Harvey P. Goodchild

VENICE, Fla. - Harvey P. Goodchild, USNR Commander, retired, 89, died June 23, 2010, at his home.

Services will be held in Vermont at a later date.

Mr. Goodchild was born Feb. 15, 1921, in Springfield, Mass.

He was a World War II U.S. Naval Aviator veteran and retired from the Naval Reserve after more than 20 years of service. He was later an agency supervisor covering the state of Vermont for The Aetna Insurance Co., retiring after more than 30 years.

Mr. Goodchild belonged to many organizations, including The Moose, VFW, American Legion, and the Shriners. His special cause was Alzheimer's research, and finding a cure for the disease.

He enjoyed golf and played until February of this year. He was a member of the Capri Isles Golf Club in Venice, and also belonged to the Rutland Country Club in Rutland, Vt.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret, of Venice; three children, Laurie Betit of Williamstown, Vt., Harvey C. Goodchild of Rutland, Vt., and Kathryn Goodchild of Venice; nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Mr. Goodchild enjoyed a good party, so to celebrate his life, drink a toast to him.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Visit the guest book at www.rutlandherald.com /obits.