Ann R. Gough

Ann Irene Rice Gough passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024, at the age of 91. Born in Salem, Massachusetts on December 10, 1933, the second of five children, Ann developed her lifelong values of family, faith, and hard work.

In 1954, Ann relocated to Washington, D.C. to begin a new chapter, accepting a position with the FBI. During her tenure, she received a letter of commendation from Director J. Edgar Hoover congratulating her on her work on the bribery case involving Jimmy Hoffa, former President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.

During a visit to Ocean City, Maryland, she met the love of her life, John Gough. They married on July 6, 1957, embarking on a journey of love and devotion that spanned 62 years. Ann dedicated her early years to raising her family as a stay-at-home mother, providing a nurturing and loving environment for her five children. She volunteered many hours of service to the Lanham Boys and Girls Club as Director of Cheerleading and, ultimately served as Vice President of the Organization. Ann was the only two-time recipient of the prestigious Bob Hicks award given by the club. The award, named after a former Club President, was acknowledgement of the hard work, energy and volunteer hours an individual pledged to the Boys and Girls Club. Once the children were raised, Ann embarked on a second career as a trusted administrative assistant for a local Neurosurgeons’ office.

In 1992, Ann and John retired to Ocean City, Maryland, where they embraced the quiet beauty of coastal living. Ann continued the love and commitment to her community and became a reserve officer with the Ocean City Police department and was awarded the 2010 Reserve Officer of the Year. She was ultimately presented with a key to the city by the mayor. 

After John’s passing in June 2018, Ann carried on with remarkable strength, surrounded by the family she had devoted her life to. Ann is predeceased by her husband, John, sister Dorothy Perron, brother Alan Rice and great grandson, Vincent Boog. She is survived by brother Clarence “Buddy” Rice, and sister, Marjory Giroux. Ann’s legacy lives on in her five children, Kathleen, Timothy (Lori), Brian (Margaret), Daniel (Amy) and Craig (Marcine), eleven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and the countless lives she touched with her kindness and wisdom.

Visitation will be held at Beall Funeral Home (6512 Crain Hwy, Bowie, MD) on Thursday, December 19th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a funeral mass celebrating Ann’s life on Friday, December 20th at 11:00 AM at St Mathias Catholic Church (9475 Annapolis Rd, Lanham, MD). Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to DeMatha Catholic High School, Hyattsville, MD.

May she rest in eternal peace.