Donna Ruth Goodrich, 84, of Walton passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Robinson Terrace Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center.

Donna was born at home on May 18, 1938, in Walton, N.Y. to Edith Durfee Goodrich and Victor B. Goodrich.

Donna graduated from Walton Central School in June 1956, where she was part of a small group of close-knit friends. She was active in Honor Society as a member and Vice President. She was also a member of Chorus, Dramatic Club, Library Club, Orchestra, County Mass Orchestra, and Yearbook staff. She also participated in Girl Scouts, 4-H, and prize speaking.

She attended Hartwick college in the nursing program and worked for a period at Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton. Subsequently, she graduated from Hudson Valley Community College as a Dental Hygenist. She worked in dental offices in Albany, Oneonta, Walton Central School at the Townsend School.

Donna was a faithful and lifelong member of the Walton First Baptist Church where she was involved in various church activities. She was devoted to her church, her family, friends, and especially to the care of her mother and her rescue cats.

Whenever Donna was faced with a new health issue or problem, she always stated that she was a "fighter" and would get through it somehow. She moved to the pavilion in Stamford in 2016 where she resided up until a year ago. In her time in recent years in Stamford she especially enjoyed her companion cat, Shelly, reading books, creating and writing cards to friends and family.

Donna was predeceased by her parents, a brother, Victor B. Goodrich, Jr., and brother-in-law, William Brooks. She is survived by a sister, Marjorie Brooks, (Poughkeepsie, N.Y.) niece, Kathleen Goodrich Arling (Daniel) (West Virginia and Michigan), nephew, Michael Goodrich (Edgewater, FL) She was also blessed by having several special friends, Eleanor Abari, Loretta Beckmann, Shirley Foreman, Linda Hoffman, Sue Jennings, and Debra Skinner, and a number of caregivers over the years.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 11AM with Pastor Nate Watkins, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Courtney Funeral Home, Walton.

Memorial Contributions in Donna's memory may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund. Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting www.courtneyfh.com