Mr Ray Q Goddard

April 29, 1946 - February 17, 2021

Ray Goddard,74; of Highlands passed away February 17, 2021, at Care One at King James, Atlantic Highlands, NJ Ray was born in Baltimore, MD. He was a graduate of the University of Baltimore, and a proud veteran of the US Air Force. He lived in Gaithersburg, MD, Albany, NY, and Middletown, NY before moving to Highlands 25 years ago. After retiring from a 35-year career with Sears, as a regional and store manager, Ray entered the real estate industry. He was an agent with Berkshire Hathaway, Middletown, NJ. Ray enjoyed all sports, and coached many youth sports teams. His favorite team was the Washington Football Team. He loved his adopted hometown of Highlands and volunteered in many civic endeavors. He was a longtime Housing Commissioner, and served on the Communications Committee. Ray was a mentor to many, throughout his life. His joy was to see those he mentored succeed. Ray was predeceased by his parents Betty A Ainsworth Goddard and Ray B Goddard and his brother Steven. He is survived by his son Robert Matthew Goddard of Flanders, NJ; his partner, Harriet Callanan; his sister Denise Velte and her husband Charles, of Westminster, MD; his grandchildren William, Grayson, and Rowan; his nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, Ainsworth cousins and many friends. Ray’s co-workers at Berkshire Hathaway have generously donated a bench in Ray’s memory to the Borough of Highlands. Bench dedication and memorial will be held at noon on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Veterans Park, Highlands.