Holly A. Goodale, 62, of Middlebury, died on January 18, 2019 after a brief illness. She was born on December 28, 1956 in Meriden, CT, the daughter of Harold and Eleanor (Watrous) Stillwaggon.
Holly received her high school diploma from The Morgan School. Later, she earned an associate's degree in Secretarial Studies from The Community College of Vermont .
An excellent seamstress, Holly's eye for detail involved sewing and crafts including clothing, as well as, Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls, which won her blue ribbons at the fair. Her generosity was expressed in gifts, whether sewn, crafted, or crocheted, especially presents for babies. Since childhood, Holly had a deep love of animals and expressed this with the many pets she had over the years. Despite her many health challenges, Holly was outgoing and had a sense of humor with a quick wit, liking to make jokes.
Holly is survived by her husband of 33 years, Richard Goodale, four sons, Marshall Champion and his wife, Sandra, of Upperco, MD; Jason Champion and his wife, Amanda, of Waterford, CT; and Joshua Goodale and William Goodale, of Middlebury, VT; her sister, Renee McConnell, and her brother, Harold Stillwaggon Jr., of East Windsor, CT; along with numerous grandchildren. She is predeceased by her parents and two brothers, Randolph and Dana Stillwaggon.
A memorial talk will be given at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Middlebury.