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Roderick Goyette Obituary
Born in Barre City, January 26, 1929, he was the son of Charles H. Goyette, M.D., and Mildred (Wark) Goyette. He attended Mathewson Graded School and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1946 where he was an All-State lineman on the Class A high school football team.
In 1950, he graduated from the University of Vermont and was a starting lineman on the university football team.
A veteran of U.S. Army service during the Korean War, he had been stationed in Germany.
Following his graduation from Tufts University Dental School in 1961, he returned to Barre to open his dental practice in the same building of his dad's medical office, retiring in 1988.
Hunting and fishing in Vermont, Maine and Canada, gathering wild spring mushrooms and being an official scorer of the Boone and Crockett Club were very special interests. Roddy was also an accomplished painter, his first portrait being of his father, which he completed while in dental school, as well as a portrait of President Obama, which was sent to the White House with a thank-you note from the president and his wife in return.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Joni and Joseph V. Calcagni, and two grandsons, Joseph G. and Vincent R. Calcagni, all of Barre Town; two stepdaughters, Jane Cavazza and her husband, David, of Uxbridge, Mass., and Kathy Ann Haynes of Rochester, N.Y.; and stepson Richard Carpenter of Barre City; and several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also surviving is his brother, Charles H. Goyette Jr., M.D., and his wife, Meri, of Nashua, N.H.; and nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
Beside his parents, he was predeceased by his wives, Teresa Aja Goyette and Muriel Carpenter Goyette; as well as his sister, Margaret Goyette Greenough; and nephew Robert Goyette.
His life will be honored and celebrated Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at the convenience of his family in the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St. in Barre.
Interment will be made in the Hope Cemetery.
There are no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641.
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Memories and Condolences
for Roderick Goyette
January 4, 2013
Joni & Family, We were sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. He was a wonderful man and we send condolences to you all.
Frank and Tucky Sancibrian
Longs, SC
January 2, 2013
Joni and family, we were so very sorry to hear of the loss of your dad and grandpa. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Brynn, Robert, Christopher and Taisha Pelkey
January 1, 2013
Joni, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. - Kelly Demell
Robin & Nick Bergeron
January 1, 2013
Joni and family, so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you and hope your happy memories will give you comfort at such a tough time.
Tom Boyce
January 1, 2013
Yes, he was our family dentist however, to me, he was so much more. Yes, he so loved his fishing and hunting trips to Moosehead Lake in Greenville, Maine, but he also enjoyed his Vermont visitors even more. He well knew the effort it took for each of them to make that very long trip to his humble abode on Moosehead Lake. He loved talking about the moose, deer, bear, partridge, pine martins, wolves, coyotes, and scores of birds he had seen in the midst of some 50 square miles of what he termed as, "Some of the most beautiful lakes, rivers, streams, and mountains within a vast wilderness few in Vermont have ever witnessed." It was not uncommon for him to share his fondness for the Roach Ponds, both Wilsons, or his varied experiences on the Golden Road. He was a man who deeply loved his family, especially his parents, and he often proudly related so many stories from his youth to his adulthood and into his senior years. He always shared them with a wry sense of humor coupled with a slight grin. He thoroughly enjoyed married life and absolutely adored his daughter, Joanie. He remembered his classmates, and he also remembered his father sliding down Park Street at a time when rollers were used instead of street plows during the winter months. He graduated in the Old Spaulding High School, now, a museum for the State of Vermont. In fact, I even found out that he went to school with my mother. He was a person with whom you could chat with, for hours on end about almost any subject, and he would never grow tired of the company he was keeping. Yes, his hobbies included painting (the painting of his father adorned his Park Street waiting room for decades), hunting, fishing, and measuring antlers and other Boone & Crockett trophies after their proper drying periods. I just want you all to know that he was so much more than this. He was one of the finest people (in every way) I ever had the good fortune to meet or know. Much love and prayers to his daughter Joanie, her family, and to other surviving family members and friends.
Elizabeth LaPerle
January 1, 2013
Joni & family:
My heart goes out to you and your family during this time of loss. I just read obituary online and feel bad that I wasn't aware of your Dad's passing when I saw you over the weekend. Let the fond memories live on.
Take Care & be strong -
January 1, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Roderick's family.
Neighbors: John & Rose Fortin
Shirley Rivard
December 31, 2012
Joni and family,
We were sorry to read in the paper that your Dad had passed. He was our family dentist until he retired. He was always such a caring and gentle man. He will be missed by all who knew him. R.I.P. Doctor Goyette.
Roger and Shirley
Shirlene Wilson
December 31, 2012
Joni and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Doc was our dentist til he retired and a good family friend. We will miss his smile and wit!
December 31, 2012
Dear Joni & Family
We are so sorry for your lost ,Dr Goyette was a wonderful & generous neighbor and will be miss on the hill.
Clement & Diane Perreault
John Pelkey
December 31, 2012
Joni and family, We wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the death of your father. Few people have achieved the position of respect and high esteerm which he enjoyed for so many years in his community. He was our family dentist till he retired, always had a wonderful smile when he greeted us. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. John Pelkey Sr family, Clearwater, Flo.
Malcolm & Jean Hayward
December 31, 2012
Dr. Goyette was a good neighbor and often stopped to chat and check in. His Christmas fudge was always excellent. He will be missed!
Geri Orton
December 31, 2012
Dr. Goyette was our family dentist until he retired. He was a great person and an exceptional dentist.
Sarah Lafayette
December 31, 2012
This is sad news. I remember Dr. Goyette as being a very gentle man w/a great chairside manor. Your family is in my thoughts at this time of sorrow.
Stacey (Wilson) Benoit
December 31, 2012
Joni and family- I was saddened to see that your Dad had passed away. He was our family dentist for many years and painted a portrait of my Dad for my Mom after he passed away. My thoughts are with you and your family...
Norman Melvin
December 30, 2012
A little 5 year old boy was stricken with double lobar pneumonia in 3/35 in Barre. He met Dr. Goyette, SR. and the doctor pulled him through and now that "boy" is 83, having lived a lot longer than anybody thought he would. Thank you Dr. Goyette from the bottom of my heart. N.W. Melvin
Caren Bellew LaRocque
December 30, 2012
Dr Goyette was our family's dentist for years and years. He was a quality guy with a great smile.
December 30, 2012
I enjoyed playing football with Roddy and also as a friend over the years. He was a great person and helped the needy thru out his life. He will be missed but lived a full life. Stan Fitts
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