HOLDEN- Jacqueline Ann (Goddard) Deignan, 85, of Holden, died Saturday, December 11,2021 at Holden Rehab & Nursing Center after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family.

She leaves two sons, David Deignan of Topanga, CA and his life-long partner James R. Lebarge, son James Deignan of Holden and his wife Jacynta; three daughters, Kimberly Hammond and her husband Thomas of Sterling, Maureen Ramstrom and her husband Richard of West Boylston, and Judith Gomes and her husband Peter of Leicester; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.  She was predeceased by a son, Michael Deignan.  She was born in Worcester, daughter of Major Wesley Goddard and Merle Kidder-Harding.

Jacqueline was a manager at A-1 Answering Service for many years.  After retirement she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.  She loved to read, also vacationing at the Cape and Maine.  She enjoyed her many trips to California and Las Vegas, and listening to classic rock.

Funeral services will be private in the care of Rice Funeral Home, 300 Park Ave, Worcester.