WEBSTER – It is with endless sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother Dorothy J. (Porcaro) Godin, 99, on October 27, 2026 at home. Her husband, Edward J. Godin, Sr., died in 1970.
She leaves four children, Carol Mullins of Webster, Linda Pelkey of Monson, Joseph Godin with whom she lived, and Edward Godin, Jr. of Fort Lauderdale, FL; seven grandchildren, Linda Ford, John Ford, Lynette Morlock, Wendy Baker, Christopher Godin, Natasha Godin and Jamie Carrier; 11 great-grandchildren including Cameron Godin, Virginia Godin, Tucker Ford, Abigail Ford Payton Morlock and Madison Morlock; two great great-grandchildren, Shilow and Willowgray; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son Ricci Gene Godin in 2016 and by her grandson, Thomas J. Ford, Jr. in 2024.
She was born in Worcester on March 18, 1927, one of the 12 children of Antonio and Assunta (Letrenda) Porcaro and lived in Worcester until moving to Webster seven years ago.
Mrs. Godin owned and operated a house cleaning business for many years. She was also an excellent seamstress and operated five sewing machines (one was a Victor).
She was a former member of Our Lady of the Angels Church. She enjoyed going for daily rides and talking to people. She will be greatly missed by the family and especially all the grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, November 2, in Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main Street. Burial will be private. A time of visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 AM Monday, prior to the service.