William Goodall

SOUTHBRIDGE - William A. "Bill" Goodall, 51, went to be with his heavenly father on Friday, October 11, 2013. He was born in Charlton on January 22, 1962, the son of David A. and the late Jeanne E. (Enman) Goodall. He was raised in Westboro and lived in Southbridge. Bill was proud of his landscaping business, and also worked at Goodall & Sons Tractor Company in Westboro. He is survived by his father and stepmother, David and Ginny Goodall of Charlton; a son, Joseph Merritt; two brothers, Kenneth and Bruce Goodall; a sister, Wendy Roberts; two stepbrothers, Peter and James Lucht and their families; as well as a large, loving extended family and many friends and caregivers, especially those at the "Bridge" in Southbridge, who all loved the "gentle bear." Memorial calling hours are Monday, October 14, 2013, from 1-3 at Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford. A memorial prayer service will be held at 3 p.m. at the conclusion of calling hours. Burial will be private at a later date at Pine Grove Cemetery in Westboro. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the William A. Goodall Memorial Fund, c/o Hometown Bank, 31 Sutton Ave., Oxford, MA 01540.