29, at the Monadnock Congregational Church in Colebrook with The Rev. Rebecca Larson officiating. A graveside service and committal with military honors will be later in the spring at the Colebrook Village Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Gould may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2 Commerce Dr., Suite 110, Bedford, NH 03110. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements in NH are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook.

Leonard L. Gould

February 27, 1934 - March 11, 2014