GARFIELD, Goodwin 'Goody' - 7/17/1925 - 3/11/2021 Lawrence, Kansas - Our joyous, curious, playful, eternally youthful husband, father, grandfather, uncle, son, and friend Goody Garfield died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, March 11, 2021, bathed in the love of family and his extended community, near and far. He was 95.
The youngest of Kalman and Anna Garfunkel's five children, Goody was born at the family's home in Toronto, Ontario, a hub of activity in the neighborhood for his relatives, family, friends, and other members of the immigrant Jewish community.
The family and community experience stayed with him throughout his life.
He would describe himself above all as a "family man," and his life revolved around his wife and kids, relatives, friends, and colleagues all over the world. He adored his beloved companion of 64 years, Shirley Garfield, as much in recent years as when they married.
And he was equally devoted to his children, grandchild, nephews, nieces, and extended relations. He dedicated his work life to helping others through the practice of social work, starting his long career in New York City's settlement houses, the now century-old network of havens where residents of the city's impoverished neighborhoods could seek assistance, education, or respite.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and by his four brothers and sisters -- Lillian, Bertram, Ruth, and Howard.
He is survived by his wife Shirley; his children David Garfield of Lawrence, KS; Deborah Garfield of Ashland, MA; Michael Garfield (Catherine Marquardt) and their son Noah of Ann Arbor, MI; his nephews, nieces, adopted children, and an extraordinary community of friends, former colleagues, and acquaintances from around the world.
A celebration of life will be held on April 18 at 2:00pm Central Time; information about the event will be provided through the Rumsey Yost Funeral Home site and the Lawrence Jewish Community Center.
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