Mr. Edward W. Godfrey, Jr., of Rehoboth, died Friday, October 17 in Marian Manor, Taunton, following a lengthy illness. He was the beloved husband of Rosemarie (Jette) Godfrey. He was born 81 years ago in Attleboro, the son of the late Edward W. and Elsie (Sproul) Godfrey, Sr. He was educated in Attleboro and had been a Rehoboth resident since 1958. Prior to his retirement, Ed had been employed as a truck driver for Land Tek Maintenance of Rehoboth for 5 years. He was previously employed by Lin’s Propane of Rehoboth, and formerly owned and operated the Old Oak Polishing Co. of Rehoboth. He was also employed by the Monroe Dairy of East Providence, R.I. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, having served with the 545th Field Artillery Unit. Ed enjoyed camping and traveling to Vermont.
In addition to his wife, he leaves: 1 daughter: Maureen E. Godfrey of Rehoboth; 1 son: Michael E. Godfrey and his wife, Cheryl of Lincoln, Ala.; 4 granddaughters: Cindy Gatlin, Jessica Steward, Stacey E. Godfrey, and Michelle Dingler; 10 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated in the Holy Rosary Church, 80 Bay Street, Taunton, on Friday, October 24 at 6:00 P.M. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours are respectfully omitted. Arrangements are under the direction of The Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home of Taunton. Expressions of sympathy in his memory may be made to the Rehoboth Ambulance Committee, P.O. Box 156, Rehoboth, Ma., 02769, or to the Rehoboth Veterans Memorial, 148 Peck St., Rehoboth, Ma., 02769.