In her 81st year after almost a year long battle with cancer, Marilyn passed peacefully at home with her loving husband Earl by her side on Friday, December 14, 2012. Cherished mother of “Smokey” Ralston (Carolyn) Gosse, Cindy (Terry) Pedersen, Chris Gosse, stepmother to Marlene Watson, Ralph (Gail) Swan, Ruth (Mark Hovan) Swan, Jean (Bill) Clark, loving grandmother of 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, sister of Shirley (Konrad) Keller, Ed (Avril) Aves and aunt of 2 nephews. Predeceased by parents Albert and Elsie Aves, son Wayne Gosse, stepson Ernie Swan and great-granddaughter Ayra Dapp. Marilyn was an active member of the Family Campers & RV'ers for 35 years as well as a member of the Wandering Canadians of Cambridge. Marilyn will be sadly missed by her family and many friends. Marilyn's family will receive relatives and friends at the T. LITTLE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 223 Main Street, Cambridge (519-623-1290) on Monday, December 17, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral services will be held in the chapel on Tuesday, December 18 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations to your charity of choice.