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Ruby Goodell Obituary
Born the youngest of 18 children in Mooers Forks, N.Y., Nov. 11, 1930, she was the daughter of Albert and Emma (Rock) Nephew.
She was married to Charles Magoon in 1948. Together they had three children. Her second marriage was to Richard Goodell on March 10, 1973.
Mrs. Goodell attended school in Mooers. After working at various area restaurants, she and her husband Richard opened the D and R Restaurant in 1963. After 32 years of successful operation, Mr. and Mrs. Goodell retired in 1995. She enjoyed picking berries and was affectionately known as the "Berry Lady." She also enjoyed gardening, crocheting, playing board games and cards, following her husband's and brother's racing careers and spending time with family, especially her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Goodell is survived by her husband of 35 years; two children and their spouses, Wayne and Fran Magoon of Ellenburg Center, Doreen and Daniel Barcomb of Ellenburg Center; four grandchildren, Jonathan Magoon and his wife Christa of West Chazy, Jason Magoon and his fiancée Dawn Whateley of Latham, Jordynne Magoon of Ellenburg Center, Shawna Bussey and her fiancé Chris DeAngelo of Dannemora; four great-grandchildren, Taylor Manor, Bryce and Brielle DeAngelo, Jillian Magoon; a sister and brother-in-law, Eva and Charles Drown of Mooers; a brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Catherine Nephew of Ellenburg Depot; many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents; an infant son, James Magoon; siblings, Irene Saunders, Leo Nephew, Wilmer Nephew, Lillian Robinson, Bertha Provost, Earl Nephew, Pearl Ash, Delsie Begore, Harold Nephew, Stella Sheehy, Richard Nephew; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held at the Chateaugay Funeral Home Sunday, July 20, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 21, in Ellenburg United Methodist Church with Rev. John Gillette of Mooers Wesleyan Church officiating.
Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Ellenburg Center.
A reception will be held at the Ellenburg Center Fire Department.
Donations in her memory may be made to the Ellenburg Center Fire Department or the family.
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Carl and Kathy Sears
July 22, 2008
Dear Doreen and Danny,
Wish we were there to give you hugs and support. May you be comforted by the many fond memories that those around you are sharing with you.
July 22, 2008
Doreen: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I do know how very close you were to your mom. Hold those memories.
Jackie Hall (Schuyler Falls)
Patrick and Brenda Yelle
July 22, 2008
Dick we are sorry to hear about ruby. She was a sweet woman and a very loved one. Our hearts are with you.
Carol Hoenig
July 22, 2008
My condolences, Doreen. You were so incredibly supportive and helpful during my Mom's surgery and subsequent death. May you receive the same comfort and support in your loss.
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Marge (Whalen) Gnass
July 21, 2008
So sorry to hear about the loss of Ruby. She was a great lady.I have memories of the D&R with Dick & Ruby.God Bless the family.
Mindy Sussdorff
July 21, 2008
Wayne, your mother's broad smile and positive energy will be missed, my thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
Barbara and Darel Peck
July 21, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Peggy Mccomb
July 21, 2008
Jim and I are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Jim and Peggy Mccomb
Delores Wykes
July 20, 2008
Uncle Dick, Doreen and Wayne,
I am so sorry that we were unable to attend today, but please know that are hearts are there with you all. Most of us already know how hard it is to loose parents, but now we have to go on and try to make our children and grandchildren as happy and as healthy as ours did for us. Aunt Ruby did just that, as Sandy said maybe we didn't get to see her as much as we should have, but I can tell you she will always have a special place in my heart.
Again our prayers are with each and
everyone of you.
All our Love, The Gary Wykes'
Delores, Gary and Becki
Donald & Judy Bombard (neice)
July 20, 2008
Wayne, Doreen and remaining family members,
There will be a large void in the Nephew family now that the good lord has taken our loved one away to a peaceful place. She was an organizer of getting the family together for various functions. Don and I will never forget all the Sunday night suppers where many of the Nephew family would gather
at a restaurant to enjoy being together. I will never forget our phone conversations that would go on for a length of time and all the laughs we shared. Memories are all that is left but I tell you Donald and I will always have comfort to know that we were able to share many good times with her. Her suffering is over and we will accept that knowing she is with the rest of her loved family members and just being so at rest will make us accept this sorrow and trust the rest of you will do the same.
Jerry DesGroseilliers
July 20, 2008
I'm sorry to hear of Ruby's passing. I've always thought the world of Ruby and Dick - good people. I've got lots of great memories of her.
Carol and Jim Burleigh
July 20, 2008
Family of Aunt Ruby,
We were so sorry to hear about Aunt Ruby's passing.She was so loved by so many and will be missed by all. We have so many memories to cherish. May your faith,your family and friends help you through this difficult time.You all will be in our thoughts and in our prayers.
Carol and Frank Lippolis
July 19, 2008
Dear Wayne and Doreen,
Our deepest condolances on the passing of your mother. The years have flown but the memories linger on. May God bring beautiful and pleasant memories to you to remember her. Love Carol and Frank
John & Sandy Goodroe
July 19, 2008
Aunt Ruby will be greatly missed. We didn't see each other that often but always made a point of phoning each other a few times a year and once in awhile would see each other in Plattsburgh. Our family will always remember how GREAT she and Uncle Dick were looking after our Dad (Harold) while residing in Florida. For that we were always so greatful. Aunt Ruby enjoyed life and loved her family as we all loved her.
bruce paul
July 19, 2008
was sorry to hear ruby passed
away. she and dick knew my dad
well and everytime i saw them [field
day,d AND R ETC.] they always shared a story or two about himwith me.it was great..
Doug & Karen Trombley
July 19, 2008
We will always remember Ruby's wonderful smile and contagious laughter. She was a beautiful person inside and out. Our love to you all
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