Brenda Joyce (Aldrich) Goddard, a resident of Reading, Massachusetts for 17 years, passed away suddenly at her home in Reading. She was 73 years of age. Brenda was born in Hanover, New Hampshire on July 6, 1940 and was the daughter of the late Eugene M. and Catherine H. (Leavitt) Aldrich. She graduated from Enfield High School class of 1959. She worked for Charlie Barbo in Reading, Massachusetts as an upholsterer. She was also accomplished as a seamstress and made custom draperies and custom clothing. Her hobbies included woodworking, crocheting, dancing and traveling. Brenda was the beloved mother of Alicia A. Boynton and her husband John of Webster, NH. Loving grandmother of Rebecca M. Boynton and John M. Boynton. Dear friend of Liz Pitman and Charlie Barbo. Services are private by request of the family and there are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Brenda's memory to Live & Let Live Farm 20 Paradise Ln. Chichester NH 03253. For on line guest book visit johnbdouglassfuneralhome.com