Ruth Elizabeth (Drew) Goodall died peacefully at the Belknap County Home on October 10, 2012. She was born at home in Boston, Massachusetts on April 27, 1921.
Ruth was the fifth child of Charles and Margaret Drew. She married Dr. Edwin B. Goodall jr. and had five children: Gretchen, Karen, Edwin, Charles and Heidi. Ruth was predeceased by her son, Charles, her parents, in laws, former husband and five siblings: Charles, Lawrence, John, Marion and Geneviere Drew. Ruth’s sister, Margaret Craig lives in Meredith. Her children are Gretchen Goodall of Meredith, Karen Goodall–Lawrence and her husband David Lawrence of Bristol, England. Dr. Edwin B. Goodall III and his wife Dr. Cecelia Cox of Sandwich and Heidi Bucker and her husband Richard Buckler of Moultonboro.
Ruth’s nine grandchildren are Cara Wiley and husband Keith Wiley of Strafford, NH, Megan Edington and Todd McLeod of Belfast, Maine, Justin Goodall of New York, Anne Goodall of New Mexico, David Lawrence of Bristol, England, Bridget Buckler Demers and husband Christian Demers of Woodbridge, VA, Robert Buckler and Kimberly Ruth Teter of Denver Colorado and Richard Buckler of Tuftonboro, NH.
Her Great Grandchildren are Luke, Hannah and Emma Wiley of Strafford, NH and Ben, Drew and Adam Robson of Belfast, ME.
During her life Ruth was a full time mother and community volunteer for the March of Dimes, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society and the American Red Cross.
Ruth will be remembered for her strong spirit, sense of humor and love of family and friends. Her family is grateful for the skilled and loving care she received during her years at the Belknap County Home.
Ruth’s Memorial Service will be held at the Wonalancet, NH Chapel on November 24, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view the online memorial, go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.