Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Mildred Garrett Obituary
Born Feb. 5, 1913, in Liberty, N.Y., the daughter of Arthur G. and Emma Rose (Meumann) Goff, she resided many years in Plainfield, N.J., where she graduated from Muhlenberg Hospital School of Nursing, as a registered nurse. She was a member of the hospital's team dispatched to assist in the Hindenburg disaster.
Mildred enjoyed antiques, New England, genealogy, her family and friends.
She maintained diaries and photo albums from grade school to recent months which reveal her character and values, as well as chronicle her personal encounter with 97 years of history.
She resided in Wolfeboro for many years, having previously lived in Sanbornville and Warner, N.H.
Mildred was a member of the First Congregational Church in Sanbornville and the Parish Helpers of the church, the Muhlenberg Hospital Nurses Alumna Association and the "Goff/Gough; Ancestors and Descendants" Association.
Widow of the late George W. Garrett, who died in 1999, she is survived by three children, James and wife, Patricia Garrett of Hollis, Nancy Garrett Scheier and husband, Stephen Scheier of Lebanon, N.J., and William and wife, Joyce Garrett of Plainfield, N.J.; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Howard A. Goff of Little Silver, N.J.; two nieces and one nephew.
She was predeceased by her granddaughter, Cori Kurzawa, who died in 1984.
A funeral service will be held Friday, June 11, at 2 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Sanbornville with the Rev. Mary James, pastor, officiating. A calling hour will be held before the service from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Interment will follow at Lovell Lake Cemetery in Sanbornville.
Arrangements are in the care of Peaslee Funeral Home, 2079 Wakefield Road in Sanbornville.
A memorial service will be held at the Hollis Center Baptist Church in Hollis, Maine, at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to First Congregational Church of Wakefield, United Church of Christ, 2718 Wakefield Road, P.O. Box 809, Sanbornville, NH 03872.
To express condolences, please visit www.peasleefuneralhome.com.
Visit www.fosters.com/obits for an online guest book.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Mildred Garrett
3 Entries
roger and maryellen lambert
June 14, 2010
JIM AND PAT,
MY AND ROGER'S PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE BOTH OF YOU AT THIS TIME. ME AND ROGER ARE SORRY TO HERE THE PASSING OF YOUR MOTHER. ME AND ROGER WILL BE THINKING OF YOU AT THIS TIME.
Ralph&Rose Gaddy
June 11, 2010
Praying for your family as you go through the loss of Millie. May God comfort you with the happy memories you shared with her. Love, Ralph and Rose
Art and Pam Coldwell
June 11, 2010
May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories as you celebrate a Proverbs 31:10-31 lady.
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results
Make a Donation
in Mildred Garrett's name
Memorial Events
for Mildred Garrett
Funeral services provided by:
Peaslee Funeral Home - Farmington24 Central Street, Farmington, NH 03835
How to support Mildred's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Mildred Garrett's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
