John Goodrich CLAREMONT — John Goodrich was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served as an officer in the adjutant general corps. John initially worked for Sears, Roebuck & Co. serving as a manager in St. Albans, Vermont, and Rumford, Maine. In 1962, he was employed as a teacher of the marketing program at Stevens High School and the ski coach. He served in those positions until 1971, when he became director of Vocational Education. John was one of the original vocational directors in New Hampshire and spent much of his career in the development of regional vocational education centers for secondary students. He was responsible for the development of the Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center in Claremont. He was active in many civic and professional organizations. A partial listing includes the Claremont Rotary Club, the New Hampshire Advisory Board for Vocational Technical Education, and the state and national associations for Vocational Technical Education. John was also involved in the development of summer youth programs, which were designed to provide vocational training for disadvantaged youths. In 1986, he received a Presidential Award for the development and operation of a summer job program, entitled Project Solve. John retired from education in June 1993 after 32 years of service. Following his retirement, John worked part time as a member of the construction management presentation team for Baybutt Construction, Keene, New Hampshire, for four years. In 1997, John fully retired and enjoyed winters in Fort Myers, Florida, and also spent time traveling, golfing, fishing and enjoying his family. He also remained active by serving as a member of the board of directors at the condominium associations in both locations. John was predeceased by his wife of 51 years, Joanne (Doten) Goodrich; and his sister, Jean Ebgert. The surviving family includes his wife, Ernestine (Ostenson) Goodrich of Fort Myers, Florida; two daughters, Karen Goodrich and partner Michael Higgins of Meriden, New Hampshire, and Kathryn Hanson and husband Peter of Goshen, New Hampshire; his grandchildren, Amanda Bevilacqua, Jeffrey Hanson and wife Krystal, Lauren (Maiola) Maynard and husband Trevor and Ryan Maiola; five great-grandchildren, Chloe and Sophia Hanson and Quinn Carter of Rochester, New Hampshire, and Chase and Avery Bevilacqua of Goshen, New Hampshire; along with nieces, nephews and cousins. There are no visiting hours and a private graveside service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations may be made in his memory to Stevens High School Alumni General Scholarship Fund or Hope Hospice of Fort Myers, Florida. Arrangements are with Stringer Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 146 Broad St., Claremont, NH 03743. To view an online memorial or send a private message of condolence, visit www.stringerfh.com.
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