Bernard "Bernie" Charles Goodell, 76, of Lenoir, North Carolina, passed away Monday, February 1, 2010 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. Bernie was born, September 1, 1933, in Montpelier, Vermont to the late Bernard Wayne Goodell and Effie Mae (Russell) Goodell. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by four brothers, Gerald, Raymond, Ronnie, and Robert Goodell. Bernie enjoyed reading westerns, especially Louis L'Amour. One of his favorite past times was going for rides in the country. He liked to fix things and spoil his shih-tzus. When visiting in Vermont, he and his family enjoyed telling stories of their childhood adventures. Bernie loved to laugh and tease; it was his way of showing his affection. He worked for Rahman Construction of Richmond, VA for many years as a superintendent and Pizzagalli Construction out of Burlington, VT. He has been a member of Local 522 Laborers' International Union of North America since 1957. Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Drinda Wallace Goodell; two sons, Bernard "Bo" Goodell and his wife, Angie, of Butte, Montana, and Wendell Goodell and his wife, Claire, of Williamstown,VT; four daughters, Cindy Goodell of Wareham, MA, Denise Doney and her husband, Stephen, of Williston, VT, Shirley Lackey and her husband, Larry, of Williston, VT, and Amy Overstreet of Bedford, VA, his former wife of 33 years, Pauline S. Goodell of Montpelier. In addition, he is survived by three brothers; Paul Goodell of Washington, VT, Russell Goodell of Jeanette, PA, and Richard Goodell and his wife, Denna of Websterville, VT; three sisters, Patty Nelson and her husband, Carlos, of Duxbury, VT, Beverly Gray and her husband, Ernie of Plainfield, VT, and Linda Goodell of Montpelier, VT. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Lindsay and Sara Lemere, Shannon and Dylan Goodell, Ryan and Eric Lackey, and Raigan Overstreet. He leaves behind several nieces and nephews, as well. The family will receive friends at Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier on Wednesday evening Feb. 10th, from 7-9 PM. His wishes were to be buried in Berlin Corners Cemetery in Berlin, VT along with his parents. A graveside service for the family will follow in the spring. For those who wish, a donation in his memory can be made to the American Cancer Society, New England Division, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495. Online condolences may be placed at www.guareandsons.com and go to Bernie's obituary.