I have started this page as an effort to keep in memory the members of our family who have passed away. I will keep it updated as I receive information or obituaries from all of you. Please feel free to notify me of such information at any time by e-mailing me at this link.
Frances Rewa (Coyne) passed away peacefully on June 7 [2023] at the Hospice Care unit in Morristown Memorial Hospital after a short illness with members of her family by her side. She was 94-year-old.
Frances was a longtime resident of Wharton, NJ before moving to Mt. Olive, Jefferson, and finally Randolph. She was member of the United Methodist Church. She enjoyed puzzles, bird watching, and caring for her pet dogs, but mostly enjoyed looking forward to returning visits to Massachusetts, where she was raised and where all would gather every other year from around the country for a family reunion.
Frances worked at the original Wharton Flower Shop making flower arrangements where she made life-long friends with the other flower shop women. Later, she worked as a secretary at Lock Joint, and then Interpace Corp. Frances retired from a local civil engineering company in Dover, NJ.
Frances always had a warm smile and a way about herself that brought comfort and peace to all that knew her. Her warm and open heart always made those around her feel welcomed and cared for.
Frances is predeceased by her husband Alex Rewa, her parents James and Luella Coyne, her siblings - Luella Finn (her twin), Lillian Morrey, Jim Coyne, Marian Gray, and Ed Coyne, and many, many friends. She is survived by her children, Elaine Bratton (Patrick), Richard Hooper (Faye), and David Hooper (Debbie), her Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren, and Great-great Grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
There will be a celebration of Frances' life in Massachusetts at a later date to be determined. Frances will be dearly missed by her family.
Pelham, MA - Barbara A. (Goodhind) Stockwell, 80, passed away unexpectedly on November 9, 2022 with the love of her family surrounding her. Born in Northampton on May 31, 1942, she was the daughter of John R. and Marion (Gralinski) Goodhind. Barbara grew up and lived in Amherst for many years until moving to Pelham 25 years ago.
She was a LPN at Cooley Dickinson Hospital along with working for many years at Northampton Area Pediatrics. Barbara loved the outdoors, whether it was traveling and camping with her family, tending to her gardens or fishing, and of course feeding and watching her backyard birds. Her greatest passion was her family and love of her grandchildren.
She will be dearly missed by the love of her life, her husband of 62 years, Charles T. "Tom" Stockwell, as well as their children, Kathleen Stockwell and her boyfriend, Roland Fong of Nashua, NH, Alan Stockwell and his girlfriend, Stacey Kastner of Belchertown, and Julie Bilyak and her husband William of Willington, CT. Gramma, as she was lovingly called, will also forever remain with her grandchildren, Alexis and Kelli Stockwell, Taylor and Kyle Bilyak, Connor Farwell and "bonus" grandchildren, Amanda, Timothy and Jonathan. Barbara also leaves her sister, Terry Goodhind of Belchertown, beloved nieces and nephews, and too many friends to mention. She will also be sorely missed by her grandpuppies, Tanner, Luna, Finn and Gracie. Besides her parents, Barbara was predeceased by her other siblings, Michael Goodhind and Kathleen Picotte.
Visitation will be Wednesday, November 16th from 10:30-12:30 p.m. with a service to begin at 12:30 p.m. in the Beers & Story Belchertown Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Please visit www.beersandstory.com
Annabel Jane Leigh [Goodhind] passed away at her home in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, England on 18th May 2020 after a long and courageous battle against cancer.
She was born on 7th September 1964 in Nassau, Bahamas following the secondment in 1963, of her father Geoffrey from a Merchant Bank in the City of London, to an International Trust Company in Nassau.
The family lived there until 1968, when they returned to the UK to live in Essex, where Annabel's beloved sister Penelope Goodhind was born in 1969.
At school in England, Annabel gained an early interest in art and music, which she retained for the rest of her life. Apart from playing the piano, she became an accomplished cellist, being invited whilst still at school, to play for the Southend Philharmonic Orchestra. She modestly claimed pride in being able to play the entirety of Aaron Copeland's "Appalachian Spring".
Annabel married Steven Leigh in Yorkshire, where they lived and where their first and only child Tessa Leigh was born in 1989.
When their marriage was dissolved around six years later, Annabel and Tessa moved nearby to Hebden Bridge, where Annabel purchased a property in which she would live for the rest of her life.
She gained employment as an Administrator with the Calderdale Borough Council until made redundant 18 years later. By then, she was unable to gain further employment due to an increasing deterioration in her health. Sadly, one side effect was to prevent her from being able to play the cello again, although her interests in music and art never waned.
Annie was a beautiful and happy child, developing a zest for life, was vivacious and was always a sparky and entertaining personality. She would also develop a great strength of character and chose to live life on her own terms, whilst accepting the pain and other difficulties she would encounter.
The birth of her first grandchild Amber in 2007 and Tessa's growing family would bring Annabel a deep sense of happiness and fulfilment in her life.
She faced the final period of her illness with great courage and fortitude. She never complained and remained both positive and optimistic, whilst showing compassion for others, with kindness and empathy. This was reflected by the respect in which she was held and she never felt sorry for herself, or lamented her losses.
The final tribute by her father Geoffrey included:
"What a wonderful daughter, sister, step-daughter, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, niece and friend Annabel proved to be throughout her shortened, but very precious life. We have all lost someone who will be irreplaceable, never forgotten, but always treasured in our memories.
God Bless you our dear Annie, now free from pain and may you rest forever in the peace you so richly deserve."
Marian F. (Coyne) Gray, 84, died 12/14/2018 at her home on Barnes Road in Ashfield. Born on October 27, 1934 in Hoosick Falls, NY, she was the daughter of James F. and Luella M. (Goodhind) Coyne. She attended schools in the Amherst area before marrying William F. Gray and moving to Ashfield in 1951.
Marian was a former member of the Ashfield Grange and long-time organizer of the well-known Grange Turkey Dinners. She was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, Massachusetts Maple Producers Association, and very active participant of the Ashfield Fall Festival. Her favorite pastimes were reading, playing Scrabble, reading, watching old movies, reading, and spending time with her family.
Survivors are her children: daughter Doris A. McAleavey (Patrick) of Watertown, MA; 4 sons: Carl (Kathryn) of Wheaton, IL, Warren (Susan) of Greenfield, Raymond (Marsha) and Lyle (Heather) of Ashfield; 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She also leaves her sister Frances (Coyne) Rewa of New Jersey and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Marian was predeceased by her husband, William F. Gray, brothers, James and Edward Coyne, and sisters, Lillian Morrey and Luella Finn.
There will be no calling hours. Burial will be at the family's discretion.
Donations may be made to the American Heart Association at https://www.heart.org, the Susan G. Komen Foundation at https://ww5.komen.org , Hospice of Franklin County, or the charity of your choice.
Kathleen T. "Kitty" Picotte, 79, of Old Homestead Highway, Richmond, NH, passed away surrounded in the love of her family at her home, on Wednesday, December 12, 2018.
Her parents, John R. and Marion T. (Gralenski) Goodhind, proudly welcomed their daughter into the world on October 3, 1939 in Northampton, Mass.
Kitty grew up in Amherst, Mass. and was a 1957 graduate of Amherst Regional High School. She attended Western Massachusetts Hospital School for Practical Nurses, graduating in 1959 as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She continued to quench her thirst for learning, attending Greenfield Community College, as well as completing courses in crisis intervention; CPR, basic cardiac life support and pharmacology.
A person with a huge heart, Kitty loved caring for people of all ages. Her work career found her caring for others as an obstetrical nurse with Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton; as a staff nurse with the University of Massachusetts; as an office nurse with the Fairbanks (Alaska) Drug Treatment Center; and perhaps her most favorite job, that of a nurse in the orthopedic department at the Keene Clinic for 27 years.
Kitty and her husband, Roger, built their own home in Richmond in 1984. There she enjoyed being active in the town, participating on the Richmond Rescue, the Richmond Historical Society, as well as the Richmond exercise group. Her homestead gave Kitty great solace, enjoying the many walks on the trails in the woods surrounding her home.
A breast cancer survivor, Kitty recognized the value of the simple things in life. She was a selfless woman, caring more about others than herself. She saw the good in everyone and was always willing to help others with her huge, kind heart. Family meant the world to her and her grandchildren reflected that she was like a mother to them, helping to shape their individual lives.
Kitty also enjoyed gardening, spending quality time with her family, dancing with her companion, traveling, and had a passion for digging up and collecting antique bottles.
She will be greatly missed by many, especially her children, James R. Picotte of Dublin, NH and Michele Kelly of Keene; two grandchildren, Samantha N. Kelly of Rindge, NH and Dylan J. Smith of Keene; two great-grandchildren, Aaliyah M. Baldinelli and Jaiden R.S. Baldinelli; two sisters, Barbara Stockwell and her husband, Tom, of Pelham, MA and Terry Goodhind of Belchertown, MA; a son-in-law, Robert C. Kelly of Richmond; her companion, Brad Pratt of Stoddard, NH; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Roger A. Picotte on February 12, 2004; a great-grandson, Kahlan R.S. Baldinelli; and a brother, Michael John Goodhind.
A memorial service and celebration of her life will be held on Friday, December 21, 2018 at 2:00PM in the Next Level Church, 570 Park Avenue, Keene. Rev. Corey Graves will officiate. Burial will be in the spring in the Mountain View Cemetery, Swanzey.
In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, donations may be made in Mrs. Picotte's memory to the Castle Center, PO Box 564, Keene, NH 03431-0564; or to the Kingsbury Center for Cancer Care, 580 Court Street, Keene, NH 03431; or to your local Relay for Life Event.
Joan C. Mekal passed away on November 21, 2018 at East Village Place in East Longmeadow. The daughter of Charles and Rhea (Beaudry) Goodhind, Joan was born on May 19, 1932 in Holyoke and moved to Chicopee shortly after her marriage to Ed Mekal where together they raised their sons, Jeff, Chris, and Gregg who died in 1998. Joan and Ed later moved to West Springfield.
In addition to her husband of 65 years and two sons, Joan leaves her sister Patricia Boissonneault of Naples, Florida (Jules Boissonneault, deceased); daughters-in-law Tracy Mekal and Mitcheline Mekal; Chris's partner Gilles Quintal; granddaughters Lauren and Stephanie; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Joan enjoyed many years of travel with family and friends, especially when a beach was involved.
Friends and family are invited to celebrate Joan's life and to share stories at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, January 20, 2019 at The Log Cabin, 500 Easthampton Road, Holyoke.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Western Mass, 264 Cottage Street, Springfield, MA 01104 or online at alz.org.
GREENFIELD – Murray Malcolm Goodhind III, 71, died Wednesday March 7, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center.
Murray was born November 8, 1946 in Northampton, to the late Murray and Geraldine (Clark) Goodhind.
Murray took delight in all things nature and being outdoors. He enjoyed watching birds and other animals, hiking, trail walking, fishing, camping, and gardening. He was a formidable Scrabble and Cribbage player, who enjoyed a laugh and good times with his family and friends. He shared his wisdom, in letter and word, which will live on in those who loved him.
He leaves behind his daughter, Jennifer Goodhind Blakeman and her husband Michael, son Murray M. Goodhind IV and grandchildren, Abigail, Emily, and baby Malcolm Goodhind. Predeceased by his loving sister Virginia Pinard, Murray also leaves behind brothers, Robert and David, nephews, Todd and Steven, and several friends and acquaintances.
There will be a private burial at a later date.
Patricia A. (Hill) Goodhind of DuPont, Washington died August 9, 2017 after a brief illness. Pat was born to Dorothy E. (Koch) and Lloyd S. Hill on April 19, 1933 in Greenfield, Massachusetts. She attended Holy Trinity School and graduated from Greenfield High School at age 17. On February 26, 1952 Pat became a career soldier's wife, marrying Gilbert H. Goodhind of Amherst, MA in Olive Bridge, New York. At the time of their marriage, Gil had already served 3 years in the US Navy during WW II, and in the Army during the Korean War. Pat followed him to England, Germany and finally to Fort Lewis, Washington with 3 children in tow.
Pat was a banker. She was with the Girl Scouts for more than 50 years, eventually working on the financial management committee for the Girl Scouts of Western Washington. Gil retired in 1973 after 24 years of military service and worked an additional 15 years in civil service. Pat and Gil became the first residents of Northwest Landing, Dupont WA. Pat volunteered in many capacities, including at Madigan Army Medical Center, Friends of the Library, and the community advisory committee for Intel.
Pat is survived by daughter Doreen E. Morris (Dan), Lawrence J. Goodhind (Colleen), grandchildren Mark J. Robuck (Karen), Jennifer E. Morris (Zack), Evan M. Philippi-Goodhind, William D. Morris (Terri), and great-grandchildren Ian Gilbert, Nathan Leo, Samuel James, and Joel Daniel. She was preceded in death by her husband Gilbert H. Goodhind MSG (ret), son Ronald G. Goodhind, her parents, her sister Ruth, and brothers James and John.
In keeping with Pat's wishes, there will be no local service. Interment will be at Green River Cemetery, Greenfield MA sometime in the spring of 2018. Remembrances may be made to the charity of one's choice.
PALMER - Anne Marie (Goodhind) Sampson, 60, currently of Warren, died on August 8, 2016 at Harrington Memorial Hospital. Anne was born in Northampton, MA on October 28, 1955, daughter of the late Albert "Bucky" Goodhind and the late Anne M. (Cleary). She was predeceased by her brother Daniel E. Goodhind.
Anne was an independent, fun loving, spirited woman, who lived life on her own terms. She will be remembered for her generosity and charitable acts which extended to the elderly and those who were alone and in need of an extra pair of hands. Anne enjoyed working for the many people, who depended on her and Phillip for maintenance of their lawns, among other things. She was a devoted Patriots fan who never missed a Sunday afternoon game.
Anne was married to Phillip Sampson for 25 years. She found joy in the family she and Phillip created together. She was a proud grandmother who delighted in her grandchildren's accomplishments.
Anne will be greatly missed by her husband, Phillip, their four children and their spouses, Jesse Sampson and his wife Sunny of West Warwick, RI, Brian Sampson and his wife Lynn of Citra, FL, Todd Sampson of Wilbraham and Robin Sampson of Boxford. She also leaves her sister Elizabeth Banas and her husband George of Belchertown, Debra Woods and her husband Robert of Palmer, Amy Lucia and her husband Richard of Bondsville, sister-in-law, Debra Goodhind of Bondsville, and brother-in-law, George Sampson of Springfield. Four grandchildren, Brian Sampson, Jr., Lauren Sampson, Annika Sampson and Ella Sampson as well as nieces and nephews, Robin Kikuchi of Boston, Matthew Banas of Brighton, Robert Woods, Jr., of Brandford, CT, Amber Woods of Palmer, Daniel Goodhind of Syracuse, NY, Michael Goodhind of Bondsville and Kevin Goodhind of Bondsville also survive her.
Visitation will be Saturday, Aug. 13th from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Beers and Story Palmer Funeral Home.
EASTHAMPTON - Luella M. (Coyne) Finn, 86, of Easthampton, passed away Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Northampton.
She was born Feb. 6, 1929, in Albany, New York, the daughter of the late James F. and Luella M. (Goodhind) Coyne. Luella attended public schools in Hadley and went on to Northampton Commercial College. She married James B. Finn, May 10, 1949. After raising her children in Florence and Northampton she moved with her husband in 1980, making their home in Easthampton.
She was a member of the American Legion Dalton Lavalle Post 224 Auxiliary. She actively supported her husband, past Commander James "Bud" Finn who died in 2014. Luella was a lifetime contributor to St. Jude and Shriners Hospitals for children. Luella enjoyed bingo, bird watching, boating, collecting stuffed animals and Santa's (she had a quite a collection).
She enjoyed her family and will be missed. Luella is survived by one son, James B. Finn, Jr., and his wife Louise of Easthampton; two daughters, Ora E. Finn of Dudley, and Karla Jean DeLisle and her husband Glenn of Granby; twin sister Francis Rewa of New Jersey, and sister Marian Gray of Ashfield; seven grandchildren, Steven and Kristie Buckowski, Matthew Finn, Malcolm and Joshua Nierodzinski, Jenna Medina and her husband Hector and Meghan Lucia and her husband Mike; three great-grandchildren, Gavin and Ellery Buckowski and Jacoby Medina; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by two brothers, James and Edward Coyne and one sister, Lillian Morrey.
Visiting hours will be Monday, Oct. 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mitchell Funeral Home, 15 Park St., Easthampton. Burial will be private in Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Agawam.
Memorial gifts in Luella's memory may be sent to Linda Manor Recreational Fund, 349 Haydenville Road, Leeds, MA 01053.
SHUTESBURY – We write with sadness the passing of our dad peacefully at home, Arthur, the last of 13 siblings, born March 2, 1930 in Pittsfield, the son of Henrietta and Murray.
Arthur leaves his loving wife of 60 years Barbara Farrick Goodhind, his four sons John and wife Elaine, Athur Jr. and friend Suzanne, Peter and wife Laurel, Paul and wife Evelynn, his grandchildren Arthur III, Mark, Jason, Tessa, Joshua, Jordan, Evan, his great grandchildren Eric and Graham.
Arthur served proudly in the US Army during the Korean War, enlisted Dec. 1948 discharged Feb. 1950, called back to duty in Oct. 1950 discharged Aug. 1951 with rank of PFC.
A quiet and caring man, his passion in life was cooking, a well-respected chef in fine dining in many well-known restaurants in the Pioneer Valley during the 1950s and 60s.
His hobby of some 70 years was building balsa wood airplanes. More than 60+ planes are displayed in his Shutesbury home.
Arthur is predeceased by his 12 siblings Luella, Malcom, Murray, Dorothy, John, Edward, Richard, Virginia, Charlotte, Gilbert, Lorena, and Albert.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 10:00am at Douglass Funeral Service in Amherst. Burial will follow at West Cemetery in Shutesbury. Calling hours will be Monday from 4:00–7:00pm at Douglass Funeral Service.
Memorial gifts may be left in Dad's memory to the Shutesbury Fire Dept. Obituary and Memorial Register at www.douglassfuneral.com
[His four sons may not be aware of it, but Uncle Art was born in an ambulance traveling from Hinsdale, Massachusetts to the nearest hospital at Pittsfield. My grandmother (his mother) told me he was born just after they crossed a small bridge beyond the Crane paper mill entering the Pittsfield village of Colstville, the only one of her 13 children to be born in an ambulance. That was 1930. - TSG]
EASTHAMPTON - Virginia (Goodhind) Pinard, 69, of Northampton Street, passed away at her home Friday, May 2, 2014.
She was born in Northampton and is the daughter of the late Murray and Geraldine (Clark) Goodhind.
Virginia was a CNA for the former Hampshire County Long Term Care and previously had worked for JP Stevens as a quality control inspector. She is a communicant of Our Lady of The Valley Church and the former Notre Dame Church. She is an avid Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan.
Virginia leaves her husband of 51 years James O. Pinard; two sons, James T. Pinard and his longtime companion Cathy Desrochers of Chicopee, and Mark P. Pinard of Easthampton; two daughters, Sharon L. Finn and her husband Michael of Southampton, and Susan M. Hartwright of Easthampton; her brothers, Bob Goodhind and his wife Gini of Maine, Murray Goodhind III of Greenfield and David Goodhind and his wife Lynn of Amherst; her grandchildren Phillip Hartwright and Angela Finn; and a great-grandson Jackson Ryder Hartwright.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday May 6, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Boucher-O'Brien Funeral Home, 7 Pleasant Street, Easthampton, followed with burial in Brookside Cemetery. Calling hours are Monday, May 5, 2014 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
The Pinard family wishes to thank Bay State Hospice for all Virginia's compassionate care.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Massachusetts, The Schrafft Center, 529 Main Street, Suite 1M17, Boston, MA 02129 or the National MS Society Greater New England Chapter, P.O. Box 845945, Boston, MA 02284
EASTHAMPTON - Virginia (Goodhind) Facto, 90, of South Street, passed away Feb. 16, 2013, at Overlook at Northampton.
Born in Lee, the daughter of the late Murray and Henrietta (Hawver) Goodhind, Virginia had worked as a nurse's aid at the former Northampton State Hospital and was a member of Christ United Methodist Church.
She was married to the late Louis W. Facto who passed away in 1978.
Virginia leaves her five children, William Facto, Robert Facto, Laurie Champagne, Linda Harrison and Karen Picard all of Easthampton; a brother Arthur Goodhind of Shutesbury; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.
Her funeral will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Boucher-O'Brien Funeral Home, 7 Pleasant St., Easthampton, followed by burial at Brookside Cemetery. Calling hours are Thursday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m.
The family of Virginia would like to thank the Lathrop Home and Overlook at Northampton for their kind and compassionate care.
Donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, New England Division, 59 Bobala Drive, Holyoke, MA 01040.
Published in Daily Hampshire Gazette on February 19, 2013.
PALMER, MA - Anne M. (Cleary) Goodhind, 80, of Wilbraham St died on July 9, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center. Born May 19, 1932 in Northampton, MA, she was the daughter of Wilbur E. Cleary and Mary (Clark). Anne and her husband, Albert "Bucky", of 60 years, owned and operated the Town House Restaurant in Palmer for 30 years. She will be greatly missed by her children: Elizabeth Banas and husband George of Belchertown, Debra Woods and her husband Robert of Palmer, Anne Sampson and her husband Phillip, and Amy Lucia and her husband Richard all of Palmer. She also leaves 9 grandchildren: Robin Banas, Matthew Banas, Daniel Goodhind, Michael Goodhind, Kevin Goodhind, Robert Woods, Jr., Amber Woods, Brian Sampson and Jesse Sampson as well as 4 great grandchildren: Brian, Lauren, Annika, and Ella Sampson and brother, Edward Cleary of Lorton, VA. Anne was preceded in death by her husband "Bucky" in 2010, son Daniel in 2010 and siblings Margaret Lietl, Roger Cleary, and Helene Polom. Services will be privately held at Beers & Story Palmer Funeral Home. Donations may be made in her memory to NE Patriot Charitable Foundation, One Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035. For more details please visit: www.beersandstory.com.
WESTFIELD, MA - Marion Amy McGilpin died Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at her daughter's home in Southampton, MA after living a long and rich life. Born April 8, 1922 in Westfield, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Annie (Gibbons) Goodhind. She graduated from Westfield High School in 1940. Her husband of many years, Russell W. McGilpin, predeceased her in 1987. Amy was active in the Church of the Atonement serving on the Alter Guild, Vestry, teaching Sunday School and the Strawberry Festival Committee. She also was a volunteer at Noble Hospital for many years, recognized for her large number of volunteer hours. She is survived by her daughter Lucinda "Cindy" (McGilpin) Palmer and her husband Edward Palmer of Southampton, her son Gerald W. McGilpin of Westfield, her five grandchildren, Ashley, Rory and his wife Beth (Honeyman), Bonnie, Julie and Coleen, two great-grandchildren Evelyn and Seeley. She was predeceased by her sister Barbara Hussey in 2011. The funeral for Amy will be held on Saturday, June 16th at 11 am in the Church of the Atonement, 36 Court Street, Westfield, MA. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery. A calling hour will precede the service in the church from 10-11 am. The family wishes to thank the many loving caregivers over the last several years, at the American Inn and the Calvin Coolidge Nursing Home and Baystate Hospice. A very special thanks to Martha Woolfork, a constant friend and dear companion to their mother. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Baystate Hospice, 50 Maple Street, Springfield, MA 01102 are suggested.
DERRY, NH - Barbara Anne Hussey, 85, of Derry, NH passed away Monday August 29, 2011 at the Community Hospice House of Merrimack surrounded by her family. She was born on August 28, 1926 in Westfield, MA, a daughter of the late Arthur F. and Annie W. (Gibbons) Goodhind. She was a resident of Derry since 1968, formerly living in Medfield, MA
Barbara Anne was an avid golfer and was a member of Hoodkroft Golf Course, Derry. She was also a member of the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration in Derry and former member of the Order of the Eastern Star, South Bend, IN. Barbara Anne had simple needs, a strong faith and values, and considered her family and friends most important.
She is survived by her three children, Cheryl Crockett and her husband Tim of Brunswick, ME, Neil Hussey and his wife Terry of Alton, NH, and Linda Ricard and her husband Ron of Nashua, NH, seven grandchildren, one great-grandson, her sister, Amy McGilpin of Westfield, and many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday September 1, 2011 from 4 - 7 pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 10:00 am at the E. Hampstead Union Church, 225 East Main St., Route 121A, E. Hampstead, NH. Burial will follow in Edgewood Cemetery, Nashua, NH. Memorial contributions may be made in Barbara’s memory to the Community Hospice House of Merrimack, 210 Naticook Rd., Merrimack, NH 03054.
BONDSVILLE, MA - Daniel E. Goodhind, 58, passed away on September 11, 2010. He was born May 21, 1952, in Northampton, MA son of the late Albert ”Bucky” Goodhind and Anne M. (Cleary) Goodhind of Palmer. He was drafted during Vietnam and served his country in the US Army. Daniel was raised in Palmer and was employed as a locomotive engineer for the Mass. Central Railroad in Palmer for twelve years. He has worked for a total of 31 years for the railroad service. Besides his mother Anne, he will be missed by his loving wife of 32 years Deborah L. (Olson) Goodhind and three sons Daniel J. of Syracuse, NY , Michael A. and Kevin M., both of Bondsville. He also leaves four sisters Elizabeth Banas of Southbridge, Debra Woods of Palmer, Anne Sampson of Three Rivers and Amy Lucia of Bondsville. The family invites everyone to join them in a Celebration of Daniel’s Life on Friday, Sept. 17, 2010 at Amvets in Three Rivers from 6:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. This is a casual event. The only ties allowed will be tie-dyes, just the way Danny would have wanted it. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to Top Floor Learning, 1455 N. Main St., Palmer, 01069 or Greenpeace, 240 Elm St, #B, Somerville, MA, 02144-2935. Beers & Story Palmer Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
EASTHAMPTON, MA - Geraldine K. (Clark) Goodhind, 87, of the Dickinson Court on Liberty Street, Easthampton, passed away Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010, at the Overlook of Northampton Nursing Facility, in Leeds.
She was born in New Salem on April 19, 1923, the daughter of the late William and Mulvine (Ponusky) Clark. She was educated in the Amherst schools and was a graduate of the Amherst High School, class of 1942. Geraldine had been employed at the Townhouse Restaurant in Amherst for many years and later owned and operated with her husband the former Kenney's Restaurant in Northampton for 10 years. On her retirement, they moved to Easthampton, where she has lived and remained very civically active ever since. Upon her beloved husband Murray Goodhind's death in 1991, Geraldine moved to her Liberty Street home, where she organized and enjoyed playing bingo with and baking for all of her neighbors at Dickinson Court. In her time there she was also very proud of her gardening, particularly of her tomatoes and flowers. Geraldine also became involved in various community organizations at the Easthampton Senior Center; among them were the Easthampton Triad, the senior's Food Program, and helping to organize many senior bus trips.
Geraldine is survived by her loving children Virginia Pinard of Easthampton, Robert of Lake View Plantation, Maine, Murray of Greenfield, and David of South Amherst; her caring brother and sister, William Clark and Phyllis Cote, both of Shutesbury; her 10 cherished grandchildren; her six adored great-grandchildren, and her many nieces and nephews. Her brother, Melvin Clark, predeceased Geraldine.
Funeral services will be held Monday, 11 a.m. at the O'Brien Funeral Home, 17 Clark St., followed by burial in the Brookside Cemetery, both in Easthampton. Calling hours will be Sunday, 3-6 p.m. Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers can be made to the Patients Activity fund, care of the Overlook of Northampton, 222 River Road, Leeds, MA 01052. The family of Mrs. Goodhind would like to express their sincere thanks to the doctors and staff of Cooley Dickinson Hospital and the Overlook of Northampton, East Wing for all comfort and support they have provided in these difficult last days for their beloved mother.
ASHFIELD, MA -- William F. (Willie) Gray, 84, owner of Gray's Farm and Sugarhouse, died Wednesday (3-17-10) at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.
Willie was born on May 26, 1925, in Montague, the son of Frank and Elizabeth (Eno) Gray. He attended local schools and graduated from Sanderson Academy. He lived his entire life on the farm on Barnes Road, and when he wasn't farming, maple sugaring, house painting, or slate roofing, he was out helping his neighbors and friends. His favorite pastimes were fishing and playing his harmonica. Willie was a member of the former Ashfield Grange and Massachusetts Maple Producers Association.
A beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, he is survived by his wife, the former Marian Coyne; one daughter, Doris McAleavey and her husband Patrick of Watertown; four sons: Carl and his wife Kathryn of Wheaton, Ill., Warren and his wife Susan of Plainfield, Raymond and his wife Marsha, and Lyle and his wife Heather, all of Ashfield; 11 grandchildren: Christopher, Timothy, Jonathan, Curtis, Travis, Shanna, Lucas, Nicholas, Brendon, Brianna, and Zachariah Gray; four great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He also leaves a sister, Eunice Kavanagh and her husband Dean of Longmeadow.
William was predeceased by a brother Stephen Gray and a sister Irene Merriam.
An open house will be held this Saturday, March 27, 2010, at Gray's Sugarhouse on Barnes Road in Ashfield from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be a brief time for prayer at 1 p.m. The sharing of memories celebrating Willie's life will continue throughout the afternoon.
There will be a private burial at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent payable to the Annual Ashfield Spring Fishing Derby, held each year at Gray's Farm, to Russell Williams, P.O. Box 326, Ashfield, MA 01330.
Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home, 104 Bridge St., Shelburne Falls.
PALMER, MA - Albert "Bucky" Goodhind , 78, of Wilbraham St. died on January 16, 2010 surrounded by his family.
Born March 1, 1931 in Canaan, NY, Bucky was the son of Murray M. Goodhind and Henrietta M. (Hawver). For 30 years, Bucky and his wife Anne, owned and operated the Town House Restaurant in Palmer.
He will be missed by his wife of 60 years, Anne M. (Cleary) along with his children Elizabeth Banas and husband George of Southbridge, Daniel Goodhind and wife Deborah of Palmer, Debra Woods and husband Robert of Windsor, CT, Anne Marie Sampson and husband Phillip of Palmer, Amy Lucia and husband Richard of Palmer along with 9 grandchildren, Robin Banas-Swain, Matthew Banas, Daniel Goodhind, Jr., Michael Goodhind, Kevin Goodhind, Robert Woods, Jr. Amber Woods, Brian and his wife Lynn Sampson, Jesse and his wife Sunny Sampson, 3 great grandchildren, Brian Sampson, Jr., Lauren Sampson, Annika Sampson. Bucky was the youngest of 13, surviving are a brother, Arthur Goodhind of Shutesbury, and sister, Virginia Facto of Northampton.
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with a service of remembrance to begin at 7:00 p.m. at Beers & Story Palmer Funeral Home.
For those wishing donations may be made in his memory to either assist in the Haiti relief fund or Quaboag Valley VNA & Hospice, 42B Wright St., Palmer, MA 01069.
WESTFIELD, MA - Dorothy May (Goodhind) Andrews, 86, of this city died Tuesday [June 16, 2009] at home after a long illness. She was married for 58 years to Roger N. Andrews who died in 2007. Dorothy was born in Westfield, daughter of the late Alfred E. and Hazel R. (Otto) Goodhind Stange, stepdaughter of the late Ferdinand Stange, and beloved niece of the late Stephen A. and Myrtle M. (Otto) Palmer. Dorothy lived in several cities and towns in Massachusetts during her childhood and graduated valedictorian of the 1941 class of Palmer (MA) High School. She was a 1945 graduate of Simmons College, Boston, MA. After graduation, she began working at the Colton Insurance Agency of Westfield, retiring in 1985. Dorothy was a longtime member of the First Congregational Church of Westfield and “Group 2” of its Women’s Fellowship. Dorothy and her husband and children enjoyed traveling and took many trips throughout the U.S. and Europe. She was especially touched by a trip to Normandy during the 50th anniversary year of the June 1944 D-Day invasion. She was a summer resident of Hampton Beach, NH for 51 years. Dorothy is survived by her two daughters Susan L. (Andrews) Polumbo of Suffield, CT and Sally M. Andrews of Wilmington, MA, her son-in-law, John Polumbo of Suffield, CT, her grandson Mark A. Polumbo and his wife Shaney (Greene) Polumbo of Boston, MA, her grandson Gregory J. Polumbo of Boston, MA, and her much loved cousin, Paul S. Palmer of Springfield, MA. She was predeceased by her other close cousin, Aldrick A. Palmer of Somers, CT. Funeral services for Dorothy will be held Friday at 11 AM at First Congregational Church, 18 Broad St., Westfield. Burial will follow at Pine Hill Cemetery. Calling hours at the Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad St., Westfield will be on Thursday from 4 pm until 7 pm. Donations may be made to First Congregational Church, 18 Broad St., Westfield, MA 01085.
AMHERST, MA – Dorothy Helen Goodhind, 90, of 67 North Whitney Street, passed away quietly at home in the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 19 (2007). She is missed already more than words can say.
She was born December 24, 1916 in Adams, MA to Murray M. Goodhind and Henrietta M. Hawver, the fourth of 13 children. She attended schools in Massachusetts and Chatham, NY.
Never married, Dorothy made her home with her parents until her father died in 1956, then with her mother until she died in 1981; thereafter, she had made her home in Amherst with her sister Ginny for over 25 years.
Aunt Dot worked hard all her life. During World War II, she and her sister Ginny made rifles at the Springfield Armory. She worked as a cook for Kane’s Nursing Home in Amherst for 20 years until it closed. Her last position before finally retiring was as a cook for the UMASS sorority Sigma Kappa on Allen Street. But without a doubt, her most important job was as the “glue” that has held our large, growing family together over the years. She enjoyed cooking, crossword puzzles, watching golf and tennis on television, and was a life-long fan of the Red Sox. She was a great lover of cats of any kind. Being born on Christmas Eve Day and being one of 13 children, she was often asked over the years if she ever felt shortchanged on birthday celebrations; she always had the same firm reply: “Never!”
Survivors include her sister, Virginia M. Facto of Amherst, her brothers Arthur D. Goodhind and his wife Barbara of Shutesbury, and Albert “Bucky” Goodhind and his wife Anne of Palmer, her sister-in-laws Jean Goodhind of Easthampton and Patricia Goodhind of Dupont, WA. She has 70 nieces and nephews, including Timothy Goodhind and his wife Susan of Sunderland, Patrick Masloski and his wife Deborah of Westfield and niece-in-law Barbara Goodhind of Hatfield, widow of Michael. There are dozens of grandnieces and nephews. Dorothy is also survived by her very dearest of friends, Denise-Renee Barberet of Amherst. Dorothy was predeceased by her brothers Malcolm and his wife Marjorie, Murray Jr., John and his wife Marion, Edward and his wife Genevieve, Richard and his wife Anne, and Gilbert Goodhind, and her sisters Luella Coyne and her husband Jim, Charlotte Masloski and Lorena Goodhind.
Calling hours will be at Wrisley Funeral Home, Sugarloaf Street, South Deerfield on Thursday evening from 5-8 p.m. and again from 10-11 a.m. on Friday. A short service will be held at the funeral home at 11 a.m. prior to burial at South Amherst cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dakin Animal Shelter, 163 Montague Road, Leverett, MA 01054 or Baystate VNA & Hospice, 101 Munson St., PO Box 1558, Greenfield, MA 01302.
Michael John Goodhind of Erving, MA passed away recently. His obituary from The Recorder (Greenfield, MA, May 2, 2006) read this way:
"Michael J. Goodhind, 49, of Erving died Sunday, April 30, 2006, at home surrounded by his wife and family. Born in Northampton, June 26, 1956, he was the son of the late John R. and Marion (Gralenski) Goodhind. Michael was a 1975 graduate of Amherst Regional High School. He worked for more than 30 years at Stop & Shop.. He was an avid motorcyclist, an artist and enjoyed home carpentry and repair. He is survived by his wife, Frances K. Pekala of Erving; three sisters, Kathleen Picotte of Richmond, NH, Barbara Stockwell of Pelham and Terry Goodhind of Wendell; an aunt, Barbara Goodhind of Shutesbury, who helped with his care, and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, May 4, at 9 a.m. in Most Holy Redeemer Church, Hadley. Calling hours at the Douglass Funeral Service, 87 North Pleasant St., Amherst, will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions are suggested to Baystate VNA & Hospice, 50 Maple St., Springfield, MA 01102."
This obituary was passed along to me from the London (Ontario) Free Press by Michael Turner:
WOODRUFF At University Hospital, London, on Friday, February 3, 2006. Helen Peaarl Woodruf (nee Croft) in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Harold Earl Woodruff.> Loving mother of Patricia Rose and her husband James Ferguson of Windsor, Lionel William Woodruff of Vancouver, B.C., and Donna Lynn Woodruff of London. Predeceased by her brothers Arthur and Earl and sisters Mildred, Lillian, and Lois. Survived by her brother Milton of Halifax, N.S., and his wife Maxine. Dear grandmother of James Ferguson Jr. and his wife Catherine and of Carolyn and her husband Dan Laton. Great grandmother of Mikaela and Ross Ferguson and Chantal and Julia Laton. Friends will be received at the Logan Funeral Home, 3781 Dundas Street (between Waterloo and Colbourne Street), on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. and on Wednesday from 10-11 A.M. Funeral service will be held in the Logan Chapel on Wednesday February 8, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Dr. David McKane of First St. Andrews United Church officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery. Friends who wish to make memorial donations to the Kidney Foundation. Online condolences can be expressed at www.loganfh.ca A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Mrs. Woodruff.
The following is her obituary from a local newspaper:
Genevieve (Mientka) Goodhind, 86 years young, of Springfield and wife of the late Edward Goodhind Sr., a long-time resident of Springfield died peacefully at home with her family by her side on Sunday, April 3, 2005 following a long illness. Born in Holyoke, MA on June 16, 1918, she was the daughter of Michael and Mary (Haduch) Mientka. Besides her husband and parents, she was predeceased by 2 sons, Gene and Charles Goodhind. She leaves a son, Edward S. Goodhind, Jr. and his wife Amy of South Burlington, VT, a daughter, Linda Goodhind of Springfield; 5 grandsons, Richard Goodhind, Rodger Goodhind, Robin Goodhind, Brian Goodhind, and Dean Merrick; great grandchildren, Cassie, Chad, C.J., Micah, Colin, Ashlyne, Bryson, and Braydon; a niece, Barbara O'Malley and a nephew, Buddy Mientka. She will be greatly missed by all.
Thanks to Janet Takishita of Hawaii for passing this information along.
HATFIELD, MA - Michael E. Goodhind, 53, of 21 Straights Road died Monday (12-1-97) at Hartford Hospital. He was an oil-burner technican for National Heating-Noonan Energy Co. Born in Northampton, he was a 1962 graduate of Amherst High School. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He worshipped at the Holy Name of Jesus Polish National Catholic Church, and belonged to the Pioneer Valley Chapter of the National Association of Service Managers. He leaves his wife, Barbara (Demara) Goodhind of Hatfield; a daughter, Lisa Goodhind of Hatfield; twins, Timothy Masloski of Gill, and Patrick Masloski of Westfield; five nephews, and a niece. The funeral will be Saturday morning at Wrisley Funeral Home and the church, with the burial in the parish cemetery. The calling hours are at Friday afternoon and evening, and memorial contributions may be made to the Capital Improvement Fund, Holy Name of Jesus Church, Thayer Street, South Deerfield, 01373.
