Wyman Carl Goodwin

WATERVILLE – Wyman Carl Goodwin, 75, passed away peacefully Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, at home in Waterville, surrounded by his wife and children. He was born April 27, 1946 in Waterville, the son of Forrest A. and Mary T. Cahill Goodwin.

After graduating from Waterville High School in 1964, he enlisted and proudly served his country in the United States Army. After a tour of duty in Vietnam, he received an honorable discharge in 1967.

In January 1970, Wyman married Verna N. Reid. Six years later, they moved to Oakland where they raised their three children. Wyman was employed for 41 years at Huhtamaki. During this time, he served as a grievance officer and briefly as vice president of the Paperworkers Union/Local 449. Wyman was a life-time member of Elks Post #905, Waterville VFW, and American Legion.

He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, playing cards, traveling, and going for walks. He was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots, but he was happiest when cheering for his own children and grandchildren.

Wyman is predeceased by his mother and father; niece, Jennifer Goodwin; and half-brother, David Goodwin.

He leaves behind his wife, best friend and soulmate, Verna; daughter, Lori Goodwin Gingras and husband Stephen of Augusta, two sons, Mark Goodwin and wife Mary of South Portland, and Greg Goodwin and partner Sarah Dolley of Portland; brother, George Goodwin and wife Kathy of Bradford, Mass.; nephew, Jeffrey Goodwin and wife Denise of Biddeford; grandsons Thomas Joseph and Henry William Gingras; half-sister, Sheila Proctor, and half-brothers Forrest, Lynn, Arthur, and Brian Goodwin. Wyman also leaves behind many, many loving in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends including Steve LaFlamme and Charlotte Gurney.

The family would like to share their sincere appreciation for the outstanding care and compassion Wyman received from the staff at Northern Lights Homecare and Hospice and Mainely Eldercare, especially Niki and Debra.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, March 12 at the Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St., Waterville, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A private graveside service will be held in May at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Civic Center Drive, Augusta.

Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation and Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan, ME 04976.

In lieu of flowers, friends wishing to make a donation in Wyman’s memory can do so by supporting the Waterville Humane Society.