Kathy Kittredge Goodman

Kathy Kittredge Goodman, 67, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family after a brave battle with cancer. Kathy was born in Springfield, MA in 1947. She was a member of the Longmeadow High School Class of 1965 and attended Russell Sage College in Troy, NY. She was the longtime owner of Papers Plus, a stationery and invitations business for over forty years, a lifelong member of Hadassah and other philanthropic organizations. She was also a member of both Tumble Brook and Boca West Country Clubs. Kathy divided her time between East Longmeadow, MA, Boca Raton, FL, Natick, MA, and Quechee, VT. Kathy was predeceased by her parents Sidney and Evelyn Kittredge. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Daniel Goodman and her children Beth Goodman Maser (Peter) of Potomac, MD and Adam (Tracy) Goodman of Longmeadow, MA. Nana, as she was lovingly known, is also survived by her beloved grandchildren Jordan and Maxwell Maser and Sydney and Madison Goodman. She also leaves her brother Perry (Patricia) Kittredge of Belchertown, MA. Brothers-in-law Jerry (Margaret) Goodman of Jerusalem, Israel, David (Debbi) Goodman of Bloomfield, CT, and Bern (Roberta) Goodman of Longmeadow, MA, as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday January 5, 2015 at Temple Beth El, 979 Dickinson Street, Springfield, MA with burial immediately following the service at Kodimoh Cemetery, 366 Kings Highway, West Springfield, MA. Shiva Services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday evenings at the home of Tracy and Adam Goodman, 63 Briarcliff Road, Longmeadow, MA. Throughout her illness Kathy repeatedly expressed that all of the medical staff were kind and showed great care during her treatments. For those reasons, donations can be made in Kathys name to the DAmour Cancer Center, Baystate Hospice (both part of the Baystate Hospital), or to the charity of your choice. For further information or directions, please visit ascherzimmerman.com.