Obituaries from June 11, 1999

Thomas E. Goodwin

HAMPTON - Thomas E. Goodwin, 57, of 61 Schooner Landing, died Wednesday, June 9, 1999, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital.

Born Sept. 30, 1941, in Dorchester, Mass., he was the son of the late Keith W. Goodwin Sr. and Elizabeth (MacIntosh) Goodwin. He was a graduate of Stoneham (Mass.) High School and the Peterson School of Engineering in Boston. He lived in Andover, Mass., for many years, moving to Hampton 10 years ago.

He was a fireman third class for the Textron Co. in Wilmington, Mass.

He enjoyed walking, gardening and dining out.

He was the husband of Patricia A. (Roberts) Goodwin for 21 years.

In addition to his wife, survivors include four sons, Michael H. Sarcione of Lawrence, Mass., Robert E. Sarcione of Pembroke, N.H., Stephen R. Goodwin and Scott A. Goodwin, both of Dover; two daughters, Barbara E. Watkinson of Hampton and Sandra A. Cote of Stratham; seven grandchildren; a great-grandson; two brothers, Keith W. Goodwin Jr. of Gloucester, Mass., and John Goodwin of Stoneham; and a sister, Patricia A. Tedesci of Florida.

He was predeceased by a son, Francis N. Sarcione; and a daughter, Lisa M. DesRoches.

Stanley G. Godfrey

COLDWATER, Mich. - Stanley Gray Godfrey, 74, died Monday, June 7, 1999, at Community Health Center of Branch County.

Born May 3, 1925, in Portsmouth, he was the son of Shirley and Marguerite (DeCuir) Godfrey.

An accomplished dancer, musician, choreographer and teacher, he worked in fine arts in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania.

He was the husband of Diane (Pluister) Godfrey. The couple were married June 10, 1994.

In addition to his wife, survivors include a son, Steven C. Godfrey; a daughter, Jocelyn A. Godfrey; three grandsons, Syd E. Godfrey, Miles G. Godfrey and Leon Z. Godfrey; a brother, Robert Godfrey; and three sisters, Shirley (Godfrey) Hoonhout, Julie (Godfrey) Daly and Emily (Godfrey) Barr.

Services and burial will be in Coldwater, Mich.

David Lincoln

RAYMOND - David Lincoln, 61, of Harriman Hill Road, died unexpectedly Thursday, June 10, 1999, at Exeter Hospital after a history of illness.

Born Dec. 3, 1937, in New Bedford, Mass., he was the son of the late Arthur Sr. and Blanche (Walsh) Lincoln. A resident of Raymond for the last 31 years, he previously lived in New Bedford and attended schools there.

A member of the Army, he served during the Korean conflict.

After 29 years, he retired as captain of the communications division of the Rockingham County Sheriff's Department.

He was a member and past president of the Rockingham County Law Enforcement; a commissioner and one of the originators of the emergency 911 program; and secretary and treasurer of the New Hampshire Sheriffs Association.

He was the husband of Mary (Hureau) Lincoln for 31 years.

In addition to his wife, survivors include two daughters, Elizabeth Lincoln and Catherine Lincoln, both of Raymond; a brother, Dennis Lincoln of Burlington, Mass.; a sister, Caroline Bisson of New Bedford; and several nieces and nephews.

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