Thorold "Chuck" Goodfellow

Thorold “Chuck” Goodfellow

(1929-2021)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. We will miss him.

Chuck was born in Ottawa to the late Norman Goodfellow and Thelma Goodfellow (nee Creen).  He was married to the woman he adored, the late Claire (nee Robertson) for 65 years. He is survived by his daughters Joann McKenna (Ken) and Patty Goodfellow (Daniel Daley); his grandchildren Shelly (Dominic), Heather and Evelyn; and his great-grandchildren Anika, Matthew, Grace, Joshua and Noah.  Fondly remembered by nieces and nephews Margaret, Claire and Ian of Ottawa and Robert and John of Australia.  As a father and a grandfather, he gave selflessly of his time.  His masterfully hand-crafted “toys” are now special family heirlooms.

Two weeks after Chuck met the love of his life, Claire, in Halifax, he proposed to her.  They were married four months later.

Chuck graduated from the Royal Military College, from Queen’s University, as well as from Carleton University (MPPA). He had a range of assignments with the military in Canada (Kingston, Truro, Gagetown, Shilo, Ottawa), and he served his country with distinction abroad (Korea, England, Staff College India, UN Peacekeeping Kashmir).  After his military career, he taught management courses across Canada for the Public Service Commission.

In retirement, Chuck and Claire enjoyed many years at their cottage in Dunrobin and at their winter home in Florida.  He kept in touch with close friends from his military days, appreciated their camaraderie, and took pleasure in their monthly luncheon gatherings well into his eighties.

The family wishes to thank the wonderfully attentive and caring PSW and nursing staff at the Carlingwood Retirement Community for their extraordinary support over the past five years.  At his request, there will be a private family gathering, which will take place at a later date.   Tributes, condolences and donations may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com