Monica (Barnes) Gosling

Monica S. (Barnes) Gosling, 75, wife of Keith Gosling, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2011, in the Penn Hospice at Rittenhouse, Philadelphia. Born in May Hill, Gloucester, England, she was a daughter of the late Hilda (Robinson) Hogan and the late Colin Barnes. She was a graduate of Hampton House and attended Gloucester Tech in England. Monica was a member of the Daughters of the British Empire (DBE). Through her love of volunteering, she was a former board member and volunteer with Love The Children Adoption Agency, volunteered with Welcome House Adoption Agency, and was a former board member of the Montgomery County Office of Children and Youth. She was also a volunteer guide at Valley Forge National Historical Park during the Bicentennial during the 1970's. Mrs. Gosling was big into crafts. She enjoyed making jewelry, needlepoint, crocheting, and sewing. She also loved traveling the world with her husband. Her object in life was to know everybody in the world and to keep in touch with them. In addition to her husband of 52 years, Mrs. Gosling is survived by her children: Kristian husband of Michele Gosling of Lancaster, Laverne wife of Joe Murach of Burke, VA, Nicole Gosling of Phoenixville, Jason husband of Kathleen Gosling of Phoenixville, Thuy Gosling of Phoenix, AZ, Tara wife of T.J. Struckus of King of Prussia, and Malia wife of Bunno Hin of Phoenixville; seven grandchildren: Richard and Elysse Gosling, Gabrielle, Ashleigh, and Brianna Struckus, and Aaron and Ethan Hin; sister: Margaret Gibbs; brothers: Stuart Barnes, Geoffrey Barnes, and David Pallant; and her beloved cats, Humphrey, Mabel, and Alfie. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her memorial service at the Washington Memorial Chapel, Rt. 23, Valley Forge National Historical Park, on Monday, September 12, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. Officiating will be the Rev. Roy Almquist. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Monica's name to the Monica Gosling Memorial Fund, c/o National Penn Bank, 702 S. Main Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460, with all contributions supporting POEMS Syndrome research. Arrangements are being handled by the Campbell-Ennis-Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc. Condolences may be offered online at www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com.

Monica (Barnes) Gosling

January 20, 1936 - August 30, 2011