Woodsville, NH-  Bryan Scott Gould, 58, died on Friday, March 13, 2020.

Bryan was born in Haverhill, NH on April 25, 1961 to Llewellyn L. "Buster" and Dorothy L. (Leonard) Gould.  He was a graduate with the Class of 1979 of Woodsville High School.  Following high school, he received his Associates Degree from New England Institute in Boston.  On November 9, 1985, he married Melissa A. Trimble.

Bryan began working at Ricker Funeral Home at age 16.  Following Mortuary School in 1983, he worked for three years at Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon, returning to work in Woodsville in 1986.  Along with his wife, Melissa, they purchased the funeral home in January 2006.

He enjoyed being in the woods, listening to Irish music, particularly the High Kings, and walking their dogs, Abbie, Buckshot, and Ozzy.  Over the years, he loved following Woodsville High School athletics, especially during the seasons when his sons were participating.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Melissa A. Gould of Woodsville; their sons, Scott T. Gould of Martinsburg, WV and Kyle B. Gould of Towson, MD; a sister and a brother; along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Calling hours will be on Wednesday, March 18 ^th from 4-7 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH.

A funeral service will on Thursday, March 19 ^th at 11 AM also at the funeral home.

A private burial will be held in the spring in Pine Grove Cemetery, Woodsville, NH.

Bryan would prefer that memorial contributions be made to the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, PO Box 626, Concord, NH  03302-0626.