SPENCER: Jefferey C. Goodrow, Sr., 75, died suddenly, Friday, Sept. 7 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester after being stricken ill. His wife of 34 years, Jane I. (Marderosian) Goodrow, died in 2001. He leaves his sons Jefferey C. Goodrow, Jr. and his wife Maureen and John F. Goodrow all of No.Brookfield, three grandsons, Jacob M. and Jarod J. Goodrow all of No.Brookfield, and Jackson J. Goodrow of Newbury, four brothers John E. Goodrow, Jr. of Wilmington, NC, James P. Goodrow of Rutland, Jason Goodrow and his wife Mary Ellen of Oakham and Joel Goodrow and his wife Joni of Auburn, several nieces and nephews.
Jeff was a Principal Analyst for National Grid in Westboro for 37 years, retiring in 2005.
Born in Worcester, he was the son of John E. Goodrow Sr. and Julia (Dauderis) Cooney, graduated from Commerce High School and attended Nichols College in Dudley. He served his country with the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War was wounded and received the Purple Heart. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans.
Jeff enjoyed hunting and was an avid golfer and member of Quail Hollow Golf Club in Oakham.
Funeral services for Jeff will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 12 in the J.HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours are Tuesday, Sept. 11 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc., 309 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452.