Betty L.(Goff) Thompson “BLT”, of Raynham, passed away peacefully at the age of 89, on Sunday, May 19, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was the loving wife of the late R. Wayne Thompson. She was the devoted mother of the late Daniel Thompson, Scott Thompson and his wife Cynthia, Betsy Andrade and her husband Brian, Glenn Thompson and his wife Coreen, and Mark Thompson and his wife Patricia. She was an adoring Nana to her ten “perfect” grandchildren Ryan, Kyle, Andrew, Courtney, Matthew, Alex, Shawn, Justin, Sara and Adam and three great grandchildren. The daughter of Esther and Ralph Goff. Betty was born, raised, and educated in Taunton and was one of seven children. She was also survived by several nieces and nephews including Sandra Sprague, Susan Weeks and Kevin Wood. Betty was an avid volunteer in the town of Raynham, a community she cherished. She devoted her time to numerous charitable organizations including the Raynham Senior Center, Raynham Historical Society, Taunton Garden Club, the American Heart Association and the B-R Scholarship Fund. She worked alongside her husband Wayne at Thompson Paper Box Company, in Taunton, and early in her career she also worked at Noyes Gebhard Company, and as a real estate agent. She was a loyal Bruins fan and season ticket holder for many years, who was often seen sitting behind the bench at Boston Garden. She could also be found at Colonial Donut Shop where she enjoyed many hours of socializing with cherished friends. She loved nature, birdwatching, and had a green thumb in the garden. Betty was a true friend, full of character and grace who touched many lives and will be missed by all. Calling Hours will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2019, from 4-7pm, in the Crapo-Hathaway Funeral Home, 350 Somerset Ave., Taunton. Her Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 24, 2019, at 10am, in Saint Ann’s Church, 660 North Main Street, Raynham. Relatives and friends are invited to attend directly to the church. Burial to follow in the Pleasant Street Cemetery, Raynham. Memorial donations in Betty’s memory can be made to the American Heart Association, 300 5th Ave, Waltham, MA 02451.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Betty LGoff “BLT Thompson May 19 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Attleboro, state: Massachusetts