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Obituary for Marion E. Goodermote (Perkins)

Marion E.  Goodermote (Perkins)
BERLIN - Marion Perkins Goodermote, 98, died peacefully on January 18, 2018 at The Eddy Geriatric Center in Troy where she had lived for the past eight years. Prior to that she had spent her entire life in the Berlin, NY area, having been born in 1919 in the house that is now the funeral home in Petersburgh. (Thus, she will leave this world from the same house in which she entered it.) Marion was the daughter of Andrew Herschel Perkins and Caroline Wilhelmina Bender. She had seven siblings, and after losing her mother at age 10, became the “maternal” figure of the family for the duration of her life, helping to raise her younger brothers and sister, two of whom lived with her during their high school years when she, herself, was just a newlywed at 17. She was certainly a product of her times; having lived through the depression, WW l l, the more simple life of the ‘50’s, the discord of the ‘60s and ‘70’s, and recent years. Her life reflects this history including being frugal yet generous, having faith yet questioning, doing what was expected of her yet very much being her own woman, and the list could go on.
She attended Berlin schools where she graduated as valedictorian at 15 after having fulfilled all graduation requirements at age 14. She married Loyal A. Goodermote in l936, and they went on to enjoy life together for 66 years until Loyal died in 2002. Together they built the house they lived in much of their married life. They had three children, all of whom survive and have had successful lives.
In addition to her very keen mind, Marion was certainly one of a kind. Her determination sometimes bordered on stubbornness but also helped create within her a very strong work ethic which was a lifelong trait. She was multi-talented to the point of being able to accomplish anything she put her mind to doing. She even helped her son learn to play the piano although she, herself, had never played! She jogged on the roads years before that was an acceptable practice. She possessed a quick, sardonic wit which was with her right until her death. Twice she was a US Census taker and often humored people by relating incidents incurred along the way.
Marion was always a busy homemaker. She assisted Loyal in his building business as well as being an active volunteer in her community. During the Cold War she was an airplane spotter. She served on the Berlin Free Town Library Board for years, doing much physical work in that capacity in addition to helping ensure the future of the library by her leadership. She belonged to the Berlin United Methodist Church and served on many committees. She was Sunday School Superintendent and a very reliable Coffee Hour server, making all kinds of homemade goodies for these occasions. Whenever someone else hadn’t signed up for that duty, Marion was at the helm, cheerfully filling in the void! Likewise, she baked for food sales, cooked for dinners, and was an all-around dependable worker for the church.
Marion also supported her children in their activities, often being a chaperone for school class outings, preparing decorated desserts for classmates on her children’s birthdays, and otherwise taking part in their educations. For years, even after her own children were no longer there, she visited the elementary school on Halloween by playing the wicked witch, dressed accordingly, of course! In later years she continued her school involvement by serving with Literacy Volunteers and tutoring students in school settings.
She assisted with Blue Birds and Camp Fire Girls groups. She worked tirelessly to help end the war and bring home POW’s from Vietnam by speaking to many groups and meeting with government officials. Her son, Wayne Goodermote, was a POW in North Vietnam for over five and a half years, and during that time she committed herself to sending him packages on a regular basis (even though most never got to him), and did all she could to ensure the prisoners’ releases. She demonstrated her great inner strength then as she did throughout other challenging times in her life.
She was an unsung hero to many in her later years as she made dozens of cookies at Christmas time and distributed them to shut-ins within the community. Likewise, if someone was sick, Marion could be counted on to prepare meals for them, provide transportation, and perform other acts of kindness.
Marion and Loyal had many friends as well as large extended families. They entertained frequently including large dinner parties. (She played the role of “gracious hostess” until her death.) Marion was an excellent cook, and during the ‘40’s and ‘50’s canned both meats and vegetables, some of which existed into the ‘80’s! She loved to sew and was an outstanding seamstress, making her own and other family members’ clothes for many years including both her daughter and granddaughter’s wedding gowns. She loved flowers and nurtured beautiful gardens. Not only did she grow the flowers, but she also created lovely floral arrangements. For several years she belonged to the Taconic Valley Garden Club. Marion also enjoyed decorating; her home reflected so many of her talents.
She is survived by her children, Janice Newport and her husband, Richard Newport, Troy, NY; Wayne Goodermote and his wife, Patricia Goodermote, Poway, CA; and Dean Goodermote and his wife, Diane Arnold, Stowe, VT and five grandchildren: Scott Newport, Amy Newport Plantz, Kyle Newport, Rachel Goodermote, and Luke Goodermote. Two great grandsons, Andrew and Matthew Newport and her sister, Carolyn Webber as well as many nieces and nephews and her sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Reynolds, Hilda Fryer, and Grace Goodermote also survive. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by siblings Florence Husted, and Orr, Andrew, Richard, Warren, and Robert Perkins. Christopher Bascom, a beloved great grandchild, also predeceased her.
Funeral services will be held at the Berlin United Methodist Church on Sunday, January 28, at 2 pm, with calling hours being held just prior, 12:00 – 1:45 pm. Pastors Joy Lowenthal and Joel Holcomb will officiate. Burial will be in the Berlin Community Cemetery. For those wishing to make a memorial gift, The Berlin United Methodist Church and The Berlin Free Town Library were each important to Marion.
Arrangements are by the Thomas M. Barber Funeral Home in Petersburgh. Condolence book at ParkerBrosMemorial.com.

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