PLATTSBURGH – David Alan Haywood Goddard, 81, of Lorraine St., passed away Monday June 15, 2020 at his home.

He was born in Sheffield England on May 2, 1939 the son of the late Leonard and Marion Goddard.

David attended Cambridge University as an undergraduate and completed his PhD in Sociology at the New School for Social Research in New York City. He was a former professor of Sociology at the City University of New York and a former curator of Southampton Historical Museum.

David enjoyed playing golf, gardening, reading and watching classic movies. David was a true scholar. His latest book - Colonizing Southampton. The Transformation of a Long Island Community, 1870- 1900 - was published in 2011 by SUNY Press.

David married Monica Ciobanu in Southampton Long Island in 2004.

Survivors include his wife Monica of Plattsburgh; and sister, Patricia Robertson and two nephews.

A gathering will be held on Monday, June 22, 2020 at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon.  Due to the pandemic face coverings and social distancing will be required.

To share a memory or condolence with the family, please visit www.rwwalkerfh.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the R.W. Walker Funeral Home, 69 Court Street, Plattsburgh, NY.