December 1, 1954 - April 8, 2022
We are saddened to announce that Peter Goodwin passed peacefully at home at the age of 67.
Peter's beloved wife, Liz Janik, was by his side throughout his illness. He will be deeply missed by her and their cherished son, Ted (Jen). He is also fondly remembered by his father, Donald William Goodwin, his brother Jim Goodwin (Tracie) and sister Nancy Fitzgerald (Grant). Peter was predeceased by his mother Jean Louise Goodwin (nee Cruickshank). He will be carried in the hearts of his sisters-in-law Jennifer Janik (Mark) and Lydia Janik (Stuart).
Peter will always be remembered for his warm smile, his kindness, his tallness and his readiness to always 'lend a hand'. Children and animals were drawn to him. He loved being in nature, especially on his island in the Georgian Bay Archipelago, where he spent his time kayaking, gardening, building and fixing things, playing croquet, feeding the birds, taking pictures and staring at the stars.
He was passionate about music, especially indie talent. Together with the Waterloo-based ‘Artistic Endeavours’ crew, a myriad of bands were booked in KW – from L’Etranger to Nash the Slash and Simple Minds. Throughout the eighties Peter, together with Liz, hosted ‘The Streets of Ontario’, featuring indie artists on CFNY-FM, ‘The Spirit of Radio’. New artists back then included Sarah McLachlan and Barenaked Ladies. His interest in supporting ‘local’ also included craft beer.
His news/journalism career took him from CHYM-FM Kitchener, to CFNY-FM Toronto, Z103.5 Toronto and later into television at CHCH-TV Hamilton. In recent years he enjoyed several hobby-businesses, including an Air-BnB on the island.
A celebration of life will be held at the Badenoch Community Centre on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 3:00pm. Family and friends are welcome to join us to celebrate Peter Goodwin - a life well-lived. Arrangements entrusted to the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 519-822-0051 / www.wallcustance.com.