Harry Melvin "Pappy" Goodwin, aged 94 years of Victoria Street, Springhill, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2009 in Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Nappan. Born in Amherst, he was a son of Major A. and Melissa (Rushton) Goodwin. He worked in the Springhill coalmines from 1940 - 1958 then with Sunny Boy Bakery, Amherst. He was an adherent of St. Andrews Wesley United Church, Springhill, and enjoyed fishing, gardening and his family. He is survived by sons, Robert (Joy) Goodwin, Dartmouth and Gary (Janet) Goodwin, Boutilier's Point; daughter, June (Ernie) Rooke, Fenwick; sister, Doris Stonehouse, Springhill; grandchildren, Cathy, Sandra, Shawna and Leanne; great grandchildren, Bobby, Nicholas, Vittoria (Tori) and Joseph all of Dartmouth; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife the former Marion E. Nelson; brother, Robert; sister, June. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Funeral Service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, February 28, 2009 from A. H. Brown Funeral Home, Springhill, with The Reverend Bob Mack officiating. Burial in Mapleton Cemetery, Cumb. Co., at a later date. Family flowers only by request. If so desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or charity of choice would be appreciated. On-line condolences may be made at www.brownsfuneralhome.com.