R. Ted Godshall

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Skowhegan, Maine

R. Godshall Obituary

R. Ted Godshall
1933 - 2015
SKOWHEGAN - R. Ted Godshall, 81, passed away on April 25, 2015, in Skowhegan. He was born in Sellarsville, Pa., on Oct. 31, 1933, to Roy and Florence (Reily) Godshall. Ted often spoke lovingly of his grandmother who helped raise him, and of his dog Amy that he stated could never be replaced.
Ted attended schools in Pennsylvania and worked in flora-culture sales and at the Delaware State Hospital before retiring to Skowhegan. Ted volunteered for many years at Redington-Fairview General Hospital where he made many friends.
Ted loved to drive and spent many days traveling the roads of Maine with friends finding the best places to eat in the state. He often took friends to Quebec or Prince Edward Island, where he knew of inns that served the best breakfasts. He had many friends from around the country that visited and were treated to the Maine coast, mountains and back roads always ending with a great meal at Slates or Moody's Diner, two of his favorite places.
Ted traveled the world and enjoyed taking friends with him to Egypt, Turkey, China, Greece, India and Thailand; he traveled in Europe and often spoke of his travels to Portugal and Monaco. He enjoyed showing his travel pictures and souvenirs to anyone interested including his beautiful rugs from China and Turkey. His favorite travels were to Quebec City and Switzerland. As a young man, Ted drove across country several times and often spoke of the sports car he owned back then and the friends whom he visited.
Ted enjoyed cooking and entertaining, he especially liked to make eggs benedict for his visitors. He was a master gardener and loved the fresh asparagus and garden vegetables that he was proud to share with friends.
Ted is survived by his sister Edie Canning and her husband Den, her daughters Lisa Stone and Debbie Herzstein and her son Dean Canning of Pennsylvania; and many, many close friends.
Ted's family would like to thank the staff at Cedar Ridge Nursing Home, Redington-Fairview General Hospital and especially Dr. Michael Lambke for the wonderful care and friendship given to Ted over the years.
There will be no services at Ted's request. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Smart & Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan.

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Published by Central Maine on Apr. 30, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for R. Godshall

9 Entries

Bob Dyer

May 30, 2015

Ted has been a wonderful friend for over 60 years starting back in Pennsylvania. He has meant so much to my family and he has helped us in many different situations from giving sound advice, lending an experienced hand in working situations, and being a treasure for travel knowledge. He has given so much to humanity through volunteering and his variety of experiences he has shared with others.

Bonny Hosking-Fengel

May 11, 2015

I feel fortunate to have spent a week with cousin Teddy in his beloved Maine. We traveled all over Maine and Quebec, and I will never forget his hospitality. All my life it was a treat to visit his home and have a wonderful meal, and laugh together. I miss you, Teddy!

Norma Munn

May 4, 2015

So glad of the pictures posted here, they tell a story of better times for Ted. I will miss my friend and will remember our travels fondly and be forever grateful for his influence in my life.

Theresa Taylor

May 3, 2015

Ted was a wonderful person and will be missed. He will be in my prays.

June McLean

May 3, 2015

Dear Ted,you were a wonderful friend,who shared 'many of your delightful stories and beautiful photos of the great places you were able to visit and enjoy.
You'll certainly be missed by many many Friends and your Family.much love Dear Friend
One of your many Admirers,your travel partners......June McLean......rest in peace

breakfast with Ted

Bob Kenneally

April 30, 2015

I will miss Ted very much, knew him for a few short years but came to think of him has the big brother I never had growing up. Never tired of his stories and his little off humor. He was always apologizing for things he would say that were a bit off, but he spoke his mind for which I found refreshing.

Ted at Hall Farm after lobster feed on September 20, 1997

Angie Stockwell

April 30, 2015

It saddens me greatly that such a wonderful man will no longer be with us. For many, many years, Ted volunteered at the Margaret Chase Smith Library and every day I am reminded of his fine and diligent work which made researching here that much easier. He was kind to his many friends and so enjoyed volunteering. He traveled extensively and souvenirs from those trips adorn my home to this day. He used to collect matchbooks from places he had been which filled a 5 gallon container. I've only recently disposed of the contents, suspecting that Ted would be mortified to think that so many matches in one place might end up burning down my home!!! Seeing him in his last days and knowing that he was suffering made me so very, very sad. It pleased me that his hospice care workers were from my own family and that my own daughter and granddaughter were able to share time with him during his struggle to leave this world. He was such a kind, caring, dear friend and he will be missed terribly.

Jane Arthur

April 30, 2015

Ted was a close neighbor and good friend. I will think of him fondly every time I look at his neat red home. I know my Quaker friend is now at peace and through with all his health struggles which had plagued him in his later years. God bless you, Ted. I miss you. Fondly with love, Jane Arthur

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