Davis Goddard, 53, was taken from us suddenly on January 19, 2014. He was the son of Jean (Stickle) Goddard of Framingham and the late John "Pete" Goddard. He leaves his wife Lauren (Mahan) Goddard, his son Tyler and daughter Erica, all of Northborough. He is also survived by two sisters, Charlene Goddard-Lyle and husband Barry Lyle of Boxborough, Lindsay Kimball and husband Kevin of Framingham, and two brothers; Ruddy Goddard and wife Jane of Northborough, and Peter Goddard and his partner Gerry Gaerlin of Minneapolis, MN as well as many nieces and nephews.

Davis loved music and was a spectacular self-taught guitarist. He played for a short time in a local blues band but mostly just entertained himself and others with his gift of music. He loved spending time at Cape Cod, golfing, Red Sox and Bruins games. He had a special love for animals especially his Newfoundland dogs who were always with him on hikes and rides.
Davis was a 1978 graduate of Framingham South High School and was a long time carpenter with Boston Local 33, and spent years working at the big dig tunnels. Most recently he was employed at Moduform in Fitchburg where he was a quality specialist for their furniture manufacturing.

Davis was the youngest of the five siblings. He spoke fondly of his childhood memories and of his middle school years at Fay School in Southborough. He had a loud infectious laugh and could light up a room with his storytelling. He encouraged his children's busy schedules and spent many years at their little league, hockey, basketball, soccer and cheerleading events either as a coach or from the sidelines.

He and his father "Pete" had a special close bond and spent a lot of time together golfing, going to sports events, or just being together . Davis will be buried alongside him. It is comforting to know they are reunited in Heaven. Davis will be deeply missed.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday, January 27, at 10:00 AM at the Duckett-J. S. Waterman & Sons Home of Memorial Tribute, 656 Boston Post Rd., Rt. 20, Sudbury, followed by interment at Edgell Grove Cemetery, Framingham. Visitation at the funeral home will be Sunday from 5-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations should be directed to the Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445.

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CONDOLENCES:

January 22, 2014
My heartfelt condolences to you Lauren and your children....I'll keep you all in my prayers...please let me know if I can do anything for you. I remember the fun we all had at our Christmas party when I still lived in Upton...
love, Sharon, Stephen, Katherine & Trevor
Hawkins,Humarock, Massachusetts

January 23, 2014
MY condolences to all of Davis's family he spoke so highly of everyone its almost like i know all of you .I am truly sorry for your loss. My God bless you during this time.
RJ from work, fitchburg, Mass

January 23, 2014
Lauren, my heartfelt sympathies. My heart is heavy. Davis was my friend. I regret losing touch with him. He will be missed. Much love to you and your family
~ Ken Kondell, Glendale, Arizona

January 23, 2014
Sending you love and prayers Lau. May god bless you all.
Diane

January 23, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss
~ Terry Garrahan, Framingham, Mass

January 23, 2014
Lauren,Davis was a neighbor from Framingham. I offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time.
~ Sheila Leeds, Cape Cod, Mass

January 23, 2014
So sorry for your loss Laurie. May you and your family find comfort in the love and memories that you hold in you hearts. sending you love and prayers.
Jay , Evie and family

January 28, 2014
Lauren and Family, There are some people that you cross paths with in life that you always think of, Davis was one for me. Although we had lost touch over the years, I will never forget the friendship we shared for so many years....
~ Dave Page, S. Yarmouth

January 24, 2014
I grew up with Davis on Grove St and graduated with him. He was a great guy.
~ Diane Wheet McManus, Franklin, Mass

January 24, 2014
Laurie,
Our Deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. I know the angels in heaven have carried Davis's soul to eternal peace. God Bless - Doug and Marie Van Heest

January 24, 2014
Dear Jane and Ruddy, so sorry to read of your loss. Sympathies to all.
~ Emily Dinsmore, Ashland, Mass

January 24, 2014
Lauren--i am flooded with so memories, as i'm sure are you. i chose to remember the many good ones we all shared. may Davis now rest in peace. may you and yours also endure ongoing peace, comfort and love; today and all tomorrows. i send my sympathy and prayers to all of you. take care
love---kath
~ Kathy O'Rourke, Framingham, Mass

January 24, 2014
Lauren, my deepest Sympathy to you and your family. I will keep all of you in my prayers. God Bless
~ cyd brigham, webster, Massachusetts

January 23, 2014
A life given, lived, loved, and now remembered.
Something that he never took for granted.
~ Eric Luster, Nashua, New Hampshire

January 23, 2014
Lauren, Tyler and Erica, I am so sorry for sudden loss of your husband and dad. I am one of his high school classmates, and I will forever think of the big guy with the awesome curls, cutting up with his buddies. Keeping you all in our prayers. Wishing you comfort and peace.
~ Priscilla Hopkins, Washington, District of Columbia

January 23, 2014
"Friends are the pillars on your porch. Sometimes they hold you up, sometimes they lean on you, and sometimes it's just enough to know that they are standing by." - Elizabeth Foley

I am at a great loss for words since hearing of this news. Davis was my friend and we called each other Brother. We helped each other up when one was down and always stood by each other's side even if we didn't need to. My heart aches right now and all I can do is pray for him to be at peace, as I pray for you and your children to be also. If I can help in any way, Lauren, please call upon me.
~ Chaz Sexton, Townsend, Mass.