RICHARD I. GOOD

Condolences & Memories (7 entries)

• Our sincere condolences to all. - Posted by: Kathy McKibbin (Friend of Carolyn and David) on: Jun 13, 2022

• Richard and I met at the U of M, on various student committees, dated for a few years and married the day after he graduated from law school in 1969. Although law was his career, he felt in those early days that he had a ‘calling’ to political life. He shared that, unlike other young boys his age, he would stop, mid-paper route, to listen to a Louis St. Laurent speech on his transistor radio. Richard was very engaged in the Liberal Party and was considered to have a promising future, certainly in law, but possibly in politics. He viewed politics as the means to effect positive change. We campaigned for Lloyd Axworthy, in the North End of Winnipeg and for Trudeau version 1.0. He counted as friends many other senior politicians and ‘captains of industry’, in whose company he was comfortable and confident. He was a gifted speech writer and brilliant speaker and had a solid moral compass. Once when I had a stopover in the Winnipeg airport, I called Richard at his office to say hello. We were on the brink of an election, Federal, I think, in which things weren’t looking good for the incumbent Liberals. I asked Richard for his prediction. He answered, slowly and solemnly, “I think we may be relieved of the burden of power.” So like Richard. The only time, after our divorce, that we met in person, was about 10 years ago, when I attended a U of M Homecoming weekend for Architecture and ID alumni. Between events, I invited him to meet for a drink. I was astonished to see that, decades later, he had changed very little – same posture and loping gait, same voice, gestures and manner of speaking, same humour. We shared news of our families and travels and he talked warmly about his life with Lisa. My sincere condolences to Richard’s wife Lisa and to his siblings – Chris and wife Lenore and Carolyn and husband David. Richard was a unique guy and will be acutely missed by his family and wide circle of friends and colleagues - Posted by: Carol Jones (friend ) on: May 17, 2022

• Bill and I were so saddened to learn about Richard’s untimely passing. Lisa, our sincere condolences to you and to Richard’s family. I have many fond memories of Richard and I volunteering as federal co-campaign chairs for the Liberal Party. In particular, the 1997 election, which was knocked off the front pages of all the major newspapers and television as second story at best, to the Manitoba flood of the century. I recall Saturday April 5th vividly as Richard and I were needing to notify a potential candidate that they did not qualify to be a candidate. In those days we had a speaker phone at Party Headquarters that we huddled around to deliver the bad news. Richard, Lisa, Bill and I had been at a wedding that morning and by the time we made our way to Roslyn Road Headquarters the snow was a foot deep. By the time the co-chair work was done for the day, the snow was two feet deep, but the four of us decided anyway to have a lovely Italian dinner on Osborne Street as the snow kept falling and falling and virtually shut the city down around us. We were all lucky to get back home that night. During that same election, and by this time the flooding was severe, we had our regular phone call check- in with the federal campaign chair, John Rae. I remember him asking Richard, “Is that Brunkild Dike going to hold?” to which Richard replied “How would I know John, I’m not an engineer!” A memorable election indeed. Richard was strategic and brilliant, passionate about issues, and had a great sense of humour; he taught me a lot during those campaign years. He never suffered fools gladly but he always had a soft spot for those less fortunate than him. He will be truly missed. Avis Gray & Bill McDonald - Posted by: Avis Gray and Bill McDonald (friends) on: Apr 30, 2022

• I was lucky to have Richard as a mentor at Fillmore Riley. He was generous and inclusive; he permitted his juniors to carry responsibility and treated us as peers. I observed more then once Richard’s genuine interest in individuals, in their story and views. I have so many memories of Richard as a colleague and as the consummate litigator and professional. He will be missed. - Posted by: Anita Southall (Former law partner/friend) on: Apr 23, 2022

• Echoing David Kroft's comments, Richard was a wonderful legal talent and truly one of a kind. I had the pleasure of working with Richard many times over the years and we developed a friendship while I acted as his junior. I learned a lot from Richard, most especially how the serious practice of law could be a lot of fun. I will always keep those lessons with me and smile when I think of Richard. - Posted by: Jason Roberts (Former junior to Richard, and friend) on: Apr 21, 2022

• Truly one of a kind. A gifted litigator, mentor and law partner instrumental in shaping many of our careers. Though far from conventional in his approach, he contributed so much to his profession and the community-provincially and nationally. With every task, he was exacting but not not at the expense of having fun. Richard, you will be remembered! - Posted by: David Kroft (Former law partner; friend) on: Apr 21, 2022

• Highly gifted intellectually, Richard was generous in his time and talents. His friends knew well of his loyalty and devotion. He understood that support was needed in time of need and he gave it unreservedly. It was a privilege to know him. Sharon Carstairs - Posted by: Hon Sharon Carstairs PC CM (Friend) on: Apr 21, 2022