HOPE — Ann Ludwig Gould, 80, died Sept. 23 at The Owls Head Homestead in Owls Head. She was born Sept. 22, 1933, in Rockland to Raymond and Evelyn Richards Ludwig. She graduated from Rockland High School in the class of 1952.

Ann worked at Bear Hill Market in Waldoboro for five years. She later worked at Medomak Valley High School as a cashier in the cafeteria for 26 years. She enjoyed seasonal camping at Moody's Island with her family and loved to cook. She also enjoyed boating and cruising on her boat, Dixie Jazz with her husband. She was a member of the Belfast Boat Club for many years, T.O.P.S and received an award for K.O.P.S. She attended the Rockland Congregational Church. She loved her beloved cat, Patches.

The family appreciated all the loving care provided by the staffs of The Owls Head Homestead and Kno-Wal-Lin Hospice.

She is survived by her husband, William B. Gould of Hope; her sons, Rick Gould and his companion, Elaine, of Norfolk, Va., and David P. Gould and his wife, Kristin, of Thomaston; her daughter, Cynthia A. Prior and her husband, Craig, of Bremen; her brother, Richard P. Ludwig of Florida; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, Sept. 28, at 10 a.m. at North Parish Cemetery in St. George, followed by a reception at Hall Funeral Home, 78 Main St. in Thomaston. Contributions in Ann's memory may be made to Alzheimer's Association Maine, 383 U.S. Route 1, Suite 2C, Scarborough, ME 04074.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Waldoboro. You are invited to share your condolences with the family by visiting their Book of Memories online at the funeral home.