Andres P. Goodreau

COLUMBIA — Andres P. Goodreau, 74, of Columbia, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family late Saturday morning, Dec. 26, 2015, after a period of failing health. Andy was born on March 7, 1941, in Northumberland, the only child of the late Andres E. and Violet M. (Daniels) Goodreau. He was affectionately known by almost all of his friends as “Bozo.” In his younger years, Andy and his young family worked at farming in Derby, Vt., where he was born again and was introduced into a life-long service for the Lord. Upon returning to NH, he worked for the rest of his career as a truck driver, and for the past few years in retirement, Andy enjoyed volunteering for Tri-County CAP. He was a member of the Community Baptist Church in Colebrook for 40 years, and at one time served as both deacon and a trustee. Andy loved to hunt and fish, riding his 4-wheeler, snowmobiling and racing cars at the Groveton Speedway in his younger days, and he cherished time spent with his family. Until his last day, he never lost his sense of humor, or his love for his God and Savior. Andy leaves behind his beloved wife of 56 years, Pauline (LeBlanc) Goodreau of Columbia; five daughters, Donna Bouthillier and partner Mike Brisbin of Maidstone, Vt., Cathy Edwards and husband Doug of Errol, Paula White and husband Larry of Columbia, Debbie Broome and husband David of Colebrook, and Chrissy Goodreau of Colebrook; twelve grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his son, Paul Goodreau, in 1996. Calling hours will be on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook. A funeral service will be held the next morning, Wednesday, Dec. 30, at 11 a.m. at the Community Baptist Church in Colebrook with Pastor Justin Weberg officiating. An interment service will occur in the spring of 2016 in the Fairview Cemetery in North Stratford. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Goodreau may be made to the Community Baptist Church, 15 Bridge St., Colebrook, NH 03576. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.

Andres P. Goodreau

March 7, 1941 - December 26, 2015