GOODWIN, Jr., Clifton “Clif” E. age 95 of West Roxbury, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 27, 2025. Dedicated son to the late Clifton E. Goodwin, Sr. and Lillian (Porter) Goodwin. Beloved husband of the late Mary (McDonagh) Goodwin. Devoted father of Brian Goodwin and his wife Elaine of Canton, Annie Acerra of Weymouth and the late Stephen Goodwin. Dear brother of Janet Goodwin of Wakefield. Loving grandfather of Matthew, Timothy, Michael, Alaina, and Darria Goodwin, Kylie and Nicole Acerra. At age 21, Clif enlisted in the Air Force, being honorably discharged after serving 4 years. He valued this service highly. He graduated Boston University class of 1957. He was a longtime member and “Ambassador” of the YMCA in West Roxbury.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours in the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, on Sunday May 4th from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Funeral from the funeral home on Monday, May 5th at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa of Avila Church at 10:00 a.m. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery, West Roxbury.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Clif may be made to Parkway Community YMCA,1972 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132 (ymcaboston.org). For directions and guestbook please visit: www.gormleyfuneral.com
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours in the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, on Sunday May 4th from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Funeral from the funeral home on Monday, May 5th at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa of Avila Church at 10:00 a.m. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery, West Roxbury.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Clif may be made to Parkway Community YMCA,1972 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132 (ymcaboston.org). For directions and guestbook please visit: www.gormleyfuneral.com
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