Sara J. Goad

HARDWICK - Sara Jane Goad, 69, of Hardwick, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington.
She was born Feb. 28, 1946, in Albany, the daughter of the late James W. and Avis (Shedd) Goad. She attended Craftsbury and Alburg public schools.
She was first married to Eugene Dickson and later married Austin Clyde Isham Sr. on Feb. 3, 1979, in Hardwick.
Sara stayed at home to care for her young children and ran a day care. She was a domestic for local families and later worked as a clerk for Hardwick U Save Store.
She enjoyed family gatherings and cookouts, music and cats. Easter was her favorite holiday and she loved yellow roses.
Survivors include her companion, Claude Cloutier, of Hardwick; a son, Austin C. Isham Jr., of Duxbury; three daughters, Dolida Dolly Kennison, of Hardwick, Marena Mead of Hyde Park and Della Hall, of Greensboro Bend; a brother, Frank Goad, of Newport Center; two sisters, Patricia Maynard, of Burlington, and Brenda Delude, of Alburg; 13 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by four siblings, Melba Goad, John Goad, James Goad Jr. and Marie Camley.
Graveside services will be held in the spring in the Fairview Cemetery in Hardwick.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network, 198 Farr Ave., Morrisville, VT 05661, or to the North Country Animal League, 16 Mountain View Road, Morrisville, VT 05661.
Northern Vermont Funeral Service, in Hardwick, is in charge of arrangements.