Edward Clifford Goudge passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, on January 6, 2026, at the age of 97, following a brief illness.
He was predeceased by his brothers, Donald Goudge and Lawrence Goudge. Edward was married three times: first to Jacqueline Boon (deceased), second to Margaret Humphrey (deceased), and third to Alice Crush (deceased). He was also the devoted companion of Maureen Goodwin from 1992 to 2025, who predeceased him.
Edward was survived by his two children, Jamie Edward and Sandra Jean.
He had many interests and hobbies that brought him great enjoyment, including building balsa wood airplanes, music and singing, genealogy, working with computers, and, most of all, helping others whenever he could.
A funeral service will be held at Christ Church Oshawa, 81 Hillcroft Street, Oshawa on January 23, 2026 at 11am followed by a light lunch. There will be a visitation at the church from 10-11am. Edward wished to be cremated, and his ashes placed in an urn at Thornton Cemetery.
Donations in Edward’s memory may be made to the Canadian Red Cross or the Canadian Cancer Society.