Boyd Ellis Goodell

He was born, in Swanzey, on January 19, 1939, the son of Maurice L. and Elizabeth (Utter) Goodell, Sr. He attended area schools, graduating with the KHS Class of 1956. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy, serving as a Radioman for 4 years, traveling overseas to many ports. During this time he married his sweetheart, Ruth McLellan. Together, they had 4 children and opened their home, and cared for many foster children.

After his honorable discharge he returned to the Monadnock Region and worked locally for many different trucking companies for over 30 years, doing both day trip and long haul trucking. He later was the owner and operator of a local Roto- Rooter business for nearly 10 years and an office supply business for 3 years.

He later married the love of his life, Pamela R Hadley (Moore) of Claremont, in a ceremony on June 1, 1985 in Keene. They had 29 years of wonderful married life together raising another daughter also during this time.

Mr. Goodell was a member of the Local Loyal Order of Moose Lodge # 478, was on the Richmond Rescue Squad and had been a Deacon at the Sturtevant Chapel in Keene. Most recently he attended the Richmond Community United Methodist Church.

He volunteered time at the Keene Community Kitchen, was a part of Neighbors Helping Neighbors, was an area Little League coach and played softball in the local Keene Seniors League.

He was a real nature lover. Whether walks in the woods, wandering the beaches of Maine, watching the birds and wildlife, boating, or working in his flower gardens, he truly enjoyed the outdoors. He also had a strong liking of Ritz Crackers, and could eat them with anything, including his next favorite, ice cream. He loved to travel with his wife, and they had been to many countries including England, Sicily, Ireland, Mexico, Canada, and Caribbean Islands as well as many states in the US.

He is survived by his wife, of nearly 30 years, Pamela R. Goodell of Richmond; his children: Boyd E. Goodell, II and his wife Karen of PA, Joey Goodell and his wife Michelle of Swanzey; Todd Goodell and his wife Jody or Swanzey; Bonnie Morang of Keene and Kimberly Touya and her husband Stephane of NY; 10 grandchildren: Andrea Ingerson, Timothy Goodell, Jeff Cavanaugh, Joshua Goodell, Jennifer Goodell, Tyler Goodell, Jacob Goodell, Christopher McGarry, Chad McGarry and Gianna Touya; seven great grandchildren; his siblings: Malcolm Goodell and his wife Martha of CA, Joan Whitcomb of SC, Maura Williams and her husband Rex of MO, Peter Goodell of FL and Daniel Goodell and his wife Nancy of TN; as well as several nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and cousins.

A Celebration of Boyd’s life will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 11:00 at the Richmond Community United Methodist Church, 11 Fitzwilliam Rd Richmond, NH 03470. There will be an hour of visitation just prior to the service, from 10:00 - 11:00, at the church. Burial will take place, privately, at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made, in Boyd E. Goodell’s name, to the New Hampshire/ Massachusetts Alzheimer's Association *marked credit to: “Giving Care 24/7” (www.alz.org/manh/), 166 S River Rd #210, Bedford, NH 03110

Fletcher Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (www.fletcherfuneralhome.com) 33 Marlboro St, Keene has been entrusted with the arrangements.