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Jeffrey Goodale Obituary

Jeffrey N. Goodale, age 73, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. Jeff is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years, Susan (Rowell) Goodale; and his daughters, Dawn Dolan and her husband Daniel of Hingham and Amanda Kelley and her husband Brian of Weymouth. He also leaves his grandchildren, Heather and Michael Dolan and Diana and Adam Kelley. Jeff was predeceased by his daughter, Heather Goodale. Jeff was born in Newton and lived most of his life in Weymouth, where he worked for the town of Weymouth for 40 years before retiring 15 years ago. Jeffrey honorably served his country in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. At Jeffs request, funeral services will be private with the C. C. Shepherd Funeral Service, 134 Pleasant St. (Columbian Sq.), S. Weymouth. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jeffreys memory to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute / The Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, Floor 6, Brookline, MA 02445-9924. If you would like to leave a message for the family, please visit www.ccshepherd.com.

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Published by The Weymouth News from Jul. 1 to Jul. 13, 2016.

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Toni and Guy Arena

July 1, 2016

So sorry to hear of your loss. Jeff was a lovely man. Our deepest condolences to the entire family

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Chip Fontaine

July 1, 2016

I started as Town Engineer in Weymouth in 1995. Jeff was the senior engineer and had been Acting Town Engineer just prior to my hire. He was far more knowledgeable in public works than me, which is an understatement. He was so generous and helpful, literally invaluable, to me for my early years. He was also a nice, funny, easy to like guy and always a pleasure to work with. When he took advantage of an early retirement, I praised and thanked him as best I could for all his help and years of invaluable service to the town but I also knew that it was definitely the best thing for him. I hope he and his family got to spend some good years together. He visited occasionally after that and it was always great to see him. Like many others, I will miss seeing him very much. Godspeed, Jeff.

Francine Nesson

July 1, 2016

To the Goodale family: I am so very sorry to hear about Jeff. I played cribbage for about 1O years against Jeff and his, partner Dick in the good old days at the American Legion....or should I say, I kept them company while they kicked my butt. Thankfully, they did it fast so it didn't hurt so much. I found Jeff to be a sweet and honorable guy who had a great love for greyhounds. I always told him, he must be someone special....he had a whole street to himself. May he rest in peace and may your memories help comfort you at this very difficult time.

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