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Ann Knightly Obituary
Concord, NH - Ann (Joy) Knightly (Goddard) died January 27, 2023. Joy was born on April 24, 1939 to Francis Goddard and Amalie Willis Goddard.
She attended Northwood Mt Herman High School and graduated in 1957. She attended UNH where she met Roger Knightly, and they were married on June 13, 1959.
Joy was the proud mother of Howard (Curt), Russell, and Scott Knightly. As a family they took many trips to Algonquin Park in Canada, where they grew to love the quiet solitude of the woods and nature.
Joy always tried to see the bright side of life. Thought she could be "snarky", as one doctor told her, she could find something to laugh about in most situations.
Mrs. Knightly was a devoted member of the Durham Congregational Church for many years. Spending countless hours making wreaths for the Christmas Fairs with her friends of the church.
Joy lived a Havenwood Heritage Heights in Concord NH for the last five years, where she associated with many acquaintances. She attended bible study, played games, and visited with people she passed as she "zipped" down the hallways on her motorized scooter, going from her room to different areas of the lodge. She was happy to have many visits from family and friends and, was especially sad for the many people who never heard from their loved ones.
Joy is predeceased by her beloved son Russell, husband Roger, and brother Eugene Goddard.
She leaves behind sons Howard and wife Debra Knightly of Durham, Scott and wife Tonya Knightly of Northwood, daughter-in-law Jocelyn Knightly of Durham. Six grandchildren, Matthew Knightly and Jenell Green, Robert Knightly and wife Cammy Knightly, Nicholas Knightly, Cameron Knightly, Christian Knightly, and Hannah Knightly. Two great grandchildren Owen and Tucker Knightly. Sisters in law Marion Smith and Sandy Goddard, nieces and nephew.
Services will be at Durham Community Church on June 3 at 2:00.
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Jane Pollard
May 19, 2023
I knew Joy through the Community Church of Durham. I am adding a comment because, sadly, I cannot be at her Memorial service. My fondest memory of Joy was working with her at wreath making. We both decided that I was not very good at making wreaths so maybe it would be better tor me to cut the boughs for the wreaths. Joy was very patient with me because I couldn´t do that well either! She always chatted with me about her children and grandchildren and did so proudly. I was able to talk with Joy right before she passed. After I got off the phone, I felt grateful for the nice chat we had had. I will always remember Joy and Roger with great fondness.
Jane Pollard
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