Robert Goodchild

1933 - 2025

Robert Goodchild
Robert Marshall Goodchild, 92, died peacefully on December 21, 2025, from heart disease. Born in New York City to Charles Edward and Minnie "Peg" (Cosgrove) Goodchild, Bob spent his early childhood in Mount Vernon before the family moved to Old Greenwich when he was ten.
Bob graduated from Greenwich High School and Colgate University, then proudly served his country as a Naval Supply Officer aboard the icebreaker USS Glacier, during Operation Deep Freeze, as part of the International Geophysical Year. After completing active duty, Bob began a long career in banking, working at Bankers Trust and later retiring in 1993 as a Vice President of Deutsche Bank.
In 1970, Bob joined the Pension Boards of the United Church of Christ, serving 34 years, 15 as Chairman. Bob also devoted much of his time and energy to the Old Greenwich and Riverside communities. He served as Treasurer and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the First Congregational Church of Greenwich, Treasurer of the College Loan Funds for both the church and Greenwich High School, and as a member of the Board of River House. An avid sailor, Bob was especially proud to serve as Treasurer and later Commodore of the Riverside Yacht Club.
Bob and his wife of 51 years, Judy (McCabe Loutrel) Goodchild, shared a love of sailing their sloop, Child's Play, during the summers and skiing in Wilmington, Vermont. Two years ago, they moved to Edgehill in Stamford.
In addition to his wife, Bob is survived by his sons, Chad (Jessica) and Paull (Megan Thomas); his daughter, Elizabeth Dooley (Jonathan); and his grandchildren, Damien Thomas and Harper Dooley.
A Celebration of Life will be held on February 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Congregational Church of Greenwich in Old Greenwich. Donations in Bob's memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.