Obituary of Mildred Anna Gould

Mildred Anna Gould, 99, of Summerville, SC, died peacefully on Easter Sunday surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 18, 1920, in Elmhurst, NY, the daughter of William F. and Marie Anna (Wernex) Frey.

Mili grew up on Long Island, the oldest of four siblings and attended public schools, graduating in 1938. The family spent summers in the beautiful Adirondacks, camping near Tupper Lake, NY. It was there she met her future husband, Russell Floyd Gould. They married on November 20, 1941. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, he enlisted in the US Army and they spent the next three years apart. She stayed on Long Island and worked in the City during that time. 

Upon his return, they went back to northern New York. Daughter Sandra and son William were born in Malone and soon after they relocated to Tupper Lake when Bell Telephone Co. transferred him.

Mili enjoyed serving in her church, playing canasta, laughing with the ladies at the “knitting” club and, in the winter months, skiing, and snowmobiling. Summertime was spent organizing lots of family picnics and boating on the many lakes and rivers in the area.

Mili and Russ built and operated the Northern Lights Ice Cream stand for many years. They loved living in the Adirondacks with extended family nearby.

They began an active travel life, visiting the world and in particular, Italy, where Russ fought during WWII. Things were much different then. They also explored much of America and Canada. In the early 70s, they began a new chapter in Pompano Beach, Florida. Other New York friends were there and Leisureville was an ideal winter retirement spot. They had an active life, planning parties and celebrations. They were truly blessed with great friends and a very busy life.

Mili moved to Summerville in 2006, two years after her beloved Russ passed away to be near her daughter and son-in-law who was stationed at CAFB. She was present in Greenville, SC, when her first great grandson was born. She was a member of the Dorchester Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Women.

Her most precious gifts were her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was forever thankful for her long and wonderful life. She is survived by her daughter Sandee White and son-in-law Neil of Summerville, two grandchildren, Stacy Coulter of Greenville and Nathan A. White (Alison) of Charlotte, NC., great grands Tradd Coulter and Arthur, Casey and Bridget White, brother Walter (Judy) Frey and nine nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by husband, Russ and son Billy and brothers Herb and Bill Frey.

Her family will have a Celebration of Life at a later date. Sandee and Neil wish to extend their gratitude for the love and special care given by her caregivers, Kathy Spencer, Kit Mills, and Pat Moore and the nurses and CNAs at the Hospice House of Summerville. 

The Lowcountry Food Bank was one of her favorite charities if you would like to donate.

 

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