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Verna Goodwin Obituary

Verna Goodwin 1923 - 2008 CLARKSBURG Verna Alice Goodwin, 84, of 471 Middle Road died Monday, May 26, 2008 at her home. Born in Pownal, Vt., on July 24, 1923, daughter of Arthur and Emily Crawford MacDonald, she attended schools in Pownal. Mrs. Goodwin was employed by the former Sprague Electric Co and later worked at Steinerfilm in Williamstown. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in North Adams. She was a member of the Clarksburg Senior Citizens. There is not a person who loved life more than she. She loved to dance and was the life of the party. She enjoyed people and had many wonderful friends. Her family was especially important to her. She enjoyed gardening and bird watching. She leaves her husband, Ralph Benjamin Goodwin, whom she married Aug. 25, 1945. Besides her husband, she leaves two sons, Wayne R. Goodwin of Candia, N.H., and Craig T. Goodwin of Gilmanton Iron Works, N.H.; a daughter, Cynthia M. Brouillet of Auburn, N.H.; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Barbara Drowne of Gardner and Ann Sharron of Florida. A brother, Albert MacDonald, is deceased. FUNERAL NOTICE: The funeral for Verna Goodwin will be Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 1 p.m. at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St., North Adams, with the Rev. David Anderson, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Calling hours at the funeral home will be Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. until the funeral. Memorial contributions may be made to VNA-Hospice of North Berkshire or the American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home.
Published by The Berkshire Eagle on May 27, 2008.

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Cindy Brouillet

May 28, 2022

Mom, it´s hard to believe 14 years have passed. There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of you. So much in my life has changed and i believe you have been watching over me. The girls and I speak of you often. Love and miss you always. Xxoo Cindy

Kathy (Sharron)Munger

June 18, 2008

Aunt Verna. I miss you a lot. We didn't get through all the family history, we didn't get to put the "sock monkey" together. There's just never enough time. We were like two peas in a pod, rushing around to take care of everyone else. I promise to finish these things , and I know you'll be there to help me. Kathy

Mrs. Craig (Lisa) Goodwin

June 12, 2008

Thank you for leaving me your son.
He brings me life, as once you did for him.
Although I cannot hope to salve his grief,
Nor fill his cup of joy back to the brim,
Know your flame of love has been passed on.
Your memory will help my love along,
Out of pain his happiness to win
Upon the sweet green fields of my belief.

Miss you very much and I know you you will always watch over us.

Craig Goodwin

June 12, 2008

Hey Mom,
I hope your looking down from heaven and can see how much everyone here misses you, and loves you. You were the best mom anyone could ever have, Don't worry about Dad, were taking good care of him. Please tell Nana and Grampa I said hello. I wish I had showed you more love when you were here with us, but I think you know how very special you ment to me. I believe someday we will all be together. Again in Gods house so I will see you there, OK.
Love you,
Craig

Barbara Drowne

June 8, 2008

Dear Ralph,
I am so glad Anne and I were able to spend one of Verna's last days with her. When she asked us to come see her along with our cousin Patricia, neither of us realized how much pain she was in. Though we were separated by miles, Verna was our sister and always had, and always will, hold a very special place in our hearts! I'm sure she's with Mom, Paul and Eddie, remembering the good old days. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, too.
Love,
Barbara and family

Wayne Goodwin

June 6, 2008

Mom,
It has been a week since you left us and I miss you more than ever. I know that there is a special place for you in Heaven. Have you met Nana and Grandpa yet? When you have a chance let me know you are O.K.

Love you,

Wayne

Jim/Marion Crawford

June 1, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Melissa Ouellette

May 29, 2008

The Goodwin Family,
Verna was more than a friend to anyone she met. She truly loved people, dancing and laughter. We used to dance and laugh at work all of the time. I loved our time together. She cared so deeply for people and wondered how she could give of herself if anyone needed her help. She always said she wanted to come back as a Cardinal and every time I see a Cardinal I think of her and smile.
Melissa ( former coworker and friend)

Bess Henderson

May 27, 2008

Dear Ralph and Family,
Verna was such a special person, loved by my stepmother, Helen Hawley, and her cousin, Hazel Bellows, both of whom I pray she can now once again embrace with all of their mutual love. Verna's loving care of these two members of my family meant so much to me, and I loved her in return for all she did to make their lives so complete with her friendship, care and love. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Debbi Lafata

May 27, 2008

Wayne and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I am praying for you and offer my sincere condolences.

Judy Gazzaniga (McDonald)

May 27, 2008

Dear Uncle Ralph, Wayne, Craig, and Cindy,
We were sorry to read about Aunt Verna's passing. We always had so much fun with her; she was the life of the party. I sure miss all the family get togethers we used to have (she was the only one I could get to dance the polka). Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love, Judy and Bob

Robin McAfee

May 27, 2008

Cindy & Family:

May memories of your mother bring you comfort during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

kim hassenpflug

May 27, 2008

dear ralph and family,
verna is with her mom and sonya now,and they are causing all sorts of laughter in heaven, i loved her dearly, she helped me so much when my mom passed. love, kim

Lisa Brodeur

May 27, 2008

Dear Cindy & Family,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Terry Baumann

May 27, 2008

Dear Cindy and family,
I am very sorry to learn of Verna's passing, she is a wonderful part of my childhhood memories. I can still see her in the kitchen rushing around and talking with frosting and food coloring on her fingers. Her generosity will be remembered.
Terry Baumann (Martelle)

Lorraine Choquette

May 27, 2008

Ralph & Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Verna's passing. I wanted so very much to see her one more time, but I wanted to remember her full of life. She was such a wonderful person, so kind, giving of herself she will be missed very much. Finally she is resting in peace, Rest in peace my friend.
Lorraine

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