Margaret C. Goddard, 84, of Leonardtown passed away peacefully on February 11, 2011 at St. Mary's Nursing Center.

Born November 23, 1926 in Leonardtown she was the daughter of the late Robert "Woodley" and Catherine "Catie" Goddard. She was married for 56 years to the late Bill Goddard who predeceased her in death on April 17, 2001.

Margaret was the sole employee of the only Draft Board of St. Mary's County serving 35+ years until her retirement, at which time the Board relocated to La Plata, MD. She was a member of the Women's Club of St. Mary's County. One of her major projects was motivating children to read books. She also volunteered at the St. Mary's Office On Aging.

Margaret is survived by her children Billy Goddard and Judy Faye Bakewell (Tom) all of Leonardtown and her Grandchlldren: Shawn Goddard (Francine) of Virginia Beach, VA, Chris Raley (Jennifer) of Hollywood and Lenny Goddard of Leonardtown; four Great-Grandchildren, Cassidy and Kaylen Goddard, Zachary and Nicholas Raley and two Step Great-Grandchildren Eric Goodman and Erica Lee plus numerous Nieces, Nephews, Great and Great-Great Nieces and Nephews. She was predeceased in death by her siblings Allen Goddard, Ethel Connelly, Robert "Moose" Goddard, Catherine "Pat" Gibson and Franklin "Tub" Goddard.

Family will receive friends for Margaret's Life Celebration on Monday, February 14, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with prayers recited at 7 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 10 a.m. in St. Aloysius Catholic Church with Father Rory Conley officiating.

Interment will in St. Aloysius Cemetery, Leonardtown, MD with Shawn Goddard, Chris Raley, Lenny Goddard, Alfred Mattingly, Andy McWilliams and Pat McWilliams serving as pallbearers.

Contributions may be made to the Hospice House of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or 3rd Floor Alzheimer's Unit, Attn: Sharon Smith, St. Mary's Nursing Center, 21585 Peabody St., Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home.