Betty R. Goodman

Of Meriden, CT, age 95, of 320 Colony St. (The Bradley Home), wife of the late Jack (Isaac) Goodman, passed away Thursday, Sept. 20. Born on Dec. 4, 1911 in London, England to Fanny and Max Byer. Resided in Hull, MA and Pembroke Pines, FL. Before moving to Meriden, CT to be near her family, she and her husband owned and operated Jacques Beauty Salon and The Original Penny Candy House in Hull, MA for many years. She was a member of Temple Beth Shalom in Hull, life member of The Sisterhood of Temple Beth Shalom, a life member of Hadassah and a member of The Order Of Eastern Star. She was the first Chairman in Hull of The American Heart Fund, a post she held for many years. She is survived by daughters Geraldine Goodman of Wells, ME and Dorothy Ann Elkin and her husband David of Wallingford, CT. Grandchildren Michael Elkin of Wallingford, CT, Scott Kadish of Cincinnati, OH, Marc Kadish of Chestnut Hill, MA and Debra Golas of Meriden, CT. Great grandchildren Michael and Sarah Golas, Ian, Kendall, Max and Cooper Kadish. Predeceased by her brother Irving Byer and great grandson Matthew Golas. A Graveside Service will be held at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, MA on Sunday, Sept. 23 at 10:45 AM. A period of mourning will be held at the home of Dorothy and David Elkin, 437 No. Main St., Wallingford, Sunday evening 6-9 and all day Monday, Sept. 24. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bradley Home or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements under the dirction of John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 E. Main St., MERIDEN, CT.