Joseph "Joey" Goodwin, age 47, passed away at the Halifax Infirmary on Friday, December 4, 2009 after an Industrial Accident.
Born in Amherst, he was a son of Joseph Goodwin and the late Lula (Reid) Goodwin.
Joey was employed with Empire Theaters for over 25 years. Very dedicated to his work, he traveled across Canada building and renovating theaters for Empire. He was well loved by all and made friends in every town he stopped in and his coworkers were like a second family. When home, he enjoyed time on his ATV and his motorcycle. He often spent time at his cottage at the Jackson Point Shore. He was a great fan and collector of John Wayne. Family was always important to him, and he always took time to visit, especially loved spending time with his nieces and nephews.
In addition to his father Joseph of Amherst, he will be sadly missed by his brothers, George (Mary Lou), South Brook, Donnie, Riverview, NB, Gary (Barb), Amherst, Larry, Amherst; sisters, Linda Estabrooks, Amherst, Betty (Ray Roy) Goodwin, Amherst, Cindy (Tim Ross) Goodwin, Maccan; several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Furlong~Jones Funeral Home, 70 Church St., Amherst, NS (902-667-8777) where visiting hours will take place on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 11 am, Pastor Jonathan Cole officiating. Cremation will follow the service. Interment of the ashes will be in the Amherst Cemetery.
Those wishing to make a donation in Joey's memory may do so to the Canadian Cancer Society.
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