Doris Jean Goodwin, 81, of Londonderry, NH, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Hackett Hill Nursing Care in Manchester, NH. Doris was born April 27, 1942 in Boston, MA and was a daughter of the late John and Jacqueline (Hatfield) Cronin. She was raised and educated in Melrose, MA and resided in Wakefield, MA, prior to relocating to Londonderry, in 1973.
Doris was a homemaker and raised six children. She loved gardening and raising plants inside and out. She was a great cook and loved spending time with her family and friends.
She is survived by her five sons, Robert Goodwin and his wife Shirley of Derry, Bruce Goodwin and his wife Cindy of Londonderry, Kenneth Goodwin and his wife Anna of Manchester, Timothy Goodwin and his wife Johanne of Londonderry, and Richard Goodwin and his wife Cheryl of Bradford, MA; one daughter, Claire Gallien of Londonderry; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews; and her best friend for 71 years, Carol McCormick. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, T. Allan Goodwin in 2015, and a son, Steven Mark Goodwin in 1963.
Calling hours will be held Thursday, January 4, 2024 from 2 to 4pm at the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry. A Catholic prayer service will conclude visitation. The burial will be in the Pillsbury Cemetery in Londonderry in Spring 2024.