OAKLAND – 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 Nov. 22, 1936, in Lewiston, the daughter of Vernal S. and Gladys A. (Bernard) Packard. Eleanor attended school in Litchfield.

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.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

Arrangements are in the care of Knowlton and 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 http://www.khrfuneralhomes.com. 

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the

Activity Fund at The Country Village Assisted Living,

P.O. Box 600,

Casco, ME 04095

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