FRANK O GOAD

Frank O Goad of Newport Center passed away on December 4th at the age of 79 years old. He was born on February 11, 1944 to James and Leona Avis (Shedd) Goad of Albany, Vermont. Frank was one of seven children. He attended Albany Graded School and graduated from Craftsbury Academy.

His teenage years he worked on local farms nearby and sometimes teamed up with his horse, Rob. He was employed at Ethan Allen Manufacturing in Orleans for over 40 years working on the double end.  On September 5th, 1964 he married Judy (Regan) Goad and into their marriage they welcomed three daughters. Frank became a member of the United Church of Newport and loved his time on the Magoon Park Committee. Family time was spent tending large vegetable gardens, canning, cutting firewood, tinkering with tractors, camping and fishing until August of 1992 when Judy passed away from ovarian cancer. In 1994 Frank met Nancy Coggin and they spent the next 29 years building a life together and eventually marrying in July of 2009. They shared time between their homes in Montgomery and Newport Center enjoying hiking in the woods, yard sales, raising their German Shepherds and their cat Rusty.  Also gatherings in Montgomery for picnics, fishing, swimming, listening to the waterfalls and the tree house is full of good memories for the family. Frank's love of tractors has passed on to his grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as his love of reading especially history.  His numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren have brought him a lot of joy.  However, his health problems over the last few years especially his limited vision prevented him from enjoying life as full as he would have liked.

Frank leaves behind his wife, Nancy Coggin Goad. His sister Brenda Dulude and partner Allen Hall. His daughters Andrea (Dennis) Myrick, Susan (David Douglas) Flynn and Lori (Dale) Tabor. His stepdaughter Georgia Rouse (Dan) Rice and stepson John Rouse. Grandchildren Alyssa Flynn and her partner Tom Hansen, Mariah Flynn her partner predeceased Tyler (Tiny) Collins, Cameron Flynn and his partner Hannah Hayes; Amber (Dustin) Royer, Joshua Tabor and his partner Desmah Horner;  Colin Myrick and his fiancé Alyssa Naylor, Ben Myrick and his partner Bailey Davis. Stepgrandchildren Rachel Mossman; Trista Rouse (Paul) Blankenship, Brooke Rouse (Michael) Coveney, Audrey Rouse (Aaron) Loydahl; Virgina Rice and also Samuel Rice. Great grandchildren range from 2 to 14 years of age with 2024 bringing two more to be welcomed into the family. Also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who will miss him.

He was predeceased by his first wife Judy Goad, his brother-in-law David Regan, his stepchildren Beth Rouse Mossmann and Howard Rouse.  In addition the passing of his siblings Marie Camley, Patricia Maynard, John Goad, Sarah Isham and his infant sister Melba.

An announcement of a celebration of his life and graveside service will be at a later date in the spring of 2024. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may contribute in his memory to Vermont Association for Blind and Visually Impaired (VABVI) 60 Kimball Avenue, South Burlington, VT 05403 or Magoon Park c/o United Church of Newport 63 Third Street, Newport, VT  05855. On-line condolences at curtis-britch.com.  Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home, & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.