SEYMOUR

Petronella “Nellie” Godding, 84, passed away on January 22, 2024, at Covered Bridge Health Campus. She was a longtime resident of Seymour.

She was born on May 30, 1939, in Tilburg, the Netherlands, to Petrus and Anna Maria van Spaandonk. She married Arnoldus “Arnold” Godding on August 28, 1959. He preceded her in death on September 13, 2022. Survivors include sons Peter of Chicago (Gerald) and Louis “Luke” (Jennifer) and John of Seymour; grandchildren Tara, Luka, Grace, Louis, and Raylan; and great grandchildren Taylor, Walker, Leethan, and Louis.

Nellie immigrated to the United States with Arnold, Peter, and Luke in 1960 and eventually settled in Seymour, where they lived for many years at 601 Sixth Street.

She was employed at Seymour Manufacturing for thirty-plus years, as was Arnold, and after retiring in 2002 she enjoyed gardening, cooking, and spending time with her grandkids and friends.

She relished travel to such places as Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia (Bali), and Israel (Jerusalem). She and Arnold often visited Maastricht, the Netherlands, to see friends and family, especially their nephew Louie, his wife Marrion, and their son Maaik.

A funeral Mass will take place at 11AM, Friday, April 12, at St.Ambrose Catholic Church, Seymour. Calling will take place from 10-11AM at the church. She will be laid to rest at Riverview Cemetery, Seymour.

The family of Nellie Godding wishes to thank the incomparable staff at Covered Bridge Health Campus, SouthernCare Hospice, Schneck Medical Center, St. Ambrose Catholic Church, and all the friends and acquaintances who visited and cared for her during her time at Covered Bridge.