Emily Winslow Goddard

Emily Goddard, age 80, from Easton, Maryland, passed away on December 26, 2025 following a prolonged struggle with dementia. Born in Millburn, NJ on February 24, 1945, she was the daughter of Charlotte Knapp Winslow and William Winslow, Jr. both of whom pre deceased her. She pursued an English major at Grove City College in Pennsylvania. She met her husband, Edward, while working at Silver Bay YMCA on Lake George in Upstate New York, where both their families had vacationed for many years. They continued that tradition with their own family. Emily had a passion for being outdoors, and encouraged her children to follow her example. A certified Master Gardener, she loved cultivating numerous vegetable and flower gardens. She dedicated many years to serving as a church secretary, a substitute school secretary, preschool teacher and worked at the Livingston Public Library. Additionally, she held the position of Deacon in the Presbyterian Church of Easton, led a Girl Scout Troop, and volunteered for many services. A talented musician, she played the violin in the Livingston Symphony Orchestra and participated in the Masterwork Chorus, performing multiple times at Avery Fisher Hall in New York City. After relocating to Queensbury, NY, she became a member of the Lake George Chamber Orchestra. Emily was married to Edward Goddard for 59 years and together they settled in Livingston, New Jersey and raised three children: son William Goddard of Littleton, Colorado and daughters Christine Woertz and Heather Goddard of Wye Mills, Maryland. She was also a proud grandmother: Ethan Goddard and his wife Jenna, Kimberly Rodrigues and her husband Matthew, all from Colorado, Samuel Woertz of San Diego, California and William Woertz of Wye Mills, Maryland. She is survived by two sisters: Tricia Funderburk of Cockeysville, Maryland and Elizabeth Kiker of North Andover, Massachusetts. Emily was a cherished wife, a devoted mother and a loving grandmother. She is survived by her husband, children, grandchildren and sisters. A memorial service will be scheduled at Bayleigh Chase in Easton, Maryland at a future time. In lieu of flowers, feel free to donate to Bayleigh Chase or Silver Bay Association.

Emily Winslow Goddard

February 24, 1945 - December 26, 2025