Blossom Gould, nee Kaplan, age 89, beloved wife of the late Lawrence; loving mother of Allan Gould and Howard (Andrea) Gould; mother-in-law of Judy Gould; devoted grandma of Meredith (Dan) O’Shea, Daniel (Alejandra) Gould and Robyn (fiancé Michael Stoliar) Gould; proud great grandmother of Everly; cherished sister of Michael (Kathie) Gruskin and Joan (David) Ushkow. Blossom made a special connection with everyone she met and was adored by all. Service Thursday, 2:00 p.m. at The Chapel, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., Buffalo Grove (1 blk N. of Lake Cook Rd.). Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions to CJE SeniorLife, www.cje.net. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group, www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com (847) 478-1600.