Nancy Ann Goodrich

Nancy (White) Goodrich, 89, of Chaplin, CT, has entered eternal life and has gone home to be with the Lord on December 5, 2015. She was born on February 9, 1926 in Portland, CT, daughter of Charles and Yarda (Bachman) White. Nancy was predeceased by her beloved husband of forty years, William Clark Goodrich. She is survived by her three dear children, David Goodrich of Hampton, Janice Taylor ,Pamela Goodrich of Chaplin and her devoted and loving daughter-in-law Sandi Goodrich of Mansfield. She also leaves six devoted grandchildren; Kimberly Passarello, Seth Taylor, Nicole LaBoy, Stephanie Walker, Zachary Keenan and Nathan Goodrich and ten loving great grandchildren; Brandon, Serena, Kaitlyn, Terrance, Hannah, Emily, Marlee, Yeshua, Quinn and Samuel. Patricia Makowski, of Higganum, CT is the only surviving sibling of six. Nancy will be dearly missed by her fiancAC. of 26 years, Richard A. Brown of Storrs, CT. Together, they enjoyed working various sporting venues for UCONN. Nancy was a graduate of Portland High School, class of 1944, where she graduated with high honors. She volunteered with various organizations including but not limited to the Girl Scouts, 4H, and the PTA. She and her husband owned and operated Lost Acres Orchard in North Granby, CT for 20 years. Nancy worked for 22 years for the Postal Service including Dennysville, ME, North Granby, Hampton, West Willington and Mansfield Center, CT. After Bill retired, they purchased land from Bill's parents in Chaplin, CT along the Natchaug River. Upon moving to Chaplin, she became involved in the Chaplin Republican Town Committee and the Chaplin Library Board. Mrs. Goodrich was very active in the Chaplin Congregational Church for many years, including church committee and the Women's Fellowship. She dearly loved her country home, family and many friends. Nancy's family will receive friends and relatives on Thursday, December 10, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St. (Rte. 195), Willimantic, CT. Her Funeral Service will be held Friday December 11, 2015 at 10:00am at the Chaplin Congregational Church, 43 Chaplin St. Chaplin, with the burial to follow at the New Swedish Cemetery, Portland, CT. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Chaplin Congregational Church, 43 Chaplin St. Chaplin, CT 06235. For an online memorial guestbook please visit www.potterfuneralhome.com .