Portsmouth – Kenneth James Goodrich died Monday, July 6, 2020, following a long battle with cancer. Kenneth was born in Portsmouth on June 26, 1943, the son of Albion W. Goodrich Sr. and Roberta “Bobbie” (Whitten) Goodrich and was the fourth of seven children.
Kenneth graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1962 and enlisted in the Army, where he served until 1966. Ken started a long and successful career in the auto industry that lasted until retirement. Kenneth met and married the love of his life, Christine (Tina) Dulac in 1968. They lived so happily together in Brookfield, NH, raising two children, Kenny Jr. and Julie, until Tina’s tragic death in 1986. Ken remained in his beloved Brookfield until 2010 when he retired and returned to Portsmouth.
Kenneth was predeceased by his wife, Christine Alice Dulac Goodrich, two brothers, Albion W. Goodrich Jr. and Robert A. Goodrich, and one sister, Katherine E. Goodrich Scammon.
He is survived by his son, Kenny Goodrich Jr. of Portland, ME and his daughter, Julie A. (Goodrich) Parker and her husband Jeffrey, of Rochester; his 3 grandchildren, Holden G. Parker, Jackson S. Parker and Allison Christine Parker; his brother, John C. Goodrich of Dover, and two sisters, Karen M. Goodrich Firment of Wake Forest, N.C. and Margaret E. Goodrich Barnett of Klamath Falls, OR and a gaggle of nieces and nephews, hailing from Maine to California.
The family would like to extend their profound thanks to Beacon Hospice, the staff and regulars at his beloved Popovers on the Square in downtown Portsmouth, and the great friends he made in his second home at 140 Court Street in Portsmouth.
SERVICES: A private memorial will be held at a later date for family and close friends. The family has requested, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Beacon Hospice, 25 New Hampshire Avenue, Suite 272, Portsmouth, N.H. 03801.
Judith Goodrich-Mills says
Kenny will be missed by many. He was my brother in law for 53 years and some real good and fun times were had., especially when Tina was alive and his children were my children’s ages..playing around together at Milton was always fun.. he became like the mayor of town. Always looked for him when going through town. Rest In Peace Ken❤️
Jane Trafton says
Kenny and I were neighborhood buddies that also included Dick O’Brien and Ronnie Coakley.. We were the Four Musketeers and “having more fun than a barrel of monkeys” was truly coined just for us. I won’t say when and how, but I have a pin in my ankle from one of our shenanigans. Baseball was our game and we played all the way through to adulthood. Haven School, Jr. High and High School memories . We were each other’s best friends. A neighbor even let us use his old garage as our “club house”. Really innocent fun and a million laughs. The last time I was with Kenny we met with Ronnie at Grill 28 for breakfast and sat for hours reminiscing and laughing Thanks for the memories Kenny. You were one in a million Ted Dailey and Jane Trafton
Cindy and Robert Chaikin says
Our shared “Brotherhood” spanning nearly half a century was serendipitous, loving and a process that never ended. Big Ken, my brother, your memory will always be accompanied by unrestrained smiles which will fill my heart with spontaneous love.
Cindy and I offer our heartfelt love and condolences to all the Goodrich Family. To “Jules” and “ Little Kenny“, our abiding love and affection.
Barbara and Joe Bukata says
Kenny was a life long dear friend…a modern day super hero! He will be missed greatly. “The days are longer without you our friend!”