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Roy Goddard Obituary

Monroe, NY

Roy B. Goddard, Jr., age 69, of Monroe, NY and formerly of Port Jervis, NY, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at his home.

He was born on May 15, 1939 in the Bronx, NY, the son of the late Roy B. Goddard, Sr. and Doris Grisez Goddard.

Roy was a retired Chief Warrant Officer for the United States Army at Peekskill, NY. He was a veteran with the U.S. Army serving our country during the Korean War. He was member of the American Legion. He was also a former Ski Instructor at Bel Air Mountain Ski resort known by everyone as "Snoopy".

A family statement reads: "Roy was an avid golfer and enjoyed life and people to the fullest, never acting judgemental towards anyone."

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patricia Conklin Goddard. He is also survived by his son, Roy Goddard and his companion, JoAnn of Fishkill, NY; his two daughters, Darlene Fick of Montgomery, NY and Roseann Roberts of the State of Florida; his daughter-in-law, Laurie Goddard of Pennsylvania; his mother-in-law, Edna Conklin of Huguenot, NY; two brothers, Robert Goddard of the State of Florida and Jerry of Port Jervis; his sister, Janet of Port Jervis; 12 grandchildren; six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Friday, August 22, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 23 at 11:30 a.m. at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis Ashley officiating. Private interment will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery, Matamoras, PA.

Memorial donations may be made to the The Leukemia Lymphoma Society, Westchester Hudson Valley Chapter, 1311 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, NY 10605.

Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, for information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family, visit knight-auchmoody.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Times Herald-Record on Aug. 22, 2008.

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Dottie-Charlie Weeden

September 7, 2008

Pat and family.... It has been a good many years since I have seen Roy but whenever I spoke with his brother Bob I always asked re: Roy. I was so sorry to read on line of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very sad time. Mom also sends her condolences.(Aunt Frances Fairweather) Sincerely, cousins

Geri Mannino-Lewin

September 7, 2008

We will miss his smiling face and wonderful personality. It was an honor and pleasure to have known such a kind and gentle man. Our deepest sympathy, The Rite Aid/Eckerd Pharmacy crew in Monroe on Lakes Rd

John Todd

August 26, 2008

Snoopy was my golfing buddy. I
remember the time we came back
to the Ranch and he told everyone
he had beat the hell out of me. He
had 122 and I had 91.

Paula Gabriel

August 25, 2008

I will miss my "Uncle Roy" and will always treasure the memories at the Tropic Ranch. He always watched out for me there and I know he will still be watching out for me now. Pat, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Doug and Betsy Bosley

August 24, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Love Of My Life!

August 23, 2008

Another Beautiful Day!

August 23, 2008

All Should Have A Drink!

August 23, 2008

Lynne and Fred Shotwell

August 23, 2008

Words cannot express the sorrow we feel over the loss of our Dear friend Roy. He was an inspiration to all that knew him. We will always miss Roy's wonderful presence and cherish our precious memories of him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
With deepest sympathy,
Lynne and Fred

Red Goddard

August 22, 2008

REST IN PEACE ROY

kisha dellavecchia

August 22, 2008

sorry to hear this.i remember being little and running back and forth from my grandparents house just to play with the kids. i know he will be sadly missed by your family.

Roseanne Roberts

August 22, 2008

Roy If I could turn back time to have you back it would be done. We miss you forever Love Ro

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