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Karen Cooper posted a condolence
Saturday, April 10, 2021
Bob Goodwin was a big part of my fathers life and shared many stories with me about my father after he passed in Feb 20. We became email friends and shared jokes. Bob helped me identify some people in pictures that I had (Kinsman, etc). When the emails ended, I feared he had passed. I very recently received my parents wedding picture though my cousin and Bobs nephew. It is in excellent shape and a definite keepsake. RIP Bob, my Dad and you can now play cards together again !
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Dianne Yarmoloy posted a condolence
Saturday, December 5, 2020
My family and I will always miss "Uncle Bob" who spent so many Christmases with us. Rest in peace, dear 'Bobert'.
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Jerry D. Barber posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Rest well Bob. We had many interesting conversations over dinner at "Anna's" . Too bad we never got to have the Christmas meal I promised you. Perhaps sometime in the future with your other friends.
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Allan Faas posted a condolence
Monday, November 30, 2020
There are many adjectives that describe a person like Bob, but none of them matter as much as simply knowing him as a person. He was a vast knowledge of all things called life and wasnt afraid to let you know what he thought was right or wrong. He taught Cheryl and myself in school and as our friendship grew he shared all things gardening and methods of harvesting that garden with us and out kids. He inserted in my yearbook a long time ago a quote that I have never forgot, ‘make new friends but keep the old, the one is silver the other is gold”. Bob gave us a lot over the years, but the one thing he gave us we will never get back.......his time. Thanks for the memories Bob.
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Kim Murphy posted a condolence
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Rest easy now Bob. Enjoy you new time with your Mother, and look up Jean while your at it. You were a great neighbour for the last 25 years.
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Trish Brown posted a condolence
Friday, November 13, 2020
Mr. Goodwin/Bob, We will miss you. You touched our lives in many ways. More ways than you knew, I’m sure. When we found out you were gone from this world, we listened to the Sound of Music soundtrack (you once told me it was the only movie you’d ever watched) while making supper. I used the razor-sharp knives you’d sharpened for me. My daughter just happened to be running around in the pyjamas that you recruited my mom to buy her for Christmas last year. We put a bit of money in her education fund in your memory. We talked about some of the things that we’d miss. The phone calls that always started out the same, “How are you, Mr. Goodwin?” “Well, the golden years aren’t so golden!” you’d exclaim or, “Still on this side of the grass.” I’ll think of you every time I set eyes on the peony in the backyard that came from your garden. Or the teak furniture in the basement that you helped us restore (I promise I’ll get around to oiling it again soon). Or have a cup of green tea. Or a slice of watermelon. Like the big ones from Texas that we used to split. I’m sure I’ll think of you in the future when I’m sitting at the kitchen table trying to help the kids learn fractions. And I’ll wish you were still around to help me out (and that I had paid better attention). I’ll think of you when I see a well-tended vegetable garden, cinnamon-sugar spice, FULL sheet paper towels. I’ll think of you when I see resourcefulness and self-sacrifice, when I encounter gruff old men with soft hearts. I’ll think of you often. Trish/“Mrs. Brown”
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Joe Rohrer posted a condolence
Thursday, November 12, 2020
I knew Bob on many levels: ball, Kinsmen, bridge , my son's teacher and one memorable occasion when he did a repair on my car for s few dollars that would have cost hundreds. An all around good guy. He will be missed. RIP Bob !
Joe Rohrer
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Je-AnneProsser posted a condolence
Thursday, November 12, 2020
I recall Daylight Saving Time and remote car starters also being "the worst things to happen to Canada since Pierre Elliott Trudeau. ;-)
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FRANCIS posted a condolence
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Bob was truly an inspirational friend and teacher, "one factor turns out to be the presence in the lives of a charismatic adult - someone you gather strength" for me that was Bob. Through school he truly cared about every student, of course he would use the same lines every school year, as younger students entered into a new year us older students would chuckle as Bob would hold court as he was about to school the next group.
My visits back home most always had a trip to Bob's we covered many subjects and solved a ton of world issues in the hour i was there. I often relate back to some of Bob's ideas for business, not all work but some do stick.
He will truly be missed but never forgotten, rest in peace Bob and thank you so much for being a friend.
Francis Laderoute
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Sheldon Frissell posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
What a wonderful fellow! Bob had the gift of bringing clarity. He was a great encourager! Bob made time for others and expected nothing in return. He took interest and truly cared! Bridge, Chase the Ace, the "Tiptoe 2-Step," borscht and fine music are great memories. What a difference you made in my life!!
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Ted Bzdel posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Bob was a great friend to our family. He taught our three kids, and was a talented and devoted teacher. After our kids graduated and Bob retired, we came to know him even better and are very grateful for the time we spent with him. We will always remember our steak suppers with Bob, his love of a good Scotch, his amazing garden, and his razor sharp intellect and wit. Under that gruff exterior, Bob had a heart of gold. We will miss you, Bob. Ted & Iris Bzdel & Family
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Kirk Grunow posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
I have many fond memories of Mr Goodwin. As a teacher he was tough and kind at the same time and always willing to give up time to whomever needed it. You always knew you walked out of his class having actually learned something. He taught us how to play bridge at his house and always had homemade carrot cake and eggnog. He gave lots to the kids he taught in the way he knew best. I still remember getting a phone call in grade nine from 'Bob' (didn't know who it was at first) about a mark I got on a provincial exam. More impressive was his commitment in following years to weddings, funerals and class reunions to ensure you knew he was always there for support and care about you. His generosity and genuine care for the people in his life will be truly missed.
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Shirly Prosser posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Mr. G will be truly missed. There will never be another like him. One of the things he frequently said was, “There are two sides to every door”; however, on most issues there was only one right way, and it was HIS way. He certainly wasn’t about to change his mind about anything. His respect for his mother was no dimmer at the age of 86 than it was when he was a child. Her recipes were THE BEST, and her gardening expertise was put into practice every spring, summer and fall just north of his house. He told of buying one sheet of drywall with every pay cheque because it was all he could afford and, bit by bit, he finished the addition he built on the house. It took him several years to achieve his coveted degree and his motto regarding education was “No one can ever take that from you, save God himself.” Mr. G wasted nothing, and shared with all. His generosity was equally evident in spending his time teaching, tutoring and mentoring as it was with sharing his garden vegetables, strawberries, raspberries and even grape jelly, which was truly the nectar of the gods. I now know that “the worst thing that happened to this country besides Pierre Elliott Trudeau” (one of many reasons was Mr. G’s distaste for the metric system) was front load washing machines, Tide laundry detergent, energy efficient light bulbs, foreign cars and Campbell’s soup, (depending on the day). And let us not forget the Loonie and Toonie! He was steadfast in his refusal to accept either as legal tender. He could play the piano splendidly, completed and assisted others with beautiful wood working projects, quoted both the Bible and Shakespeare and loved mathematics. I am so thankful that his intellect and memory stayed with him to the very end. Thank you, Bob, for all the knowledge that you shared. There will never be anyone quite like you. Rest in peace, dear friend.
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Je-AnneProsser posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
I will always remember Mr. Goodwin as a born teacher. I first met him when I was in high school - by then he had retired from formal teaching but was tutoring from home on a volunteer basis. As a teenager I remember being terrified of his booming voice, intimidating form and massive hands that dwarfed my math(ematics) textbook. I grew up, passed math(ematics) and moved on but we stayed in touch. Years later he helped me refinish a piece of antique furniture as a wedding gift for my sister. Again I saw his natural acumen for teaching. He taught me how to make borscht, how to harvest garden vegetables and also offered unsolicited weight loss advice! We shared lots of lime cordial and tea in his cozy living room while he showed me his family history book, talked about gardening and his time as a child and teacher. Mr. G frequently reminded me that my preference for foreign-made vehicles was the cause of the North American auto industry’s decline! I was always touched by how proud he was that I was independent and had gone on to grad school. (Sidebar: for a man of tradition he wasn’t at all sexist). As one of his students, my life has been impacted indelibly by his support and guidance and, most of all, his willingness to invest in me and my future. He was an excellent mentor and, in addition to math(ematics), he taught me how those of us who are childless can never-the-less make lasting impacts on young people if we are willing to give of our time and talents. Going forward I know that there will be many occasions when I will wish I could give him a call or “send a quick e” to ask his advice about any of a number of things; the realization that this is no longer an option is truly heartbreaking. Mr. G will be greatly missed and forever appreciated.
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Inez Glover posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
I will miss our many interesting conversations. Both of my kids adored him as their teacher. Rest in peace Bob.
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Warren Roberts posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
I will miss stopping by for tea and visits with Mr. Goodwin. Bob was such a wealth of knowledge and truly an inspiration to the kids that were lucky enough to have been in his life. If only the kids of today could have been in your class. Rest In Peace Bob.
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