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Royce Goodwin Obituary
1958 - 2017
PITTSTON - Royce George Goodwin, 59, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, at MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta, after a courageous battle with cancer. Royce was born in Gardiner on Jan. 27, 1958, the middle of three children born to Kathleen and Wentworth Goodwin.
He graduated from Gardiner Area High School in 1976 and was employed as an Auditor for the State of Maine for many years until his retirement.
Royce had a quiet, gentle spirit, and family was one of the most important things to him. He did extensive genealogy research on his family and produced comprehensive booklets on the history of both sides of his family, which he proudly distributed to all family members.
Royce enjoyed spending time at the family camp on Cobbossee Stream in Gardiner and the many cookouts and family gatherings which were held there over the years. He also enjoyed fantasy baseball, playing poker with his long-time poker buddies, listening to music, and following the Boston Red Sox. He was an avid gardener, having created many beautiful flower gardens over the years, not only at his own home, but also at the home of his parents and at the homes of other family members, as well. Flower gardening was truly his passion and he thoroughly enjoyed it.
He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Herbert and Alice Goodwin and his maternal grandparents, George and Mary Lavallee.
Royce is survived by his loving parents, Kathleen and Wentworth ("Wimp") Goodwin of Pittston; his sister, Glenda Goodwin and her fiancé, Doug Clark, of Randolph; his brother, Robin Goodwin and his wife, Sharon, of Pittston; his girlfriend, Tomi Erskine, of Pittston; and his nephews, Brian Goodwin and his wife, Bethany, of Pittston; and Eric Goodwin and his girlfriend, Emily Michaud, of Hallowell; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.
A graveside service for family and friends will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Pittston on Tuesday, Sept. 26th at 10:00 a.m. Arrangements are under the care of Staples Funeral Home, Gardiner, Maine.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to:
American Cancer Society or
Chrysalis Place-Gardiner
Food Pantry
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Memories and Condolences
for Royce Goodwin
Jon
September 18, 2024
Hey, Rolls. Gone for seven years already but things haven't gotten any better here. Hopefully it's better there. I miss watching you run the bases when we played softball and I suppose you miss my poor poker playing and my money. Both were fun. Thanks, BTW, for inviting me to play on the Loons with you and a great group of guys. Well, that's all for now bro.
T Blen Parker
September 17, 2023
Always remembering the awesome Hosta garden planted for his mum at the Cobbosse Stream camp! HUGGGZ - T
Pat and Dotty Hinckley
September 17, 2021
He was such a great guy and has such a great family. We send hugs on this anniversary.
T. BLEN PARKER
September 17, 2020
RIP ROYCE, we will never forget you! Always wave to you whenever passing your grave.
Pat and Dotty Hinckley
September 17, 2019
He was a great guy, Pat and Dotty Hinckley
Janet Hatch
October 9, 2017
Dear Kaye, Wimpy, Glenda, and family, So sorry for the loss of Royce. He was a kind dear man. I pray that the Lord will give you the strength that you need to get you
through this difficult time. Sincerely, Janet
September 28, 2017
Norm Trussell
September 26, 2017
Royce was a lifelong close friend and an important part of my youth. He will be greatly missed. Even though I hadn't been in touch for quite a while I always felt like he would have been there for me if I asked. Hope you find a good poker game in Heaven Royce.
Norm
Doris Peaslee
September 25, 2017
To the Goodwin family: We am so sorry to hear of Royce's passing. May you find comfort in knowing he is finally at peace.
Doris Peaslee and Dana Turner
September 25, 2017
I worked with Royce at the State Treasurer's Office and he was a kind and gentle soul. He often spoke of his flowers and we always heard how beautiful they were. My sincere sympathies to his family.
September 25, 2017
We are so sorry to hear about Royce. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Dotty and Pat Hinckley
Jon Steuerwalt
September 24, 2017
Rest in Peace, Royce.
Terri Parker
September 23, 2017
Aunt Kay & Uncle Wimp ~ So very sorry to feel the passing of Royce. Always appreciated his quiet spirit and his love of doing extensive genealogy research. The hosta gardens he created "at camp" were spectacular. May he now rest in peace. LOVE & HUGZ ~ Terri Parker
September 23, 2017
Dear Glenda & Family:
So sorry to hear about Royce passing away. God grant you all strength and courage during this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
God bless you all.
With Love, Hugs, and Kisses
Francis & Gloria
Sheila Hamlin Hinkley
September 23, 2017
Kathleen and Wimpy so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Donna RinesDill
September 23, 2017
So very sorry to hear of a childhood friends passing. Much love to your family and blessings for all.
Keith Lufkin
September 23, 2017
I'm sure gonna miss you royce
September 23, 2017
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)
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