Jon Douglas Goodwin, 61, of Main Street North, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family May 15, 2009 at Danbury Hospital. He was the husband of Marita (Pohjola) Goodwin for more than 36 years. Doug was born October 20, 1947 in New Milford, son of the late George and Grace (Galvin) Goodwin Sr. He attended New Milford schools, and graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1969. Doug served in the US Army for 3 years, stationed in Europe, where he met his future wife. They then lived in Pennsylvania, Ridgefield and Bridgeport, CT before settling in Southbury over 20 years ago. He had worked in Quality Control his entire career, most recently as Quality Manager for Scan Tool & Mold in Trumbull. He was a member of the American Society for Quality Control. Doug was also actively involved in the Special Olympics and enjoyed woodworking. He was also a history buff who especially enjoyed studying the Civil War & World War II. Besides his wife he is survived by a son, Raymond Jon Goodwin of Southbury, 4 brothers George Goodwin and his wife, Lorraine, of Southbury, Jeffrey Goodwin and his wife Jane, of San Pedro, CA, Mark Goodwin and his wife Marcy, of Bethel, Rory Goodwin and his wife Judy, of Southbury, a sister-in-law Raili Klee of Southbury, a niece Ashley Goodwin and two nephews, Thomas & Alex Goodwin.

Memorials: Memorial contributions may be made to the CT Special Olympics, Northwest Region, 1459 South Britain Road, Southbury, CT 06488.

Cemetery: Cemetery Not Applicable

Location: Munson-Lovetere Southbury

Funeral: The Stone Church

Services: A memorial service will be held Sunday, May 24 at 1: 00pm at The Stone Church on New Preston Hill Road in New Preston. Burial will be private.

Visitation: There are no calling hours.