Dear Suzanne and family,

It has been many years, but I will never forget the warmth and honesty that Allan brought to every relationship situation.

Allan’s contribution to EMS Calgary, is immeasurable.

For the years that we worked together I always felt it a privilege to call him

my friend. Allan was often a calming presence in some very difficult negotiations.

He will be missed, and my Heart and prayers go out to you all.

Randy MacInnis

I was terribly shocked to learn of my uncle’s death over this past weekend, news which was graciously withheld to allow the continuation of a wonderful visit by my brother and father to my current home in the Middle East. Indeed, we were all shocked, left all the more numb by our common understanding of the pain of Kelsey, Andrew, Jillian, Tim and Suzanne and Allan’s sisters, which dwarfs our own by a measure that only they can know. This said, and I write this before seeing what others have posted in their personal messages of condolence, one cannot help to think of Allan without a smile.

I knew Allan from “the beginning” so to speak in Randall family terms, his early days of dating Suzanne during university, where as the only youngster often fortunate to be present, I was often privy to their joking with my grandparents, Suzanne’s mother and father – saw them sneak in late – and went and explored the halls of Dalhousie where they took me when going to the library, or checking on one of Suzanne’s lab rats. As everyone who has had even the slightest contact with him knows well, Allan was a fun guy to be around!

Recalling his attention, humour, support through those moments, and those of the following years, I know some of the great love and respect Allan had for children, of which no better example is seen than in the wonderful nature of my cousins. Although each unique, all bear his mark and that of Suzanne’s– we see it in them and they are blessed for it. They were his greatest joy and his ultimate legacy, which is something considering all those like me he touched as an uncle, a coach, a paramedic, a colleague and a friend – for whom he still looms large and very much present today in our hearts.

All my love to my family at this time and always,

Michael

Dear Suzanne and family,

We are so sorry to hear of Allan’s passing. It was shocking and very sad news. May your love and faith follow you and help you all through these days ahead.

Sincerely,

Coach Kevin (from lacrosse), Joan, Adam and Sarah Robinson

My name is Susan Grant and I own a manufacturing Company in Calgary. I had the privilege of meeting Allan many years ago through work. We manufactured many custom items which were used by EMS and Allan had a large hand in the design work. Every time he came to the factory we always had wonderful visits about his family, their summer vacation home, and about his home down east. He was so proud of his family. We are truly saddened by the news of his passing and my staff and myself would like to offer our deepest sympathies to his family. He was a gentleman and a pleasure to do business with. May you all find peace within your hearts as Allan has now with God.

We were really saddened to learn that Allan had passed away so suddenly and would like to send his wife Suzanne and family our sincere condolences. We got to know Allan when we moved to McLean Street in Halifax and became one of his neighbours

My Mom called me to look this up on line & I can’t help but to write a line to this very sad obituary. We were great friends of the Goodwin family when we were all kids & growing up in Port Mouton, N.S. The years have pasted but the great memories are still there. So very sorry for your great loss, there are no answers to some of our questions….all we have are good memories. Sincerely,Tish.

Judi our love and prayers are withyou and your family today we are so sorry for your loss, from the Kelloways and the Hayes

Judi and Susan,

Thinking about you so much at this time. So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you especially today. Think of the happy times you all had together. I myself never eat jambalya without thinking of Allan. Take care. See you when you’re back in NS. Phyllis

Thinking of you at this time as you journey though this incredible painful journey of life now without Allan. I have only had the pleasure of knowing Allan for a short time but know he was very much a man dedicated to bettering life for others. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless and sustain you in the journey ahead.

Wilma Cresswell

Suzanne, Kelsey, Andrew, Jillian & Tim

We were so saddened and shocked to hear of Allan’s passing. We ran into Allan last summmer and exchanged stories about what our kids have all been doing and said we’d have to get together soon.

It was just last week, with the spring like weather, that I thought of that conversation again. We just always expect tomorrow to be there. I remember all our fun times at Douglasdale, Allan always supplied the muscles which went so well with the tequilla. He was always outside playing street hockey with the kids or helping neighbors with whatever we needed help with. He generously advised Josh about a paramedic career and took him on a ride-along. Whenever anyone thinks of Allan; they will smile. Our thoughts are with all of you. Take care

Suzanne, Kelsey, Andrew, Jilian, Tim

We are so saddened to hear of your loss with Allan’s sudden passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love to all of you from the Matheson gang at Briarwood Crescent; Hugh, Phyllis, Christopher, Mark, Michael and Andrew

My deepest sympathies to the Goodwin family. I’ve known Al for the past three years and during our sessions he spoke fondly of his family and children. A man of humour I could always share a laugh with or kid during meetings, he will be missed. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.

To Judi Kedy and the Goodwin family ;

Our deepest regrets and sympathy in your time of great loss.

Eileen Kedy,Carl & Valerie Gardiner

Mount Uniacke ,Nova Scotia

A donation has been made to the

Dr. Garfield Moffatt Memorial Medical Library at the Chalmers Hospital in Fredericton in memory of Allan.

We simply send our heartfelt sympathy to the extended Goodwin Family.

We have many pictures of Judi, Susan and Allen playing in the snow in our backyard on Regent Street. Wonderful memories we all treasure.

God Bless

From

Ann, Neil, Blair, Scott and Bethany

The prayers and thoughts of the Congregation of Rockingham United Church are with you and your family at this very sad time.

My deepest sympathy to the family of Allan Goodwin. We hung out as kids and teenagers at Tower Road School, Queen Elizabeth High and Dalhousie. We played, laughed and had a great time, usually with Rob and Dave. We were as close as kids could be, I am saddened by your loss. Allan, God be with you buddy, I haven’t seen you in years but you still look the same, I’d know that smirk anywhere.

Alex

To the Goodwin family,

We were so saddened to hear of Allan`s sudden passing. Please know, that although we are far away, our hearts are with all of you at this most difficult time.

Arnold, Bette, Terry and Gina Hupman

Sorry to see the sudden passing of Allan, Brenda’s parents of Nova Scotia were very good friends of his parents, Ray and Bernice, as we were friends of Allan’s sisters, Judi and Susan. We remember when his parents lived and worked the railroad station in Port Mouton, N.S. God Bless.

To Judi and Susan in the loss of your beloved brother, Allan. Far too young to be taken from this earth.

Lori and I are deeply saddened and heart broken at Allan’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family that he loved so much. I was fortunate enough to have been his partner and friend for so many years and he made it the most cherished time of my career. It was a blast. Thanks Al !!!!!!!!!!!!! Dave & Lori.

We are friends of Dave & Brenda Randall.

We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.

Eric & Sharon Calnen

George & Linda Miles

May your beautiful memories help you through this very difficult time.

Our heartfelt condolences to you, Suzanne and Tim (who we knew well through lacrosse) and Kelsey, Andrew, and Jillian. I will remember Allan as someone who was very kind and caring, with a good sense of humour.

Love, Linda, Danny, Kathryn & Matthew Weiss

MY NAME IS DONNA HEWEY AND I AM A FRIEND OF MARION CROFT’S FROM DIGBY, NS. I WISH TO OFFER MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF ALLAN GOODWIN AND TO MARION. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU AT THIS VERY SAD TIME.

Our deepest sympathies to you and your family Suzanne. It is very sad to lose your loved one at such a young age. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dwila, David and Chantell Slatcher (friends from lacrosse)

I met Allen in 1989 working in Banff then crossed paths many times over the years. I will remember his positive outlook on life, his great sense of humor and dedication to his career.

To his family; I am sorry for your loss.

Chris Kane

I had occasion to spend a few hours with Allan at an Ottawa airport waiting for a flight back to Calgary last year. I wanted to share with you that he spent at least half that time talking about his family. He was so proud of his children and his family was so obviously what grounded him. My sincere condolences.

We are friends of Marion Croft in Culloden, Nova Scotia and we wish to send our sincere sympathies to the entire Goodwin and Randall families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you cherish all the very precious memories of Allan. God Bless!