Walter Leonard “Len” Goodwin 90 of East Dennis died at his home Monday July 2, 2018 in East Dennis surrounded by his loving family.

He was the loving husband of the late Geneva (Christie) Goodwin who died in 2016. They had been married for 66 years.

Born and raised in West Roxbury, Len was the son of the late Wesley J. and Jesse (Bursey) Goodwin. He attended Mechanic Arts High School in Boston prior to graduating from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy in 1949.

Len worked in various positions as an HVAC engineer throughout his career, while raising a family in Walpole. Following his career, he retired to Cape Cod, where he reconnected with many of his classmates from the Academy.

Len enjoyed playing golf with his friends and family members, and enjoyed watching the Red Sox, Bruins and Patriots games.

Len is survived by his children and their spouses, Laurie J. McColgan and her husband, Michael of East Dennis, Stephen L. Goodwin and his wife, Marina of Wrentham, Mark A. Goodwin and his wife, Judy of Palmer, and Clifford A. Goodwin and his wife, Christine of Bristol, RI, Len is also survived by his grandchildren, Christie McQuiggan, Lee McColgan, Brett Thomas, and Chelsea, Jamieson, and Bradford Goodwin; and his great-grandchildren, Amelia and Kiera McQuiggan, Conor, Dean and Violet McColgan. In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by a daughter, Andrea B. Goodwin, and three brothers, Warren, Marshall and Wesley Goodwin.  

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday July 6 in Knollwood Memorial Park, 321 High Street, Canton, MA 02021.

Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday July 5 in the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave, South Yarmouth.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

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