1931 – 2015

AUBURN — Franklin H. Goss, 83, of Valview Drive, died Wednesday May 6, at his home with his loving family at his side.

He was born on May 11, 1931, in Auburn to Freedom F. and Helen (Haskell) Goss.

He graduated from Edward Little High School in 1950 and worked on the family farm, Brookdale Farm Dairy, and delivered from door to door.

In 1965, he started Suncrest Development Corp., developing land, building homes and a condominium development, Old Carriage Estates.

He was a member of West Auburn Congregational Church. He was a Studebaker car enthusiast, owning eight vehicles at one time. He won national honors with several of his cars. He and his wife, Mary, would travel to the national meets held across the country with his children joining them on occasion. He served on the city of Auburn Planning Board for 12 years; the Auburn City Council for two years; and the Auburn Water Board for many years. He was active in the Auburn Business Association, LAEGC, ABDC and Kora Temple Motor Corp. He was also a member of the United Commercial Travelers, Minot Center Grange, several Studebaker chapters and the National Studebaker Drivers Club. He and his wife enjoyed wintering for 30 years at their home in Naples, Fla.

On May 27, 1955, he married his wife of 59 years, Mary Elwell. They had three children, Timothy M. Goss, Sherri-lyn Castonguay and husband, Alec, Jeffrey B. Goss and wife, Rosanna; four grandchildren, Ryan Goss, Nathan Goss, Garrett Goss and Madison Goss. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Betty Goss; and niece, Carolyn Ritchie.

He was predeceased by his sister, Edith Richards; brother, Harry Goss; and nephew, Kenneth Richards.

The family would like to send a very special thank-you to Beacon Hospice and First Light Home Care.

You are invited to offer condolences and pay tribute to Franklin’s life by visiting his guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com.