Joseph Albin

Godin, Jr.

Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend visiting hours for Joseph Albin Godin, Jr. on Sunday, September 22nd from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. in the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea, His funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Monday, September 23rd at 10:00 A.M. Services will conclude with interment at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

At 83 years of age, Joseph passed away in the peaceful surroundings of his home with his family at his side.  Born and raised in Chelsea, he was a beloved son of the late Joseph Albin, Sr. and Laura May (Reeves) Godin.  Joseph was a long-time resident of Chelsea where he attended the Prattville School and graduated from Chelsea High School.

He was married to Margaret Elaine (Chamberlain) for 58 years and together raised four daughters and two sons.  Joseph devoted his life to home and family. He was a resident of Everett for the past 30 years.  Joseph worked as a Bus Driver for the M.B.T.A. many of his routes brought him through Chelsea and surrounding communities.  On many of his trips he would be accompanied by his young children.  He was a former member of the Chelsea Lodge of Elks B.P.O.E. and later was a member of the Saugus Lodge of Elks.

In his lifetime Joseph enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, following the Patriots, and he was a former coach with Chelsea Pop Warner, and Chelsea Youth Basketball, coaching his teams to several championships.

Joseph was predeceased by his wife of 58 years Margaret Elaine (Chamberlain) Godin in 2019.  He was the devoted father of Jay Godin, Theresa Mallet and her husband Daniel, and Laura Godin, all of Everett, Cheryl Hanson and her husband Arne of Beaufort, SC, Gerry Godin and his wife Brigid of Merrimack, NH, and Margaret Godin of Saugus. Dear brother of Bill Godin and his wife Barbara of York, ME and the late Gerry Godin. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He is also survived by extended family members and friends.