Joan-Goody-Obituary

Joan Goody

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GOODY--Joan. Noted Boston architect Joan Goody died of pancreatic cancer on September 8 at her home on Beacon Hill. Elegant and smart, stylish and witty, Goody left her imprint on Boston, improving its civic and architectural profile. She was the senior member of Goody Clancy, a firm known for...

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I was the flower girl at cousin Joan’s wedding to Marvin in 1960. Very few women were architects when Joan entered the field, but it was what she wanted to do and she did it, with great success. As I grew older, I got to know and really appreciate her work ... her concern for communities and context is as obvious as her intellectual skill in her architectural projects. I also remember her personal sense of style, wide variety of interests, and active support of civil rights and social...

She will be sorely missed. I valued her insight and guidance.

Lovingly,
Nancy H. Goody
Cousin of Marvin Goody