Boylston - Richard D. Goodell, 66, died peacefully in his sleep on May 12, 2014. Born and raised in Worcester, he was the son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Wensley) Goodell. He leaves behind his beloved friend, Vickie Killeen; four siblings, Robert Goodell and his wife Mary of Holden; Jean Markwitz of Tustin, CA; Roger Goodell and his wife Karin of Coconut Creek, FL; Judy Anderson and her husband Dave of Portsmouth, RI; several cousins, nieces and nephews. Rich is predeceased by two sisters, Joyce Bisco and Margery Keegan. Mr. Goodell graduated from the former Classical High School in Worcester. He was a self-employed Master Carpenter in Central Mass. for many years. Rich also worked at the Northborough Post Office for five years during the 1980s. He proudly served his country in the Air Force in Vietnam during the war and earned the rank of Staff Sergeant. A life member of Vincent F. Picard American Legion Post #234 in Northborough, he was elected Legionnaire of The Year in 2010. An avid outdoorsman, Mr. Goodell loved hunting in the Berkshires and ice fishing on Rocky Pond. He also worked on a camp in Barnard, VT and loved spending time there. Rich was an avid NASCAR fan. Calling hours will be held on Friday, May 23, 2014 from 4-6 p.m., followed by a brief service with military honors at 6:00 p.m. in Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main St. Northborough. Deacon Richard Martino will officiate. At his request, Rich's remains will be scattered by family and friends in Rocky Pond. Memorial may be made to the Educational Scholarship Fund for the Northborough Legion Post #234, P.O. Box 234, 402 West Main St. Northborough, MA 01532 or gofundme.com/6x3ug4 in support of Rich's great nephew, Billy Austin. To share a memory or to leave a condolence, please visit: www.haysfuneralhome.com. Visitation Friday May 23, 2014 4:00pm - 6:00pm, Hays Funeral Home 56 Main Street Northborough, MA 01532 Service Information Friday May 23, 2014 6:00pm, Hays Funeral Home 56 Main Street Northborough, MA 01532