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As a wonderful not only resident here at Cookingham-Greene but she was, & always will be, a mother/friend to me. Some come into our lives & leave footprints in our soul. Lillian Breen
Lillian Breen
May 06, 2025
Milford, Massachusetts
Jul 22, 1926 – Feb 26, 2025
Esther Godek - a recent resident of Ashland, MA and long-time resident of Chicopee, MA - passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025, at the age of 98 after a brief illness. Esther leaves her daughter Marianne Toomey of Holliston, MA; granddaughter Marissa Connolly and her husband Dan Connolly...
Read MoreAs a wonderful not only resident here at Cookingham-Greene but she was, & always will be, a mother/friend to me. Some come into our lives & leave footprints in our soul. Lillian Breen
Lillian Breen
May 06, 2025
To Marianne & Marissa & Family: Our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother and grandmother! Here are a few of our thoughts: When Esther arrived at Cookingham Greene over 10 years ago, her friendly outgoing nature quickly made her a welcome addition to our community. Esther came to all of the community events, enjoyed playing canasta, and liked playing in the bocce league. She loved painting with water colors and her house was beautifully decorated with her paintings. She loved...
Bill and Maureen Harvey
April 08, 2025
Our sincere condolences to the family on the loss of Mrs. Godek. Having been a neighbor of our parents for many years in the Dana Park Chicopee, she was a talented artist that gifted our parents one of her paintings that they cherished for many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss.
The Roy Family
March 16, 2025 | Other
Marianne, I am so sorry to read about the death of your beloved mother. She certainly had a long and memorable life full of love for others. The request for random acts of kindness is so appropriate for someone who practiced that throughout her life. Kindness brings smiles to at least 2 people: those who receive them and those who give them. And it leaves the community a much better place than before. Certainly, the world could use much more kindness. You have written a great tribute to...
Michael Dziekan
March 13, 2025
What a beautiful tribute to a life so full of happiness, love and wonder, sounds like a precious gift to all who knew her and now about her,very much wish i had known you and i will try to do acts of kindness in your honor God bless you and your family dear Esther!!
Darly
March 09, 2025
Loved reading this obituary of a remarkable life. I did not know Esther but wish I had. Your love for her shines through every word. Please accept these sincere condolences from a stranger who would have enjoyed a conversation with her in the grocery store line.
Carol
March 08, 2025
Did not know this amazing woman. Talk about a life well lived, we need more Esther´s on this earth. My sympathies to all who knew her.
Sue
March 08, 2025 | Other
Wow! What a full life she had. My deepest condolences to her family.
Kimberly Ann Budd
February 28, 2025