Norman Goodermote

MONROE, MA - Norman Leon Goodermote, 79, of Monroe, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 10, in Readsboro, VT, while working in the yard of a friend’s home.
Norman was born in South Williamstown on September 1, 1942, a son of Franklin Henry Goodermote and Edith (Shephard) Goodermote. He attended local schools. Norman was employed at General Photo in Williamstown, GS in Wilmington, VT, Yankee Rowe, and was last employed by the town of Monroe, where he worked until his retirement. He was an active member of the Readsboro Baptist Church for 50 years and was the president of the South Readsboro Community Club.
Norman was a talented artist and enjoyed watercolor painting. He also enjoyed fishing and gardening. In his younger years he enjoyed square dancing and raising farm animals. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to friends and neighbors and was a skilled jack of all trades. His hardworking attitude and determination was inspiring to all.
Norman and his wife Sandy welcomed children into their home through the Fresh Air Fund. This program introduced Tony and Pinky Weeks and Anthony Jones into their hearts and they quickly became “adopted” children and lifelong friends. Norman enjoyed sharing his love of country life and farming with them.
Norman is survived by his wife of 51 years Sandra Carole (Lavanway) Goodermote, whom he married on June 20, 1970; two daughters: Mearlene Edith (Daniel) Filkins, of Bow, NH, and Madelyn Jean (Stanley) Dykes, of Lanesboro; and one son, Matthew Alfred (Marie) Goodermote, of North Adams. He also leaves five grandchildren, Metri Dykes, Antoinette Dykes, Elijah Goodermote, Jacob Filkins, and Quintin Filkins; six brothers, Franklin Goodermote, of North Adams, Harold Goodermote, of Wales, James Goodermote, of Lumberton, NC, Thomas Goodermote, of North Adams, Albert Goodermote, of Becket, and Jerry Goodermote, of North Adams; two sisters, Rose Bates, of Hinsdale, and Isabelle Harwood, of Savoy; and nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grandnephews.  He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters, including Alfred Goodermote, Virginia Goodermote, and Grace Goodermote. He was preceded in death by his “adopted” son Tony Weeks as well.
The funeral for Norman Goodermote was held at the Readsboro Baptist Church. Burial will be at a later date in Monroe Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Franklin Graham’s Samaritan Purse in care of Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home For Funerals West Chapels, 521 West Main Street, North Adams, MA, 01247. To add to the book of memories visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.