Goodwin, Edward R.

Edward R. Goodwin of Canton, 71, formerly of South Boston, died suddenly August 18, 2019, after a brief but courageous battle with liver cancer.

His beloved friend, partner and wife of 39 years, Jane Guilfoyle, was by his side. Ed was retired from the commonwealth of Massachusetts as a contract and finance manager. Eddie was known for his wit, intelligence, love of music and movies, and his commanding knowledge of trivia. He enjoyed traveling the New England coast, especially Cape Cod and southern Maine. He was a talented amateur chef and enjoyed hosting meals for friends and family.

Beloved husband of Jane M. Guilfoyle of Canton. Son of the late James and Julia Goodwin. He is survived by his siblings: Paul Goodwin and his wife, Elaine Eagar, of South Boston and Falmouth, Judith Goodwin of Crystal River, FL, and James Goodwin and his wife, Shelly Mitchell, of Germany. He leaves several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends.

A mass of Christian burial was celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Gerard Majella Church in Canton. Interment Canton Corner Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made in Ed’s memory to the Joslin Diabetes Center at www.joslin.org/donate. Arrangements by the Pushard Family Funeral Home, 210 Sherman Street.

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