John "Jack" Christopher Goodwin's Obituary
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John "Jack" Christopher Goodwin, 92, a resident of Rehoboth Beach, DE for 20 years, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes. He was born on February 11, 1927 in Ridley Township, PA, son of the late William and Ethel (Otlinger)Goodwin.
Jack attended Ridley Township High School. In 1944 he joined the US Navy and proudly served aboard the submarine USS Remora during World War II. He was honorably discharged in 1947.
Jack was a police officer in Ridley Township, PA for 28 dedicated years and later a school bus driver for the Ridley School District.
Above all, Jack was a family man who cherished time spent with those he held most dear. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend who was loved by many and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Jack is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Shirley E. (Taylor) Goodwin; his sons: Christopher, Glenn (Susan), and Timothy Goodwin; his 5 grandchildren; his 5 great-grandchildren; and his brother, Tom Goodwin.
Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE.
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