Obituary for Mark Goodhue

[Editor's Note: The following obituary derives from the Gately Funeral Home website.]

Mark David Goodhue, 35, passed away suddenly on July 3. Mark was born in Stoneham, raised in Melrose, graduated from Melrose High School, Class of 1996 and was the captain of the swim team.

Goodhue graduated from UMass Lowell and was on the rugby team while attending college. Mark was the owner of Baystate Weatherization & Construction LLC which he started over four years ago. He worked closely with numerous non-profit groups associated with the Department of Energy; LEO in Lynn, Action in Boston and Action in Gloucester. Prior to starting this company he owned and operated Goodhue Painting in Melrose for over eight years. 

Goodhue was a longtime Melrose resident and had most recently moved to Rowley. His family and friends were very important to him and he will be sorely missed by all that knew him.

Goodhue enjoyed riding ATV's, going camping, trips to Vermont, but most of all he loved just being with his family and friends. Mark was the beloved husband of Kelly E.F. (Fitzpatrick) Goodhue.

Cherished father of Jake D. Goodhue and Jake's soon to be born sibling. Devoted son of David and Jeannine (Sulliman) Goodhue of Melrose. Loving brother of Nicole Goodhue Boyd & her husband Joshua of Amesbury. Loving son-in-law of George and Sandra Fitzpatrick of FL. Loving brother-in-law of Tracy and John Robitaille and Amy & Mark Rittlinger all of CT.

Also survived by several loving nieces, nephews, loyal childhood friends, dear friends of Jimmy K and his beloved pet dog Skipper. A funeral service was held at Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., Melrose, on Monday, July 8 at 10:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary's Church on Herbert Street in Melrose at 11:30 a.m. 

Interment was held at Wyoming Cemetery in Melrose. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Goodhue Family Fund, in care of Melrose Cooperative Bank, 638 Main St. Melrose.