IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Emily

Good

July 24, 1927 – August 3, 2022

Obituary

Emily Louise Good , 95, passed away on August 3, 2022 at the home of her son, Stephen H. Good in Alexandria, Louisiana. Emily was born July 24, 1927 in Newport, ME to Harold and Ernena (Cornforth) Huse. She graduated from Newport High school in 1946. After graduating from the University of Maine in 1950, Emily started her career as a dietitian at the Sister's Hospital in Waterville, ME. Emily married Charles Richard Good on October 7, 1950. Their son Jim was born in 1951 and son Steve in 1953. She worked part-time until her husband passed away in 1962. At that time, she went to work as a dietitian at Thayer Hospital. Emily met her dear friend, George Leavitt, in the late 60's. They were close companions and spent a great deal of time with family at George's camp. Emily would rarely go right home after work. She was famous for visiting her loved ones in her hospital uniform, bringing vegetables from the local farm stand, and toy and goodies to the little ones. She loved animals and always had at least one cat and a dog, but usually more. She had bird-feeders in her backyard and loved watching the birds and other wildlife. She loved her work, but eventually retired at 68. Even after retirement,she maintained the friendships she had developed over her working years. Emily was such a cheerful, up-beat person; people wanted to be around her. She was genuinely interested and inquisitive about others, it didn't matter if you were family or a stranger. Emily was predeceased by her husband, Charles Richard Good in 1962. Emily is survived by her two sons, James Good and his wife, Darcy of Winslow and Stephen Good and his wife, Debbie of Boyce, LA. She is also survived by three granddaughters, Charlie Good of Alexandria, LA, Serena Good of Winslow, and Stevie Fowlkes of Boyce, LA; four great grandchildren. Benjamin and Dannie Good of Alexandria, LA and Henderson and Corbin Fowlkes of Boyce, LA; her sister, Marilyn McDowell of Roca, NE and two nieces; Patty Rabbass of Hickman NE and Peggy Bugaring of Broomfield, CO. Visitation will be held Saturday, August 20 from 10am to 12pm with a burial to follow at Pine Grove Cemetery in Waterville. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home, 8 Elm St. Waterville ME 04901, www.VeilleuxFuneralHome.com In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Emily's name to the Humane Society of Waterville, 100 Webb Rd., Waterville ME 04901
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