FARMINGTON — Ethel J. Goldsmith, 96, formerly of Wilton, died Wednesday morning, June 21, at Pinewood Terrace in Farmington.

She was born in Manchester, Jan. 12, 1921, and received her education in Winthrop and New Sharon schools. She worked in several factories in the Fall River/New Bedford area for a time prior to her marriage to Lybrand C. Goldsmith. He died Sept. 7, 2006. They made their home in Wilton and then moved to Thomaston, and after retirement moved back to Wilton. Mrs. Goldsmith was an active Cub Scout leader, enjoyed gardening, and was a strong Christian.

She is survived by her son, Gordon, and his wife, Billie Howard-Goldsmith, of Boothbay Harbor; a foster daughter, Jane Lynch, of Shawmut; grandchildren, Danielle Goldsmith of Rutland, Vt., and Kenneth Lynch of Rochester, N.Y.; a great-granddaughter, Casey Lynch; brother, Kenneth Jones Jr. of Temple; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a brother, William, and a sister, Helen.

The family would like to thank the staff at Pinewood Terrace and Beacon Hospice for the care of Ethel during her journey. Condolences and tributes may be shared with her family at www.wilesrc.com.