| Date of Birth | August 4, 1924 |
| Passed Away | December 19, 2018 |
| Place of Residence | Avoca |
| Home State | N.Y. |
| Service Date | January 19, 2019 |
| Service Time | 2:30 p.m. |
| Service Location | Avoca Funeral Home |
| Interment Location | Valley View Cemetery, Avoca |
Dorothy S. Goodrich
AVOCA-Dorothy S. Goodrich, 94, of Avoca, died Wednesday (Dec. 19, 2018) surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Bath on Aug. 4, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Florence (Bailey) Sager. On June 24, 1943 she married H. Leigh Goodrich, Jr. in Ashville, N.Y. A lifelong resident of Avoca, Dorothy was a graduate of Avoca Central School. After graduation she was employed as a dental assistant and later as a secretary for the Robin Adiar Co. Dorothy enjoyed golf, bowling and traveling.
Her immediate family includes her deceased husband of 64 years, Leigh; her daughter, Susan (Jay) Dickson of Bath; son, James (Anna) Goodrich of Glastonbury, Conn.; son, Robert (Barbara) Goodrich of Avoca and her predeceased son, Kris (Rebecca) Goodrich) of Bath.
Dorothy was blessed with a long life which includes; her grandchildren, Andy (Rhonda) Dickson, Bryan (Nicole) Dickson, Brett (LeeAnn) Dickson, Andrea (Chris) Mulhall, Lisa Goodrich and Matthew (Ryan) Goodrich, Kristen (Michael) Ciccarelli, Ryan Goodrich and Heather (Brad) Farrow; her great-grandchidlren,Eric (Joelle) Dickson, Branden Dickson, Devyn (Dylan) Ellison, Dylan Dickson, Deyton Dicson, Alexandra Dickson, Brady Dickson, Bradley Mulhall, Cameron Mulhall, Olivia Ciccarelli, Carson, Ciccarelli, Faith Goodrich, Mya Farrow, Noah Kisiah, Finley Kisiah, Maximus Kisiah, Maddyson Kisiah; her great-great-grandchild, Kinsleigh Dickson. She is also survived by her first cousin, Stanley Sager; as well as many other cousins.
She dedicated her life to her family which always came frst. She taught others to love all individuals for who they are, never to judge someone by their choices and to know what it feels like to be unconditionally loved. She never took sides and never spoke negatively of anyone. Heaven’s timing was perfect so she could join her son, Kris, for his first birthday in heaven.
The Avoca Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Dorothy S. Goodrich.
Calling hours are from noon-2:30 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 19, 2019) at the Avoca Funeral Home, 22 N. Main St., Avoca, where a memorial service will immediately follow. After the services, burial will be at Valley View Cemetery, Avoca.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in her memory to Elizabeth Rose Ministries, Buena Vista Wesleyan Church, the American Cancer Society (local chapter) or the Alzheimer’s Association.
Online condolences or remembrances of Dorothy are welcomed on the Facebook page of Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc.
Heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Dorothy Goodrich, who always treated me in a kind and cordial manner.
Don Mitchell
Please accept our condolences from the Dick Wightman Family. She and our Father remained good friends and he thought the very best of her.
God bless your family.
Jim, Sue and Bob and your families we offer our condolences. I can remember the first time I met your mom, when we were playing as kids in the house. We must have been eight or ten. The memories are long and will continue to remember.
Paul and Maria