Dorothy J. Goad's obituary , Passed away on February 12, 2025 in Wilmington, Delaware

Dorothy J. Goad

February 12, 2025

Wilmington, Delaware

Dorothy J. Goad's obituary , Passed away on February 12, 2025 in Wilmington, Delaware

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nichols-Gilmore Funeral Home & Cremation Service

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Dorothy J. Goad Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Dorothy J. Goad (Wilmington, Delaware), who passed away on February 12, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dorothy J. Goad to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Gunnar Nelson and Beatrice Nelson; and her brothers, Gunnar "Butch" Nelson and Carl Nelson (Julian "Ace" Goad). She is survived by: her husband Ace; her sister Diane DeStafney; her children, Beatrice England (Howard), Ralph Heaps Jr. and Celeste Young (John); her stepdaughter Coleen Connellee; her grandchildren, Katherine (Rey), Kaylyn (Charlie), John (Caitlyn), Bradley and Lauren (Brandon); and her great grandchildren, Drake, Mia, Serenity, Alexis, Arya, Gavin, Emmett, Chloe, Reagan and Molly Grace.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Liberty Fellowship Church, P.O. Box 11483 Wilmington, Delaware 19850.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nichols-Gilmore Funeral Home & Cremation Service



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