Rachael J. Goodwin, 98, of Winslow, passed away on November 13, 2016 at Inland Hospital in Waterville, after a brief illness.

Rachael was born on February 28, 1918 in Madison, the daughter of Edward and Grace (Ouellette) Mathieu. She was educated in the local schools and graduated from Winslow High School, class of 1936.

She married the love of her life, Louis Goodwin, on August 12, 1939 and they shared 76 wonderful years together until his death on July 22, 2016. Rachael was a communicant of Saint Sebastian Catholic Church in Madison and a member of the Daughters of Isabella. For a time Rachael worked as an instructional aide at the Weston Avenue School in Madison.

Rachael had a real zest for life, which was evident by her determination, tenacity and boundless energy. She loved to bake, knit and play bingo, where she made many good friendships.

In addition to her husband, Rachael was predeceased by her parents, her brothers, Lawrence Mathieu and Francis Mathieu, and her sisters, Bernadette Daigle and Jeanette Spenard.

She is survived by her two sons, Peter Goodwin and his wife Rae, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Paul Goodwin and his wife Jennifer, of Madison. She is also survived by eight grandchildren: Michelle Goodwin, Mark Goodwin, Anita Krazenski, Danny Goodwin, Christina Sylvestre, Erica Violette, Ryan Goodwin and Adam Goodwin, nine great grandchildren, a special niece Patricia Tobey and her husband Harry, as well as several other nieces and nephews.  Rachael was a wonderful wife, mother, nana, aunt and friend who will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege to know and love her.

The family would like to thank the staff at Inland Hospital for the excellent care they provided to Rachael during her final illness.

A Graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the Forest Hill Cemetery, Park Street in Madison. A reception will follow the burial at the Daughters of Isabella hall in Madison. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Giberson Funeral Home, Madison.