Frederick C. Goodwin Sr. of Reading, formerly of Arlington, MA, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 11, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Miriam (Barsamian) Goodwin; father of Steven, the late Fred C. Goodwin Jr., Bill and his wife Maura, Linda and her husband Mike Gillen, Jean and her partner Carol Weston; grandfather of Rachel and her husband Shane Vergari, Clark and his husband Carlos, Kathleen, Lauren, and Stephen Goodwin; and great-grandfather of Sophia, Grace and Charlie Vergari. Fred also leaves behind devoted caretaker and friend, Judy Donnelly.

Fred was a Naval Veteran and recently received the Veteran's Medal for 50 years as a Master Mason. Fred enjoyed the outdoors for most of his life – never missing the opportunity for a pick-up basketball game, swim, run, skiing, or a family day at the beach, and during golden years of retirement, a brisk walk around Lake Quannapowitt or sitting under the trees with Miriam. He enjoyed the camaraderie of his many friends in choir/chorale or playing pool and bridge at the Reading, Wakefield and Melrose Senior Centers. Fred was an avid reader, reading a book or two every week throughout his life. He followed all sports, both college & pro, men & women, often quoting outstanding teams and player statistics.

Fred will be missed for his optimism and happiness, and of course, the many, long stories he could not wait to tell you…

A Visitation will be held at Douglass, Edgerley & Bessom Funeral Home on Saturday, January 25, 2020 from 11am-1:30pm followed by a brief prayer service at 1:30pm. Burial will be private at a future date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Fred's memory may be made to Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Avenue, Reading, MA 01867.