Mr. John L. Goodland, a resident of Woburn, formerly of Medford and beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Ann (McNally) passed away at his home on Monday morning, July 26, 2021. He was 91 years old.
Born in Somerville, Massachusetts, he was the beloved son of the late William and Ruby E. (Cake) Goodland. Mr. Goodland worked as a Carpenter for the Medford Public School system for many years. John was a US Marine veteran entering the military at Boston on November 9, 1949 and received his honorable discharge on February 27, 1953. While serving in the Marines he worked as a Military Policeman. In his spare time, he enjoyed building projects, Red Sox and Guinness Beer and good food. He also loved his horse. He will be dearly missed.
He is survived by his devoted brother Cyril Goodland of North Carolina and loving nieces and nephews.
His funeral service will be celebrated in the Beals-Geake-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 29 Governors Avenue, Medford on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends are most welcome to attend. Visitation will be held in the funeral home, prior to the service, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM. Interment will be held in the Westview Cemetery in Lexington. For additional information, please visit, www.magliozzifuneralhome.com.