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FREDERICK GOODWIN Obituary

FREDERICK KING GOODWIN, M.D.
Died on September 10, 2020, at the age of 84. He is survived by his wife, Sheila; children, Kathleen, Fred, Jr., and Dan; 10 grandchildren; three siblings; and other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his fraternal twin brother and his wife of nearly 50 years, Rosemary. He was a world-renowned psychiatrist; one of the most frequently cited scientists in the world; former Director of the National Institutes of Mental Health; presidentially appointed head of the Alcohol Drug Abuse & Mental Health Administration; author of the seminal "bible of bipolar" text, Manic Depressive Illness; host of the popular Infinite Mind weekly radio show syndicated on 300+ NPR stations; and a much loved spouse, father and grandfather. Interment will be private. The family hopes to host a Celebration of Life memorial when circumstances allow. Full obituary and to view and sign the family guest book, please see: www.PumphreyFuneralHome.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Sep. 13, 2020.

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Carol Post Pfaelzer

January 3, 2021

I was a patient of Dr.Goodwin from 1969 to 1974 at his Potomac home.I was suffering from post-partum depression.Dr.Goodwin was empathetic and listened carefully.I have always appreciated his work for me.I will remember his kindnesses forever.RIP Doctor

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