Gladys L. (Goodwin) MacFarlane

Gladys L. (Goodwin) MacFarlane, 95, of Peabody passed away peacefully on Saturday November 14, 2020 at home. She was born in Lynn, MA and was the daughter of the late Harold and Florence (Woodworth) Goodwin.

She was raised and educated in Lynn and was a graduate of Lynn Classical High School and Burdett  College. She worked for many years as an Executive Secretary and later in retirement worked as a Home Health aide for Associated Home Health Care. She lived her life for family and would do anything for anyone. She would not hesitate to tell anyone what she thought. Gladys was a unique and loving mother, grand mom, and great grandmother.

Gladys is survived by her three daughters, Patricia MacFarlane of Peabody, Sharon MacFarlane of Peabody and Cindy Levesque and her husband Rick of Salem. Gladys also leaves her 8 cherished grandchildren, Erick Levesque and his wife Christine, Jake Levesque and his wife Nadia, Roy MacFarlane, Scott MacFarlane, Melissa MacFarlane, Joe Levesque and his wife Liz, Jason MacFarlane and his wife Shannon, and Kevin MacFarlane. She also leaves 14 Great Grandchildren. Gladys was predeceased by her daughter Donna MacFarlane and son Gerald MacFarlane. She will be sadly missed by all who Loved her very much.

Donations in her memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, www.Stjude.org or to Northeast Animal Shelter 347 Highland Ave, Salem, 01970, www.neas.org

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