Russell was born in Berwick on September 20, 1929; he was the son of the late Norman and Francis (Orr) Goddard. Russell was the youngest of his family, working for the Department of Highway, Maritime Sod while working the family farm and raising six children. If there was an auction sale around somewhere; it was a holiday to go at first without the children and later with them. It was a regular family outing that was always enjoyed by all. Russell was very family oriented. He enjoyed every one of them and made them mind with a stern voice and a certain twist of his chin and mouth. He never had to spank them; just "the look" was enough. He would ask his wife, Marjorie what meeting they had this week and if all was well and she was able to go, the farm chores were done early or on time so he could be with the children. Many times she would come home and find them asleep in the big chair (especially the first three). The next three got the same love, only spaced out. He was a community minded person as well. He was always interested in what went on if he couldnt do anything himself he would support someone else, all he could. At home he loved his old clothes, but when he went out he always got dressed up especially to church. Everyone else might have on jeans or casual clothes, but Russell would love his white shirt and green or blue tie with a suit. Russell will live on in the hearts of his wife, Marjorie (Frits) Goddard; his daughters: Carol Milberry and her husband Roger of Berwick, Chris Scribner and her husband Andy of Berwick, Cindy Goddard of Collina and Jeanette Beach and her husband Brad of Pearsonville; his sons Andrew and his wife Amy and Matthew of Berwick; his brother, Harvey Goddard and his wife Pauline of Sussex; two sisters: Carrie Gowlett of Sussex and Mabel Dalling of Waterford; his grandchildren: Sonya, Ashley, Morgan, John and Olivia, Blake and Leah and a great granddaughter, Alexis; as well as several nieces and nephews. Mr. Russell Alven Goddard of Berwick, passed away on June 23, 2014 at the age of 84. He was predeceased by his parents, Norman Spencer and Frances (Orr) Goddard; his brothers: Clifford, Perley, Everett, Eric, Herbert, Robert, Clarence, Wesley, Donald and Palmer; his sisters: Marion Gillett, Florence Campbell and Vivian Matchett. Arrangements have been entrusted to the compassionate care of Wallace Funeral Home, 34 Sunnyside Drive, Sussex, (506-433-1176) where visitation will be held on Wednesday, June, 25 from 4-8pm. A service celebrating Russell’s life will be held from Wesley United Church on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at 11:00am. www.wallacefuneralhome.com