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Abby Godbout Obituary
Born in New London, Conn., on Nov. 14, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Alva and Grace Abby (Dunn) Crandall.
Abby had been a nursing assistant and home health aide for many years before her retirement.
She was a member of the Wood River Six Principle Baptist Church.
Mrs. Godbout will be sadly missed by her children, Jeanne James and her husband, Robert, of Wood River Jct., Victoria and Bill Prellwitz of Hope Valley, Elizabeth Bailey of Hope Valley, Gloria Castagna of Hope Valley, Phyllis Kenyon and her husband, Mark, of Hartford, Conn., and Joseph Godbout and his wife, Lisa, of Hope Valley. She was the loving grandmother of 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her son-in-law, Wayne Bailey and her granddaughters, Doreen Crandall and Genise Nichols. She was the sister of the late Harold Crandall, Madeline Bellfleur, Elizabeth Taylor, John Crandall and Daniel Crandall.
Her funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the S.R. Avery Funeral Home, corner of Main and Bank streets, Hope Valley. Calling hours are respectfully omitted. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery.
For online condolences, visit www.averyfuneralhome.com .
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January 13, 2011
Abby, if we looked up your name in the dictionary, the definition would read; The meaning of unconditional love. I always felt loved by you and you were never afraid to express that love to all. Your children are all wonderful gifts you brought into this world and each one is a dear friend to me. I love you very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Jane
Peter Caggiano
January 8, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Sharon Gallagher
December 17, 2010
My Deepest Sympathy to the Godbout families. Abby worked with my mom, Nancy Gallagher, at Moore's for many years and was a frequent visitor at my house. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Richard Bestwick
December 17, 2010
My Deepest Sympathy to everyone in the Godbout family
And to my friend Joe. My thoughts and prayers are with you
in this time of sorrow.
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December 17, 2010
My condolences to the entire Godbout family in this time of lose. My Prayers and My thoughts are with you all. Love Marsha Dubs, Charlestown, R.I.
December 16, 2010
Abby,You'll always be MOM to me.
Always happy and full of love.
The warmest and most welcoming home, and coffee from a real percolator coffee pot !
My deepest condolences to the whole Godbout Family.
Herbie Armstrong Texas
Leonards
December 16, 2010
We are so sorry for the loss of your loved one.May the love you share with your family get you through this hard time. Love The Leonards
Tracy DeSantis
December 16, 2010
Gramma, You will never be forgotten! Thanks for all you did for me and my family. You were always there for me when my children were younger and I am soo glad they got to spend that quality time with you so that they could see where all the love and closeness in our family came from! Thanks for the many memories and I am sure daddy was waiting for you at the gate with a great big hug and smile! May you rest in peace!
We love you!
Tracy, Sal, Cheltia, Carissa and Little Sal
Shelley "Boucher" Austin
December 16, 2010
I have so many wonderful memories of Abby and the Godbout family, even her riding to work with us to Ladd School. I especially remember being with my sister Judy and Jeanne when I was very young. I think of you all often and will be in prayer for your family, as you grieve her loss during this Christmas season.
John 14:27 says: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world gives, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
I miss and love the Godbout family!
Fiona & Rick LaFountain
December 15, 2010
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you during this sad time. Take comfort in the legacy of love that has been passed on to you.
Darlene and Steve Murray
December 15, 2010
It can be so hard to face the new year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Hope Gomes
December 15, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss her too. Hope
Bob Matteson
December 15, 2010
To the Godbout family, the Matteson family (Bob,Carole, and Linda and their spouses) are sorry for your loss. We all enjoyed visiting Abby at the nursing home while we visited with our mom Eileen.
Ted Crandall
December 15, 2010
The last of Gracie and D. Alva's kids...
I miss Auntie Abby!
My heart goes out to you all at your loss -- especially poor Betty Lou. I hope you take some comfort in reminding yourself that the separation is just for awhile, but in Jesus we will be together forever. (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)
"Weeping may last for a night, but joy comes in the morning." (Psalm 30:5)
And finally:
"This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. (1 John 4:9-10)
December 15, 2010
I'm very sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Godbout, very nice person. Always treated me like family as a kid hanging out with Joe. My thoughts are with the entire family.
Scott Pepler
Bruce/Linda Lawton
December 15, 2010
Dear Friends,
Bruce and I send our deepest sympathy to all. Abby was a great funny lady, she loved all of you very much. May your memories of all the time together help with the healing of your loss. Abby is now at peace and enjoying and taking care of those who needed her funny wit. Your family has lost quite a few good members and only God know's why he needs them so close, I do hope Abby isn't teaching God how to drive. Gloria will know what I'm talking about.
Love to you all and again our deepest sympathy.
The Dechristophers
December 15, 2010
she was a wonderful mother and extraoradinary grandmother. our thoughts go out to the entire godbout family.
Catherine Naylor Presley
December 14, 2010
To The Godbout Clan, My deepest Sympathy, Prayers and Love to each and every one of you. Auntie Abby was loved by all who knew her. She raised a wonderful family full of loving, kind and compassionate children. You have all been a big part of the Naylor Family through the years. I loved Auntie Abby as if she were my own. I know she is with her loved ones who have gone before her. I am sure she is sitting down to tea with My Mom & Auntie Ivy Doyle! They were all such great friends. Be at Peace.
Cathee Naylor-Price-Presley, John D. III & Amos P. Price, New Orleans
Dianna Robbins
December 14, 2010
I am so sorry. May she rest in peace
Christa Culotta
December 14, 2010
She was a lovely lady to work with. My prayers and thoughts are with the family. May peace be with you
December 14, 2010
So sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in our thoughts,
Chip & Linda Gears
Julie and tom Smith
December 14, 2010
Abby and family, you were one great lady. I have so many memories from the farm and I had the pleasure to take care of you at home may you rest in peace and enjoy your reunion with you husband, love to all your family who loved you so love julie tom and barbara ann o
Herbert Matteson
December 14, 2010
I would like to offer my condolence to the ABBY C GODBOUT family sorr about your lost. If I can do anything for don't hesate to ask. Your Freind Herb Matteson
Frank & Mary Bliven
December 14, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
dee deee
December 14, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Melanie Keuper
December 14, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Jamie Tefft
December 14, 2010
Gram Godbout you will be sadly missed. We had lots of great times together. Breakfast in the mornings with Lisa. Rest in peace. Love Always Jamie, Jana, Miranda, and Gabrielle
Joseph Godbout
December 14, 2010
Love you gram, I know you will be there greeting all of us when its our time. Thanks for all the wonderful memories. You will never be forgotten.
The Riffles
December 14, 2010
You have a wonderful family! We know you will be missed. R.I.P.
December 14, 2010
Gloria and Family,
Imagine 2 great women leaving us on the sameday,Your Mom and my Mom loved nothing better than to be with their Family and Friends,that was what life was all about to them.We have great memories of them.I remember going with you to your Mom's house when i was a kid and how she loved to grab your cheeks and give you a big hug and kiss.There aren't to many families today that have the closeness and family values that they instilled on us.The only comfort is you know there in a better place.
Love Tim,Karen,&Madison Robar
Michael James
December 14, 2010
My dear Granny, You will always be the matriarch of our family. To this day we all have remained close and together because of your love. I will never forget the memories I have of holidays, visits, and scrabble games. You are my hero! Love you always, Michael
Jessica Vendetuoli
December 14, 2010
To The Godbout Family,
My sincere condolances.
Mim Allen
December 14, 2010
God bless you, Abby. You were a grand lady, a great sport and how you loved to laugh! I know you're enjoying your reunion with loved ones in Heaven.
Shannon Godbout
December 14, 2010
RIP Gramma love and miss you. Glad you are finally at rest, but you will be sadly missed!
December 14, 2010
RIP Gramma love and miss you. Glad you can finally rest with Grampa.
Megan
December 14, 2010
Love you Gramma, you were the best there ever was. Always full of love....
The Godbout Family
December 14, 2010
Hi Mom,
You have returned to heaven where we know you came from because you were a wonderful mother, sister, aunt, wife, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, and friend to all of us. Say hello to Dad, Doreen, Genise,Wayne, and everyone. we will be there with everyone in a blink of an eye. We will miss you terribly until then. Love your children and family
December 14, 2010
We love you Grandmother. You will be missed. Heaven will not be the same. You will bring joy to those we have lost in the past. Until we meet again Grama. Rest in peace.
Love your Grandaughter - Kimberly Bailey, Grandsons Colton and Dylan.
Karen Heroux
December 14, 2010
Rest in peace Gram, I know you are back in the arms of Grandpa, whom you've missed for years. We love you.
Karen, Dave, David & Lucas
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