Godfrey was a machinist employed by Craigin-Wilkins Company of Gardner for 20 years, retiring in 1984. He was previously employed by Heywood Wakefield of Gardner for 20 years. Godfrey attended Worcester Boys Trade School, Worcester. He was a WWI

I United States Army Veteran, and received the Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon, the American Theater Campaign Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal and the Victory Medal. Godfrey served in the China, Burma, India Theater. He was a member of Ou

r Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, Gardner, and its League of Sacred Heart Society. Godfrey was a member of the V.F.W. Ovila Post 905 of Gardner. He was a past member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #396 of Gardner. Godfrey enjoyed golf and fig

ure skating. He was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox.