Dr. Michael P. Gosnell, DVM, 88, of Gaines, PA, formerly of Palmer Township, died Friday, June 28, 2019 in St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Clyde A. and Ann M. Gosnell. His wife, Nannette G. Gosnell died in 1984.
He served in the Korean War in the Coast Guard and was a member of the VFW in Gaines. He was an equine veterinarian in Wind Gap for 15 years. Prior to that he was vice president of research and development at Follett for 28 years. He was also a co-owner of Bit-By-Bit Equestrian Center.
He received his bachelor’s degree from Drexel University, his master’s degree from Lehigh University and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Ross University.
Surviving are his children, Paul Gosnell, Nannette Gosnell, Susan Hunt, and Angelo Joseph Gosnell; his siblings, Clare Byrnes, Ann Thomson, Clyde “Bud” Gosnell, Peter Gosnell, and James Gosnell; 2 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. His sons, Michael Gosnell and David Gosnell died earlier.
Services will be private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Annie’s Angels Texas Rescue, www.anniesangelsrescue.org or Rescue Road Trips, www.rescueroadtrips.org.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
