Photo courtesy of Chadwick Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC - New London
New London, New Hampshire
Aug 15, 1939 – Jan 15, 2022 (Age 82)
Sunapee, NH-Eleanor "Ellie" (Babiar) Goddard, 82, died peacefully at her home in Sunapee, NH on January 15, 2022.
She was born in Yonkers, NY on August 15, 1939 the daughter of Emil and Martha (Meisternect) Babiar.
Ellie graduated form Cobleskill SUNY with a degree in childhood education and later married Walter Goddard in 1965 after meeting on a blind date.
They moved to New London, NH in 1971 . Ellie was an accomplished Master Gardener and never passed a plant she couldn't help. She was an active and dedicated member of the Lake Sunapee United Methodist Church and the Sunapee Gardeners and often volunteered at Council on Aging and the Abbott Library.
Ellie is predeceased by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Walter Goddard of Sunapee, NH; a daughter, Jean and a son, David; her sisters, Susan Shannahan of Norfolk, VA and Edith Amey of Philadelphia, PA.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lake Sunapee United Methodist Church, 9 Lower Main Street, Sunapee, NH 03782.
Dear Walt and family,
Ellie fought the fight, always with a bright spirit. We loved seeing her, at Kathan Gardens and around our community. Ellie was a giver, we admired & appreciated all she did for others. Ellie will be remembered and missed by so many.
Please accept our deepest sympathy, we were fortunate to know her.
Jill & Dennis Kathan
January 14, 2023 | Newport, NH
I remember Ellie as one of the nicest people I have had the pleasure to know.
Ann Paulson, New London.
Ann Paulson
January 08, 2023 | New London, NH | Friend
Deepest condolences to Walter, David and Jean. We all met at the Goddard reunion at Clyffe Pypard, Swindon, Wiltshire, many years ago. God Bless.
Peter Goddard COOM
February 25, 2022 | Edinburgh, UK | Family
Walt and family, I send to you my deepest sympathy. Ellie was truly one of the kindest people I know. She was community minded and gave so much of her time and energy. Always a joy to be around her. Whenever I was with her, there was a gentleness and peacefulness about her. It was contagious and I will miss her very much.
With love,
Jay Leavitt
Jay Leavitt
February 02, 2022 | New London, NH | Friend
Although we met briefly, I feel we've known each other forever. Forever rest in peace Ellie
Kathy and Neal Bramberg
January 31, 2022 | Sunapee, NH | Friend
Walt, So sorry to learn of Ellie's passing. Many fond memories. You are in my thoughts
Richard Rodgers
January 30, 2022 | DELTAVILLE, VA | Friend
I will remember Ellie with great fondness. She was a very special lady.
Kaaren Drent
January 27, 2022 | New London, NH | Friend
Words are hard for me to find right now, so let me begin with sending much love, hugs and prayers to Walt, Jean and David. Inspiration, compassion, eloquence, devotion are only a few words to describe Ellie. I first met Ellie as part of the gardeners and soon she inspired me with extra love to my own garden and what’s more special is that a beautiful friendship blossomed. She loved the Town of Sunapee, community and her beloved church. She made the world a better place unconditionally. ...
Nancy Staszkiewicz
January 26, 2022 | Sunapee, NH | Friend
I was so sad to read about the world losing Ellie. When I returned to Sunapee in the summer of 1993, I'm not sure how it happened, but I ended up being one of her happy gardeners in the Harbor and learning so many good practices which I continue to use. Ellie and Walter turned my beloved house on Heritage Road into a splendid home which truly sat proudly on the land. I know she will walk always among those gardens, and we will think of her with such love in remembering her there.
Kathy Ward
January 25, 2022 | Andover, NH | Friend
