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Herbert Goodell Obituary
Born Aug. 3, 1922, in Bingham, Maine, he was the son of the late Levi and Marion (Rollins) Goodell.
Herbie had lived in Rochester for the past 53 years after moving from Portsmouth. He worked as a truck driver for Interstate Transportation for many years until his retirement and a member of the Teamsters Union. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during World War II as a radar operator in New Guinea. He enjoyed traveling with his late wife, Lottie Goodell. In his younger years he enjoyed tinkering and cleaning his cars.
Members of his family include his sons, Steve Goodell and his wife, Jakki, of Rochester and Herbie Goodell of Rochester; his daughters, Cheryl Dallaire and her husband, David, of Rochester and Brenda Fontaine of Alton, N.H.; his grandchildren, Scott Dallaire and his wife, Kelly, Brett Goodell and his wife, Shay, Casey Goodell, Katelyn and Megan Fontaine and Tyler Goodell.
He was predeceased by his wife, Lottie Hustus; three brothers and two sisters and a grandson, Cory Dallaire.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 10, at 11:30 a.m. in the chapel of the R.M. Edgerly & Son Funeral Home, 86 South Main St., Rochester N.H.
Burial will be in the Maine Veterans Cemetery at a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
for Herbert Goodell
Rebecca Johnson
September 14, 2011
Steve and Jakki,
I am sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Please accept my belated condolences and know that my prayers and thoughts are with you. Jakki after we spoke last week I put him in my prayers and for peace to you and your family. I am sure he will be missed. Love and light to all you and yours.
Becky Johnson
Marie Melanson
September 14, 2011
Dear Cheryl and Dave,
Sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paul & Gloria Adams
September 10, 2011
Steve, Jakki and family
My condolences on the loss of your dad. May your memories bring you comfort in this time of sadness. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Steph Monza
September 10, 2011
Dear Steve, Jakki, Casey and Brett,
I'm so sorry to read the loss of your Dad and Grandfather. Our friendship goes back many years...I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers throughout this time of sadness.
With love,
Steph (Faria)
Ron + Deb Alexander
September 9, 2011
Hi,
We're sorry for your loss of dad.
Michelle Mains
September 9, 2011
Brenda, Katie and the rest of the family: I am so sorry for the loss of your father/grandfather. I have nothing but the fondest memories of him. I still picture him tinkering away in his garage and also him always having a can of nuts beside his chair.
September 9, 2011
Herbie, Brenda, Cheryl and Steve: My deepest Sympathy on the passing of your Dad. I spent many of years and holidays with you all. Lottie and Herbert always cared for me like their own. So many great memories of your parents and their love for you all. Both, hold a special place in my heart and will be truly missed. Sending my love, Debra Spruce xx oo
September 9, 2011
Our sincere condolences.
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Terrie Nickerson
September 9, 2011
Dear Brenda, Katelyn and Megan,
We're so sorry to learn of Herbie's passing and hope you can get through this rough time with memories of his long and full life, held forever in your hearts.
Sincerely,
Terrie, "Nick", and Levi
Rochester District VNA
September 9, 2011
To the Goodell family, The Rochester District VNA would like to express our sympathy on the loss of Herbie. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family and friends.
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