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Patricia M. GOODHALL

  • July 30, 1952 - December 18, 2011
  • Grafton, Massachusetts
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“Jack, Please accept my condolences in this very difficult time. i sensed the closeness that you enjoyed with your wife. And recognize how...Read More » ”
1 of 11 | Posted by: fred haffty - worcester, MA

“My deepest sympathies to the Goodhall family. Pat and I would often talk about our beagles at Tufts. She was always smiling and I always enjoyed...Read More » ”
2 of 11 | Posted by: Nancy Thompson - Millbury, MA

“Dear Jack, Maura and Eric, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, my prayers are with you. Some of my fondest memories of being at Tufts include Pat,...Read More » ”
3 of 11 | Posted by: Dee Andrutis - Gainesville, FL

“Jack, It is with sadness that we learn of Pat’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. ”
4 of 11 | Posted by: Richard Jubinville, Tom Parece and the staff at AECOM - MA

“Dear Goodhall Family, Your grief must be immense. I know that Pat is in a better place now and finally at peace. In time, I pray the pain will...Read More » ”
5 of 11 | Posted by: Debra Gibbs - Douglas, MA

“Dear Jack, Maura and Eric : We are deeply sorry for your loss, Pat will always have a special place in our hearts . Sincerely The Aguirre's ”
6 of 11 | Posted by: Silvia L Aguirre - Weston, FL

“Pat was such a wonderful person. She was the person who would go the extra mile to help out. She was a hard worker, but was always willing to look...Read More » ”
7 of 11 | Posted by: Patty - North Grafton, MA

“My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I've worked with Pat for many years here at Tufts and will remember her kind heart and great sence of...Read More » ”
8 of 11 | Posted by: Paula D'Amore - Millbury, MA

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this most difficult time. Pat was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. Please accept our...Read More » ”
9 of 11 | Posted by: Joanne McDonough - Grafton, MA

“My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I always remember how wonderful she was. ”
10 of 11 | Posted by: Kerri - Grafton, MA

“Deepest sympathies and prayers for a loving mother taken too soon. ”
11 of 11 | Posted by: Christine Sullivan - MA


GRAFTON: Patricia M. (Mendys) Goodhall, 59, passed away peacefully December 18, 2011 at home surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her husband of 33 years, Jack Goodhall, daughter Maura E. and son Eric J. Goodhall and his girlfriend Larissa Brum, her parents Tessie and Stanley Mendys, her sister Carol Plotczyk and her nephews Jeffrey and Andrew Plotczyk and her close friend Melissa Supernor. Pat was born July 30, 1952 in Worcester. She grew up in Auburn attending high school there before earning her Associate's Degree from Becker College in Worcester. Pat and her husband Jack moved to Grafton in 1978 where they raised their family. She worked at the Cummings School in Grafton at the small animal hospital for over 15 years. Pat was a dedicated mother, always supporting her children's sports and activities at school and she was always looking for ways to lend a helping hand as well. She loved to travel with her husband Jack, visiting Alaska, the Caribbean and a very memorable trip to the Panama Canal. Those who knew Pat will remember her as a giving soul who always kept family at her center. She will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers her family requests memorial contributions to either the American Cancer Society 30 Speen St. Framingham MA 01701 or at www.cancer.org, Travis Fund @ Cummings School 200 Westboro Road N. Grafton MA 01536 or UMass Memorial Hospice 650 Lincoln St. Worcester MA 01605. Calling Hours & Funeral Mass All are invited to calling hours for Pat Wednesday December 21st from 5pm to 8pm at RONEY FUNERAL HOME 152 Worcester St. N. Grafton MA 01536. A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday December 22nd at 11:00am at St. Mary's Church 640 Main St. Shrewsbury MA 01545. All those attending the Funeral Mass are politely requested to go directly to the church. She will then be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery in Grafton. Directions and a condolence book to share memories of Pat are available at: www.RoneyFuneralHome.com