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L. Earl Godsoe Jr.

L. Godsoe Obituary

HARTLAND -- L. Earl Godsoe Jr., 83, died, Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at Sebasticook Valley Heath Care Facility in Pittsfield, following a long illness. He was born in Greenbush, on March 4, 1928, the son of the late L. Earl and Noretta (Harris) Godsoe, Sr.

He was a member of the Maine Antique Power Association and enjoyed going to shows and displaying replicas of antique motors that he built.

He is survived by his son, L. Earl Godsoe III and wife Penny of Hartland; his daughter, Mary Lou Storen and husband Fred of Newport; his stepdaughter, Nancy Armstrong and husband Gary of Pittsfield; four stepsons, Jerry Alton, Robbie Alton, Allen Alton and Philip Alton; eight grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Ronald Godsoe and wife Nancy of Hartland, Henry Godsoe and wife Norma of Plymouth, and Lee Godsoe and wife Janet of Newport; and one sister, Sylvia (Molly) Worthing, of Howland.

He was predeceased by his parents; a sister, Irma Temple; and a brother, Nolan Godsoe.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. June 4, 2011, at Detroit Village Cemetery, Route 220, in Detroit, with Milo Vanadestine officiating.

To leave a message of kindness for the family, please visit www.shoreynichols.com.

Care for the family has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.

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

Published by Morning Sentinel on May 19, 2011.

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michelle and robert nason

May 25, 2011

we r very sorry for your loss. I did not know the way rob talked about him he was a very nice guy. our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family

May 20, 2011

Earl,Penny, & Family, so sorry for your loss. Our thougths are with you as it is never easy even if it may be for the best.

Ron & Joyce Holmes

Donna Allen

May 19, 2011

Earl, Penny and family, so sorry for your loss but he is in a better place now and free from pain.

Annette Folsom Watrous

May 19, 2011

So sorry to hear of your loss. He was a wonderful man and will forever stay in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Annette Folsom Watrous & family.

May 19, 2011

Hi Earl and Penny, I am sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care, Jennie Hart and family

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