Mary Ellen Goggins

Mary Ellen Goggins, age 79, of Hastings, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2010 at Butterworth Hospital. She was born August 14, 1930, the daughter of Frank and Gladys (Beck) Kelly. Mary Ellen attended and graduated from Hastings High School in 1948. She worked for J-ad Graphics, for 20 years and West Michigan Book Binders in Wayland. She married Francis R. Goggins on September 3, 1949. Mary Ellen attended St. Rose of Lima Church. She was a 4H leader for many years, was involved with cub scouts, and attended horse shows, as part of the family business. Mary Ellen enjoyed playing cards, especially Bridge and her greatest joy in life was taking care of her children, \r
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. \r

Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, William, daughter in-law Karen, grand-daughter Kelly and four brothers. She is survived by her children; Robert (JoAnn) Goggins of Hastings, MI, Nancy Goggins of Hastings, MI, Dan (Melissa) Goggins of Hastings, MI, Tim (Kathryn) Goggins of Grand Rapids, MI, Mike (Cheryl) Goggins of Hastings, MI, fifteen grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, brothers, Patrick Kelly of Allegan, MI, William (Mary) Kelly of Niles, MI, and many nieces and nephews. \r
Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 12, 2010, from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, MI. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 11:00am at the St Rose of Lima Church in Hastings, MI. Fr. Alfred J. Russell Celebrant, Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.\r
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of ones choice. \r
Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).