ASHBURNHAM — Frances L. (Palmer) Godfrey, 101, of Ashburnham, died peacefully on Thursday, November 28, 2013 in Heywood Hospital following a brief illness.
Life:
Frances was born in Needham, Mass. on November 23, 1912 daughter of the late Walter F. and Catherine (Cordial) Palmer, and has lived in Ashburnham since she married her beloved husband William K. Godfrey, October 7, 1933. Together they shared over 52 years of marriage before William died in 1985.
Frances was a dedicated and loving mother and homemaker. Her greatest joy was the time she spent with her family. She was a long time member of the People's Church of Ashburnham, where she was very active in church activities, and ladies aid society. Frances was also member of the forever young club. She was a Girl Scout leader for seven years, and she enjoyed playing, cards and games with her family and friends, especially scrabble. Frances was also a foster parent and worked the voting polls in Ashburnham. Frances was recognized as the oldest living resident of Ashburnham, and the holder of the Boston Post Cane.
Family:
Frances will be sadly missed by her five children; William Godfrey and his wife, Maureen of Norwood, David Stone and his wife, Marylou of Cary, North Carolina, Linda Crocker and her husband, Kendall of Rindge, N.H., Sandra Richardson of Joppatowne, Md., and Dianne Oliva and her husband, Lawrence of Gardner; one daughter in-law, Joanne Godfrey of Winchendon; twenty grandchildren; thirty-three great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Frances was predeceased by two sons, Richard and Robert Godfrey; one granddaughter, Donna Godfrey; one great-grandson, Jason Hakkarainen; five brothers, Harry, Walter, Edward, Elmer and James Palmer; and three sisters, Grace Mikkelson, Anna Nordheim, and Elsie Coolidge.
Relatives and friends are planning to honor and celebrate Frances' life by gathering for the calling hours in the People's Church of Ashburnham, 56 South Main St., Ashburnham, on Monday, December 2, 2013, from 10-11 a.m. Her funeral service will follow in the church beginning at 11 a.m.
Burial will be in New Cemetery, Ashburnham.
Donations in Frances' memory may be made to the William and Frances Godfrey Campership Fund, C/O People's Church of Ashburnham, 56 South Main St., Ashburnham, MA 01430.
The Lamoureux Fletcher and Smith Funeral Home, 105 Central St., Gardner.
(From The Gardner News, Inc.)
Life:
Frances was born in Needham, Mass. on November 23, 1912 daughter of the late Walter F. and Catherine (Cordial) Palmer, and has lived in Ashburnham since she married her beloved husband William K. Godfrey, October 7, 1933. Together they shared over 52 years of marriage before William died in 1985.
Frances was a dedicated and loving mother and homemaker. Her greatest joy was the time she spent with her family. She was a long time member of the People's Church of Ashburnham, where she was very active in church activities, and ladies aid society. Frances was also member of the forever young club. She was a Girl Scout leader for seven years, and she enjoyed playing, cards and games with her family and friends, especially scrabble. Frances was also a foster parent and worked the voting polls in Ashburnham. Frances was recognized as the oldest living resident of Ashburnham, and the holder of the Boston Post Cane.
Family:
Frances will be sadly missed by her five children; William Godfrey and his wife, Maureen of Norwood, David Stone and his wife, Marylou of Cary, North Carolina, Linda Crocker and her husband, Kendall of Rindge, N.H., Sandra Richardson of Joppatowne, Md., and Dianne Oliva and her husband, Lawrence of Gardner; one daughter in-law, Joanne Godfrey of Winchendon; twenty grandchildren; thirty-three great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Frances was predeceased by two sons, Richard and Robert Godfrey; one granddaughter, Donna Godfrey; one great-grandson, Jason Hakkarainen; five brothers, Harry, Walter, Edward, Elmer and James Palmer; and three sisters, Grace Mikkelson, Anna Nordheim, and Elsie Coolidge.
Relatives and friends are planning to honor and celebrate Frances' life by gathering for the calling hours in the People's Church of Ashburnham, 56 South Main St., Ashburnham, on Monday, December 2, 2013, from 10-11 a.m. Her funeral service will follow in the church beginning at 11 a.m.
Burial will be in New Cemetery, Ashburnham.
Donations in Frances' memory may be made to the William and Frances Godfrey Campership Fund, C/O People's Church of Ashburnham, 56 South Main St., Ashburnham, MA 01430.
The Lamoureux Fletcher and Smith Funeral Home, 105 Central St., Gardner.
(From The Gardner News, Inc.)
ASHBURNHAM — Frances L. (Palmer) Godfrey, 101, of Ashburnham, died peacefully on Thursday, November 28, 2013 in Heywood Hospital following a brief illness.
Life:
Frances was born in Needham, Mass. on November 23, 1912 daughter of the late Walter F. and Catherine (Cordial) Palmer, and has lived in Ashburnham since she married her beloved husband William K. Godfrey, October 7, 1933. Together they shared over 52 years of marriage before William died in 1985.
Frances was a dedicated and loving mother and homemaker. Her greatest joy was the time she spent with her family. She was a long time member of the People's Church of Ashburnham, where she was very active in church activities, and ladies aid society. Frances was also member of the forever young club. She was a Girl Scout leader for seven years, and she enjoyed playing, cards and games with her family and friends, especially scrabble. Frances was also a foster parent and worked the voting polls in Ashburnham. Frances was recognized as the oldest living resident of Ashburnham, and the holder of the Boston Post Cane.
Family:
Frances will be sadly missed by her five children; William Godfrey and his wife, Maureen of Norwood, David Stone and his wife, Marylou of Cary, North Carolina, Linda Crocker and her husband, Kendall of Rindge, N.H., Sandra Richardson of Joppatowne, Md., and Dianne Oliva and her husband, Lawrence of Gardner; one daughter in-law, Joanne Godfrey of Winchendon; twenty grandchildren; thirty-three great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Frances was predeceased by two sons, Richard and Robert Godfrey; one granddaughter, Donna Godfrey; one great-grandson, Jason Hakkarainen; five brothers, Harry, Walter, Edward, Elmer and James Palmer; and three sisters, Grace Mikkelson, Anna Nordheim, and Elsie Coolidge.
Relatives and friends are planning to honor and celebrate Frances' life by gathering for the calling hours in the People's Church of Ashburnham, 56 South Main St., Ashburnham, on Monday, December 2, 2013, from 10-11 a.m. Her funeral service will follow in the church beginning at 11 a.m.
Burial will be in New Cemetery, Ashburnham.
Donations in Frances' memory may be made to the William and Frances Godfrey Campership Fund, C/O People's Church of Ashburnham, 56 South Main St., Ashburnham, MA 01430.
The Lamoureux Fletcher and Smith Funeral Home, 105 Central St., Gardner.
(From The Gardner News, Inc.)
Life:
Frances was born in Needham, Mass. on November 23, 1912 daughter of the late Walter F. and Catherine (Cordial) Palmer, and has lived in Ashburnham since she married her beloved husband William K. Godfrey, October 7, 1933. Together they shared over 52 years of marriage before William died in 1985.
Frances was a dedicated and loving mother and homemaker. Her greatest joy was the time she spent with her family. She was a long time member of the People's Church of Ashburnham, where she was very active in church activities, and ladies aid society. Frances was also member of the forever young club. She was a Girl Scout leader for seven years, and she enjoyed playing, cards and games with her family and friends, especially scrabble. Frances was also a foster parent and worked the voting polls in Ashburnham. Frances was recognized as the oldest living resident of Ashburnham, and the holder of the Boston Post Cane.
Family:
Frances will be sadly missed by her five children; William Godfrey and his wife, Maureen of Norwood, David Stone and his wife, Marylou of Cary, North Carolina, Linda Crocker and her husband, Kendall of Rindge, N.H., Sandra Richardson of Joppatowne, Md., and Dianne Oliva and her husband, Lawrence of Gardner; one daughter in-law, Joanne Godfrey of Winchendon; twenty grandchildren; thirty-three great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Frances was predeceased by two sons, Richard and Robert Godfrey; one granddaughter, Donna Godfrey; one great-grandson, Jason Hakkarainen; five brothers, Harry, Walter, Edward, Elmer and James Palmer; and three sisters, Grace Mikkelson, Anna Nordheim, and Elsie Coolidge.
Relatives and friends are planning to honor and celebrate Frances' life by gathering for the calling hours in the People's Church of Ashburnham, 56 South Main St., Ashburnham, on Monday, December 2, 2013, from 10-11 a.m. Her funeral service will follow in the church beginning at 11 a.m.
Burial will be in New Cemetery, Ashburnham.
Donations in Frances' memory may be made to the William and Frances Godfrey Campership Fund, C/O People's Church of Ashburnham, 56 South Main St., Ashburnham, MA 01430.
The Lamoureux Fletcher and Smith Funeral Home, 105 Central St., Gardner.
(From The Gardner News, Inc.)
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