Doug Goodwin

NORTH STRATFORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE – Mr. Doug Goodwin, 55, of North Stratford, New Hampshire, passed away suddenly Friday, September 5, 2008, at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook. Mr. Goodwin was born October 27, 1952, in West Stewartstown, NH, the son of Glenwood and Laura (Chase) Goodwin. Mr. Goodwin was a graduate of Colebrook Academy, Class of 1970. He enlisted in the United States Army on November 30, 1971, and was honorably discharged on January 2, 1973, due to a service related injury. Upon his return to the North Country, he worked for Thompson’s in Lancaster, and then worked for Washburn Lumber Company for over 20 years, finishing his employment as a foreman. He also operated his own milk delivery business with his wife, Joanne, for three years, and then worked for James River Company in Groveton until finishing his career at Perras Lumber in Northumberland after five years of service. He was a rural mail carrier in Lancaster for a period of five years, and he also served with the Stratford Fire Department for 17 years. His many interests included fishing on beaver ponds, playing horseshoes, going to the races, watching horse-pulling, collecting baseball caps, and attending the Lancaster Fair. He especially enjoyed his private garage where he loved to weld and fix cars using his new lift. He was a proud family man who loved his wife and children and enjoyed spoiling his grandchildren. He will be remembered for his love of his family and as a man with a heart of gold. Mr. Goodwin is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Joanne (Bresette) Goodwin of North Stratford, NH; four children, Dana Goodwin and wife, Amy, of Groveton, NH, Bobbie Jo Bergeron and husband, Sylvain, of Ogden, P.Q., Canada, Douglas Goodwin and girlfriend, Kate Brann, of Berlin, NH, and Dennis Goodwin of North Stratford, NH; and five grandchildren, Danielle, Bradley, Elizabeth, Conner and Rylee. Mr. Goodwin is preceded in death by his parents and an infant son, Bradley Goodwin. Calling hours were held on Monday, September 8, 2008, from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook. A funeral service was conducted on Tuesday, September 9th at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in North Stratford with The Reverend Larry Clough officiating.

Doug Goodwin

October 27, 1952 - September 5, 2008