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Alan Goodrich Obituary
He was born Aug. 23, 1956, in Worcester, Mass., the son of the late Stewart Goodrich and Pauline (Williamson) Goodrich of Groton. Alan was married to Paula (Onyx) Goodrich for 19 years.
Mr. Goodrich was employed as a systems integration manager for CompuCom of Waltham, Mass. He enjoyed camping and working in his yard.
In addition to his wife, Paula, and his mother, Pauline, he is survived by two step-daughters, Michelle Spagnolo of Groton and Nicole Sheldon and her husband, Jason, of Norwich; two grandchildren, Vincent Spagnolo and Geneva Sheldon; and many wonderful cousins, aunts, friends and neighbors.
Calling hours will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday, at the Byles-Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St., Groton. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Heart Assoc., 5 Brookside Drive, Box 5022, Wallingford, CT 06492.
Please visit www.Byles.com to sign the guestbook or to share a memory.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alan Goodrich
Brenda Hall
October 23, 2013
I pray for strength for you today and bright hope for tomorrow. I knew Alan for 13+ years from working at Pfizer in Groton/New London. He always went out of his way to help everyone and was so pleasant and kind. I always loved hearing of his trips to Jamaica with his wife. My heart aches for his entire family -- Sending healing prayers to you all.
Don Carter
October 9, 2013
I am sorry for your loss, I just found out. I have had the pleasure of working with him, He will be missed.
Carlo Porazzi
October 1, 2013
Condolences to Alan's family. I will miss my friend and work associate.
Lenore Serencko
September 30, 2013
To the Goodrich family,
So sorry for your loss. I will always remember Alan for his keen sense of humor and his dedication of kindness to others. Sadly missed but not forgotten.
Patrick Lawrence
September 30, 2013
Our Condolences and Prayers of comfort go out to the Goodrich Family.
All of us who have worked with and known Alan for many years will miss him also.
Bruce Faulkner
September 30, 2013
Condolences to the Goodrich family. Sending thoughts and prayers to ease your pain and sorrow.
Elliott Blanco
September 30, 2013
We are so sorry to hear the news about Alan Goodrich. My condolences. We will be thinking of you and the rest of the family. Sending you lots of love. CompuCom-Puerto Rico
Melanie Gaines
September 30, 2013
I am heartbroken to hear of Alan's passing. When I started with Pfizer, he helped me set-up my office. He was always going out of his way for everyone. He was a very kindhearted person and a joy to work with. I know god must have a special place in heaven for him. My sincere condolences to the family.
Raymond Amill
September 30, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. From your friends from AZ/IPR Puerto Rico.!
Gabrielle Fiola
September 30, 2013
I had the honor of working with Alan in Waltham. He will always be remembered for his constant smile and good-nature. For his patience, generosity, and kindness. He will be sorely missed. My sincerest of condolences to his family.
Sandy
September 30, 2013
My heart is broken to hear of Alan's passing. Paula and family please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Alan was such a wonderful person. He will be deeply missed by many.
Gene Johnson
September 30, 2013
My Condolences to the family.I worked with Alan at Compucom\Groton.
Pam Zahn
September 30, 2013
I was saddened to hear of Alan's passing. I worked with him at CompuCom. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Donna Bader
September 30, 2013
Please accept my deepest sympathy in this time of great loss. I was lucky enough to work with Alan at Pfizer in New London. He was always there with a smile and happy to help. He was great at his job, but what came through most is that he was a genuinely nice person. That always came through. He talked about his family and the vacations to Jamaica. It was clear how much he loved his family. He will be missed.
Angela Smoker
September 30, 2013
My thoughts and prayers to all of Alan's family, friends and loved ones. Alan was a wonderful man full of character, life and laughter. He will be greatly missed as a valued team member. Please let me know if there is anything we can do to support you during this tragic time.
Cliff Pointer
September 30, 2013
A very good man and a great friend will be missed. You helped me many times and I learded a lot my friend.
Thank you! My thoughts and prayers go out to Alans family.
Rhonda Poulton
September 30, 2013
Thoughts and Prayers. Thinking of Paula and her family.
September 30, 2013
Alan was my supervisor in Waltham. He was a very kind and considerate man. We will all miss him very much. My condolences to Alan's wife and family.
"May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.
Joel Faust
September 30, 2013
Thoughts and prayers to the family. He will be missed. Was glad to have known him. I am sorry for the loss.
Linda Provencher
September 30, 2013
I'm sorry to hear of Alan's passing. He always had a smile for everyone. Rest in peace, Alan.
Steven Frederick
September 30, 2013
Reading the thoughts and prayers below, I have the same image of Alan. A kind person who would do anything for anyone no questions ask, just becasue it was the right thing to do. He will be missed at AstraZeneca.
Ronald and Grace Torretti
September 30, 2013
My deepest condolences to Paula and his children. Compucom has truly lost an excellent associate. Alan gave his team his full attention and continued to lead his team with integrity, respect, and honesty. He was a great man and I'm proud to have worked with him. He will truly be missed.
The Lyda Family
September 29, 2013
We will miss him and his driving by and beeping and waving at us.
Karen J. (Yanchinsky) Harrington
September 29, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with Alan's family at this great time of loss. I was fortunate to have known Alan through Pfizer, where he was always willing to lend a helping hand, and go the extra mile to ensure that whatever the IT issue that I was experiencing had been resolved to my liking. He will be remembered always as a very kind and caring person. Rest In Peace, Alan.
Pete and Carolyn Cosumano
September 29, 2013
Our sincerest condolences to Alan's family. He are very saddened by his passing. He was a wonderful down to earth person and a great friend. We enjoyed all the camping timnes we spent with Alan and Paula and will fond memories of those days that will help to heal our sorrow
September 29, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Jeremy Lyda
September 29, 2013
Then Lyda family extends their condolences, Alan was a very good guy. He will be missed.
Derek Belcher
September 29, 2013
My condolences to the family. I worked with Alan at CompuCom.
Denise Reed
September 29, 2013
My sincere condolences to all of his family and friends. I was fortunate enough to work with Alan, and he was always willing to lend a hand and a smile no matter how busy he was. He will truly be missed and never forgotten. I know that you are flying with angels now my friend.
Maureen Biancarosa
September 29, 2013
I am sorry to learn of Alan's passing. I was very fortunate to have worked with such a warm, caring and good-hearted man. I will always remember the stories he shared with me about his wife and mother, he loved you both so very much. Alan, my friend, rest in peace.
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