Stephen T. Godere, 54, of Willimantic, passed peacefully at Windham Hospital on January 28, 2010 and joins his father Thomas P. Godere. Born on March 5, 1955, he leaves behind three children, Eric, Sarah and Zach; his mother Nancy Godere and eight brothers and sisters, Jim, Winnie, Paul, Mike, Emily, Virginia, Brian and Bobby. He had been employed for 36 years at General Cable. Stephen was very happy and go lucky and will be missed tremendously. Donations in his memorial may be made to a homeless shelter. There will be a Mass said in Stephen's honor at St. Joseph Church, 99 Jackson St. Willimantic on Saturday February 6th at 10:00 AM. There are no calling hours. Potter Funeral Home, Willimantic assisted the family with arrangements. For online memorial guestbook, please visit
www.potterfuneralhome.com
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