Obituary: Marie DeFerrari Goodson, 94, of Watertown

Marie J. (Deschino) DeFerrari Goodson, 94, of Watertown, formerly of Waterbury and Wolcott, died Thursday, January 19, 2012 at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was the widow of Albert DeFerrari and Alfred Goodson.

Goodson was born in Waterbury on September 22, 1917, daughter of the late John and Bluette (Schupbach) Deschino. She was employed at Caldor Department Store until she retired.

She was formerly employed at Virjune Mfg. Co. and Rohr Products. She was a member of Christ Church Episcopal and she was a member of the choir at Trinity Episcopal Church, St. John the Evangelist Church and Our Lady of Lourdes Church.

Goodson was the President of the Happy Timers Singing Group, which visited many convalescent homes throughout the area performing shows for the patients. She was also a volunteer for the late Father Graham Aids Respite.

She leaves,a son, Allen DeFerrari of Middlebury; a daughter, Randa Dobos of Watertown, with whom she lived; her grandchildren, Kevin Dobos and his wife Erin of Watertown; Brenna Nicholson and her husband Angus of Naugatuck; her great granddaughter, Kaitlyn Marie Dobos of Watertown; a sister, Joan Damelio of Watertown; a sister-in-law, Lillian Santilli of Waterbury; and nieces and nephews, Lawrence Santilli and his wife Valerie; Laurine Bow and her husband Tom; Patsy O’Connell and her husband Walter; Joan Briotti and her husband Steve; John Deschino and his wife Grace; and Todd Deschino and great nieces and great nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Vincent Deschino.

Funeral Service: 3 p.m. Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Christ Church Episcopal (Woodward Chapel), 25 The Green in Watertown.

Burial: Private, Evergreen Cemetery, Watertown.

Contributions in memory of Goodson may be made to the family. Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.