Harriet G. Goldbeck

Harriet G. Goldbeck, 95, of Wallingford, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at the Masonic Home. Wife of the late Paul William Goldbeck, Harriet is survived by her daughters Carol Memmott of Branford and Paulette McLay and her partner, Ray Asbury of East Haven. She is also survived by a brother, Robert George of Montgomery, AL, five grandchildren, Dawn & Tim Browne, Mark & Kristine McLay, Todd & Virginia McLay, Richard, Jr. & Cheryl Memmott, and Michael & Jessica Memmott and eleven great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Harriet was predeceased by a sister, Mildred Amero, a brother, Howard "Russ" George and a great-grandson, Vincent McLay. A daughter of the late Howard W. and Hattie Prout George, Harriet was born in Middletown on November 1, 1915 and was a lifelong resident of West Haven. She had worked at the VA Hospital in West Haven as a Ward Clerk and was a 60 year member of Eastern Star Golden Rod, O.E.S. Chapter 34, of West Haven. The family would like to thank everyone at Masonic Care, Ramage 3, for all their help and support. Friends may visit with the family Thursday, September 22 at BEECHER & BENNETT-TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME, 410 Campbell Ave., West Haven from 4-8 PM, Eastern Star Service at 7:30 PM. Funeral Service Friday at the funeral home at 10 AM followed by interment in Beaverdale Memorial Park, New Haven. Contributions in Harriet's memory may be made to the Masonic Charity Foundation P.O. Box 70, Wallingford, CT 06492 or to The First Congregational Church, Book Of Remembrance, 1 Church St., West Haven, CT 06516.