Louise M. Goding

LEWISTON - Louise M. Goding 89, a resident of 102 Campus Avenue in Lewiston passed away peacefully Friday morning at St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion with her loving family by her side following a brief illness. She was born in Buckfield, January 19, 1925, the daughter of Fred and Ellen Rose (Lombard) Hyer. She married the love of her life Lawrence Lee Goding, Sr. who predeceased her on November 19, 1978. She raised nine children, and was very proud to have been a “Silver Star Mother” with the Salvation Army which signified that her son, Robert dedicated his life and career as a Salvation Army officer. Louise loved arts and crafts, word search, and puzzles. She had a feisty quick wit. She was also known to have a great sense of humor, was a hard worker who loved the simple pleasures in life, and was always known to help those in need. Survivors include three sons, Major Robert Richard Goding and wife Margaret of Waltham, MA, Michael Goding and partner, Lisa Theriault of West GardIner, and Kenneth Goding of Lewiston; two daughters, Leona Tullo of Lewiston, and Mildred (Midge) Leblond and husband Richard of Lewiston. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Besides her husband, Lawrence Sr., she was predeceased by four sons, Lawrence Jr., James, Donald, and Richard. Louise’s family would like to thank the staffs of both the Hospice House and St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion for the professional care and consideration given to our Mother during her last days. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com GODING died in Lewiston, March 21, 2014, Mrs. Louise M. Goding age 89 years a resident of Lewiston. Funeral services honoring Louise’s life will be held TUESDAY 1:00PM at the funeral home with her son, Salvation Army Major Robert R. Goding presiding. Graveside committal prayers will be held later in the Spring at Pine Street Cemetery, Auburn. Memorial donations in Louise’s memory may be to the Hospice House 236 Stetson Rd., Auburn, ME 04210 Family and friends are invited to visit Tuesday beginning at 11:00AM until the time of services at the PINETTE DILLINGHAM & LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, 784-4023