Louis H. Goodwin, 100, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2016, at his home in Winslow.  Louis was born to Frank and Mary (Therault) Goodwin on June 15, 1916 in Rumford, Maine.  His family moved to Madison when he was a child, where he attended local schools and graduated from Madison High School in 1936.  On August 12, 1939, he married the love of his life, Rachael (Mathieu) Goodwin. 

His first job was as a milk delivery man followed by working at the Madison woolen mill for ten years.  He later worked hand-sewing shoes at Skowhegan Shoe for 22 years, and finally worked as a custodian and bus driver for MSAD 59, Madison, for 15 years until his retirement at age 70 in 1986.

Despite working very hard to support his family, Louis always made time to spend with them.  For example, after working all day, he would take his oldest son on a bicycle to go fishing.  He loved baseball, especially watching the Red Sox play.  He also loved taking long walks, putting jigsaw puzzles together and going to play bingo with his wife and friends.  For all of the things he did throughout his life, he will be best remembered as a loving and supportive husband, father and grandfather.

Louis was preceded in death by his parents, three bothers and a sister.  He is survived by his wife of 76 years, Rachael.  He is also survived by his two sons, Peter Goodwin and his wife Adeline of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Paul Goodwin and his wife Jennifer, of Madison, as well as his eight grandchildren, Michelle Goodwin, Mark Goodwin, Anita Krazenski, Danny Goodwin, Christina Sylvestre, Erica Violette, Ryan Goodwin and Adam Goodwin, nine great grandchildren, a special niece Patricia Tobey and her husband Harry as well as several other nieces and nephews.  He will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege to know and love him.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at 10:00 AM in Forest Hill Cemetery, Park Street, Madison.  Arrangements are by Giberson Funeral Home, Madison.