Marjorie Eleanor Ames Goff

Marjorie Eleanor Ames Goff, formerly of Monroe and Wallkill, N.Y., a longtime resident of Washington, Maine, and the Hudson Valley, died on June 2, 2017, surrounded by her family. She was 87.
Daughter of George and Louise Lincoln Ames, she was born on Feb. 7, 1930 in Jefferson, Maine.
She spent her younger years as the member of a prominent lumber family in Washington, Maine. After graduation from Erskine Academy in 1947 and Gates Business College in 1949, she married William True Goff Jr. in 1952. They traveled with their young family during his career with Central Line. In 1960 she and her husband moved their growing family to Monroe, and then to Wallkill, where they raised their six children.
Upon retirement, she and Bill retired to their homestead on Washington Pond in Maine.
Marjorie was a woman who loved unconditionally and lived a life of quiet generosity. She never forgot a birthday and always remembered her family’s special occasions with gifts, calls, and visits. Her Christmas Eve gatherings are among the fondest memories of her children and grandchildren. Among her many talents were playing the piano, crocheting blankets, and baking. She was famous for her baked goods and made the best pies ever. She always remembered everyone’s favorites and often prepared delicious treats for their special occasions.
She was a long-time member of The Order of the Eastern Star, Lake View Chapter #179.
She was predeceased by Bill, her husband of 60 years. Survivors include their children, William True III and Emily of Littleton, Colo., Vicki and Bill Gentile of Milford, Pa., Randy and Kathy Goff of Middletown, N.Y., Tammy and Joe Argento of Clintondale, N.Y., Greg and Cathy Goff of Clifton, Va., and Jeff Goff of Alexandria, Va.; grandchildren, Kyle Goff, Ruthanne Goff, Michael Gentile, Anthony Gentile, Christine and Sal Caminito, Bernadette and Anthony Alpi, Matthew and Rita Goff, Caitlin and Chad Lakeman, Christopher Argento, Jessica Argento, Brandon Argento, Ryan Goff, and MaryKate Goff; great-grandchildren, Sophia and Noah Gentile, Serenity Terwilliger, Giuliana Funk-Argento, Luca and Clara Caminito, Nicolas Goff, and Jake Alpi; brother, Robert (and Delores) Ames; sister, Linda Ames; sisters-in-law: Carol "Patty" Ames, Mary Peabody, Sandra Pierce, and Dorothy “Dot” Kaler; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
She was predeceased by her husband, parents, brothers, and sisters.
Services were held privately at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Port Jervis. The Rev. Amy Garrett officiated. Burial will take place at The Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta, Maine, later this summer.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Order of the Eastern Star, Lake View Chapter #179, OES, 227 Waldoboro Rd., Jefferson, ME 04348.