Raymond, NH – John J. Godfrey, 83, husband of Patricia M. (McCarthy) Godfrey passed away January 26 at Exeter Hospital surrounded by his loving family.Born in Haverhill, he was the son of the late Michael and Delia (Fitzgerald) Godfrey. He was raised in Haverhill and attended St. James Grammar School and St. James High School. He then attended Northeastern University in Boston and was a graduate of the Class of 1960, with a Master’s in Business. After graduation he attended Harvard Business School with a Certificate in Management. John was a superintendent in labor relations at Boston Edison for many years until his retirement in 1989. He and his wife Patricia started dating in 1957 and from that time on were inseparable. Family was the center of his life as he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. His other great love were his dogs. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.In addition to his loving wife he is survived by his children, Colleen M. Godfrey of Revere Matthew J. Godfrey and his wife Tara (Kobb) of Boise, ID three grandchildren, Meghan Godfrey, Connor Godfrey and Courtney Godfrey and a brother, Edward Godfrey and his wife Carolyn of Haverhill. He also leaves multi nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.He was predeceased by his son Michael P. Godfrey in 1987, his sister Theresa Wentworth and his brothers, William B., Gerald M. Godfrey and Raymond T. Godfrey.Funeral services will be on Monday, February 1st at 11:30AM in the Puritan Lawn Memorial Chapel, 185 Lake Street, Peabody. Burial will immediately follow in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com
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