GOODMAN, Lorne Booth -June 1, 1925 – June 3, 2024
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Lorne Booth Goodman. Lorne passed away peacefully at the age of 99 years old.
Beloved husband of Lorraine (McLaughlin). Loving father of Wayne (Sally), Bob (Alana) and Pete (Wilma).
Cherished grandfather of Dennis, Natalie (Evan), Paul, Jamie (Peter), Miranda (Tom), Megan and Brent (Victoria).
Great grandfather of Blake, Kylee, Lilah, Corbin, Bree, Ben, Jonathan and Harper, and great great grandfather of Tatum and Noah. Best friend of Don White. Lorne was born and raised in Columbus.
The only son of Fred and Mae Ella Goodman. Lorne attended McKenzie School and O’Neill High School.
After graduation he enlisted in the Canadian Army. He served in France, Belgium and Holland. He was wounded in the Battle of Scheldt.
Lorne returned to Oshawa in April 1946.
He became a plumbing apprentice for his father Fred.
In 1954 he took over his father’s business starting, Lorne Goodman Plumbing. He ran a very successful plumbing business and retired in 1992.
Lorne was very involved in Columbus United Church, loved travelling, spending time at the cottage, but mostly Lorne loved his family.
“Family is the most important”.
Lorne received the Legion of Honour from the Republic of France on his 99th birthday. Lorne was honoured with a street in his name by the City of Oshawa.
Thank you to the amazing staff at Wynfield Retirement Residence and thank you to Reverend Richard Parker.
Visitation will be held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Tuesday June 18 from 11:00 a.m. until time of funeral service in the chapel at 1:00 p.m.
Memorial donations the Columbus United Church would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be made at oshawafuneralhome.com .
