CHARLES ALFRED GOODALL

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CHARLES ALFRED GOODALL June 29, 1915 - November 2, 2015 Alf was born in Winnipeg to Alf and Jeannie Goodall, and along with his sisters, Maggie, Nancy and Daisy grew up on Parker Avenue. He was a prairie boy, learning to swim and fish in the pits of Fort Whyte and to hunt from the age of 12. As a teenager, Alf swam competitively with the Winnipeg Swim Club and he continued to hunt with his sons until he was 90. In 1938, Alf married his childhood sweetheart, Victoria (Vicki) Pye, and together raised their children; Alfred, Robert, Bruce, Janice (Forman) and Terrence in the Fort Rouge area. His children have many fond memories of summers at Grand Beach and camping and fishing in Manitoba. In the 1930s and 1940s, Alf worked as an Asst. Instructor with the Winnipeg SD Evening School, teaching machining in the Kelvin High School Machine Shops. During the Second World War, Alf joined the Reserve Royal Canadian Mounted Police and continued to work as a volunteer until 1953. During his working career, Alf held three sets of Journeyman papers: Electrician, Machinist, and Elevator Mechanic. His career as an Elevator Mechanic spanned more than 35 years, retiring from Dover Elevators as Superintendent. Following Vicki's passing, Alf married Ethel Smith in 1970, adding her children, Rick, Roberta (Brown), Rae, and Ruth to the family. Following retirement, Alf and Ethel enjoyed summers at the cabin and many camping and fishing trips in MB. Terry fondly remembers camping at Beresford Lake and touring old abandoned mines with them. During this time, Alf and Ethel travelled on 11 cruises, visiting six continents. Alf was a talented craftsman and a skilled handyman. Bigger projects included a run-about boat, cabin and at least two garages, but mostly, his kids remember how much he loved pouring concrete and his talent for making wine in his retirement. He was a man of great integrity, teaching his children the value of work ethic. If a job was worth doing, it was worth doing well. Alf leaves behind his wife, Ethel, and a large legacy of children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and one great great-granddaughter, as well as his sister, Daisy, and numerous nieces and nephews. Alf will be missed, but there is a part of him in each of us that will continue for generations to come. In accordance with Alf's wishes, cremation has taken place and no formal service is planned. Family and friends had the opportunity to celebrate Alf's life on his 100th birthday. Donations in memory of Alf may be made to the charity of your choice.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 07, 2015