Mariel S. Goodwin Obituary (1927 - 2025)

OGDENSBURG- Graveside services for Mariel S. Goodwin R.N., 98, of McCormick Road, Ogdensburg, will be held on Saturday June 21, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Shea Zellweger at Ingham Cemetery, Brier Hill. Mrs. Goodwin died on Sunday evening, June 8, 2025 at St. Joseph's Nursing Home in Ogdensburg. Arrangements are under the direction of Frary Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Ogdensburg. Mariel S. Goodwin was born on May 12, 1927 in Ogdensburg, NY. She was the daughter of the late Webster and Gladys (Truax) Smith. She was a graduate of Ogdensburg Free Academy and the St. Lawrence State Psychiatric Center Nursing School. On September 18, 1948 she married Earle M. Goodwin at the Presbyterian Stone Church. After 68 years of marriage, Earle died on July 3, 2017. She worked as a Registered Nurse for A. Barton Hepburn Hospital and the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center for twenty-five years until her retirement. She was a member of the Hammond Presbyterian Church. In her younger years she enjoyed waterskiing. Earle and Mariel loved to travel, especially cross country, they even made a trip to Alaska. She enjoyed gardening and playing cards, but most of all she loved just being with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her sons; Ralph E. Goodwin and his wife Cheryl of Ogdensburg and Wayne A. Goodwin and his wife Juliette of Durham, North Carolina. She is also survived by her grandchildren; Renata Sheehan and her husband Jesse of Morristown and Shawna LaFave and her wife Sarah of Tupper Lake. Eight great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive her along with her sisters; Rachel Carignan of Utah and Susan Kerr. She was predeceased by her brothers; Murton Smith and Karl Smith. Donations in Mariel's memory may be made to the Hammond Presbyterian Church 215 St. Lawrence Ave. Hammond, NY 13646. Online condolences may be made at www.FraryFunealHome.com.