from the December 25, 1996 issue of The Country Chronicle
Orange, NH–Roy Harold Goodearl, 81, died Friday morning, Dec. 13, 1996 at Genesis Elder Care in Lebanon, NH folowing a long illness. He was born in Winthrop, MA, Feb. 16, 1915, the son of the late Harry & Esther (Griffith) Goodearl. He had worked for General Electric in MA before moving to the Upper Valley in the early ’60’s and was employed by Split Ballbearing of Lebanon. He enjoyed deep sea fishing, bowling and vegetable gardening.
There were no calling hours. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Ricker Funeral Home of Lebanon, NH.
Survivors include: Wife, Helen C. (Wescott) Goodearl, Canaan, NH; Son, Roy H. Goodearl, Aurura, CO; Son, Richard E. Goodearl, Wilmington, MA; Son, Ronald B. Goodearl, Orange, NH; 4 granddaughters; 2 great-granddaughters.