Obituary: Ruth M. Goodell

July 3, 1958 – January 12, 2026

January 19, 2026

Ruth M. Goodell, 1958-2026

Ruth M. (Clark) Goodell, 67, of Morrisville, Vermont, passed away on January 12, 2026, peacefully at UVM Medical Center, surrounded by her family following a long, courageous struggle with cancer.

Born on July 3, 1958, in Waterbury, Vermont, she was the daughter of Julia Clark and Joseph Clark Sr. Ruth graduated from Hardwood Union High School and began her health care career in nursing at Dumont Nursing Home (which was rebranded Genesis Healthcare), and later worked at Copley Hospital. After retirement from Copley, Ruth began providing private care for local residents in Morrisville.

Ruth married Michael Goodell on May 23, 1975, in Morrisville. They were happily married until Michael passed away in 2015. Ruth enjoyed traveling to Maine, admiring lighthouses, cooking, shopping and spending time with her sisters.

Ruth is survived by her son, Shawn Goodell and his partner Sierra, of Morrisville, her grandson Hayden (20) of Hyde Park, and son Zachary Goodell of Morrisville. She also leaves behind her sisters, Ellie Hubble of Waterbury, and Melissa and her husband, Jack Hollen of Lowell.

Ruth was predeceased by her parents, Joseph Clark Sr. and Julia Clark, her spouse of 40 years, Michael Goodell, and her siblings Norma Fleury, George Clark, Susan Lafley and Joseph Clark Jr.

Services will be held on Saturday, May 2, at 11 a.m. at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Morrisville with a reception at the Morrisville VFW to follow. 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks friends to please consider a donation to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network, P.O. Box 828, Morrisville, VT. 05661.

Holcomb-des Groseilliers Funeral Home in Hardwick is assisting with arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared online at dgfunerals.com.