William True Goff Jr., 80, longtime resident of Washington, passed away on Dec. 10 at Penobscot Bay Hospital after a short illness.
Born on Aug. 26, 1932 in Windsor, Mr. Goff was the son of William True Goff Sr. and Ruth Colby Goff.
Upon graduation from Cony High School in 1951, Mr. Goff married the love of his life, Marjorie Ames, in 1952. He started his career with Central Line and in 1960 he and his wife moved their growing family to Monroe, N.Y. and then to Wallkill, N.Y., where they raised their six children. In 1966 Mr. Goff took a job with APA Transport in Maybrook, N.Y. Mr. Goff was a member of Teamsters Local 445 and retired from APA Transport in New York in 1995 after 29 years of dedicated service. Upon retirement, he and his wife retired back to their homestead on Washington Pond in Maine.
Mr. Goff was a member of the Naval Reserve. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, from 1952 to 1954, and was awarded the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. He was a member of the Masons Mount Olivet Lodge #203 in Washington, VFW Post #9437, and the Teamsters Local 445 Retirees Association. He was past president of the Washington Hill & Gully Riders snowmobile club, a post he held for nine years.
Bill Goff was a man who loved unconditionally and lived generously. He brought joy to all who knew him and never tired of laughing with his wife, his children, and his grandchildren. His greatest days were those he spent on his beloved Washington Pond with his wife and family. He was honest, hardworking, and fair, and he cared deeply for his family and friends. Mr. Goff dedicated his life to his family and leaves a legacy of love and devotion, which will live on through the children and grandchildren who adored him.
He was predeceased by his parents; and brothers, Raymond Brann, Warren Brann, Walter Brann, Clarence “Shrimp” Brann, and Newman “Buster” Brann.
He is survived by Marjorie Ames Goff, his adored wife of 60 years; children, William True III and Emily of Littleton, Col., Vicki and Bill Gentile of Milford, Penn., Randy and Kathy Goff of Middletown, N.Y., Tammy and Joe Argento of Clintondale, N.Y., Greg and Cathy Goff of Clifton, Va., and Jeff Goff of Alexandria, Va.; loving grandchildren, Kyle Goff, Ruthanne Goff, Michael Gentile, Anthony Gentile, Christine Caminito, Bernadette Goff, Matthew Goff, Caitlin Goff, Christopher Argento, Jessica Argento, Brandon Argento, Ryan Goff, and MaryKate Goff; great-grandchildren, Sophia and Noah Gentile, Serenity Terwilliger, and Luca Caminito; sisters, Mary Peabody, Sandra Pierce, and Dorothy “Dot” Kaler; and many beloved nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends.
Services 1-3 p.m., Sat., Dec. 15 at Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main St., Waldoboro with a Masonic service 2:45 p.m. with the funeral following at 3 p.m. A reception will follow at the VFW Post #9347, 292 Razorville Rd., Rt. 105 in Washington.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The Masons Mount Olivet Lodge #203, P.O. Box 288, Washington, ME 04574.
You are invited to share your condolences, memories, and photos with the family by visiting their Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home, Waldoboro.
