Ruth Goddard

Ruth Goddard , 91 a long time resident of Wakefield died Friday April 4, at the Wingate of Reading following a brief illness.

Born in Melrose October 29, 1922 she was the daughter of the late Fay and Olive (Cox) Wheeler.

Ruth was a graduate of Melrose High School. She attended Mass College of Art and Drafting School which was sponsored by the United States Government. From there she worked as a Draftsman at Genrad Corporation in Cambridge. She also worked as a Draftsman at National Radio Company of Malden, and Lam Lighting in Wakefield.

Ruth was a brilliant Water Color Artist. She painted hundreds of paintings for family and friends. She was one of the founders of the Wakefield Art Association, and also belonged to the Reading Art Association where she won second prize for one of her watercolors. Her art exhibit was once on display at the Wakefield Cooperative Bank. She was President of the Wakefield Arts/Crafts from 1966 to 1968. Ruth also painted on wood…Toll Paintings…and had a wonderful collection at her home.

As if she wasn't busy enough she was a very active member of the Wakefield Garden Club for many years. She was a noted quilt maker winning first prize for one of her quilts at a local show.

Ruth and her family loved boating. She spent many happy hours with her family enjoying the ocean in Essex and Nantucket. She also loved figure skating where she met her husband of 58 years, the late Fred Goddard .

She was the wife of the late Fred Goddard , the beloved mother of Phil Goddard of Wakefield and the late Alan Goddard . She is also survived by many relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 5 Bryant St., Wakefield on Friday at 11 a.m. There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers contributions in Ruth's name may be made to the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 5 Bryant St., Wakefield, MA 01880.

April 11, 2014
11:00 AM

Emmanuel Episcopal Church
5 Bryant Street
Wakefield, MA 01880