Eleanor F. (Packard) Godfrey, 85, of Oakland passed away peacefully at her home with her girls by her side on April 4, 2022.
She was born November 22, 1936, in Lewiston, the daughter of Vernal S. and Gladys A. (Bernard) Packard.
Eleanor attended school in Litchfield, Maine. She was predeceased by her husband, Elwin Godfrey, after 59 years of marriage, her son Mark Godfrey of Randolph, and her son-in-law Richard Rourke of Readfield.
She is survived by her daughters, Patty Rourke of Readfield, Elizabeth Godfrey of Oakland, Monica and her husband Charlie Gorman of Oakland and Amy and her husband Mike Bryant of Windham as well as her daughter-in-law Kathy Godfrey of Randolph and sisters-in-law, Joann Deming of California, Kathy Packard of Minnesota, and Nancy Godfrey of Waterville. Eleanor was blessed with 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Eleanor enjoyed cross stitching, reading, the symphony and spending time with her girls. She ran a successful seafood business with her husband for many years. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Winthrop.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Activity Fund at The Country Village Assisted Living, PO Box 600, Casco, Me 04095.
A graveside service will be held Friday, July 1, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Litchfield Plains Cemetery, Plains Road, Litchfield, ME.
Arrangements are in the care of Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home and Cremation Care, One Church St., Augusta, where memories, condolences and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of our website at www.khrfuneralhomes.com