Michael A. Goodwin, 59, died Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at his home. Michael served in the United States Navy as a Hull Tech from 1977-1981. He worked for many years doing roofing, welding, metal fabrication and firefighting. He was a contract fire fighter working in Iraq from 2005-2006 and Saudi Arabia from 2010-2011. He enjoyed being an instructor at the Vermont Fire Academy and a training officer for the Fair Haven Fire Department. He was a military history buff, especially of World War II and the Civil War, a passion of which he shared with his son Karl. Michael also enjoyed collecting miniature fire trucks with his son. He had a passion for meticulously improving and maintaining his property and was a talented carpenter. Michael was an avid dog lover of which he had many of during his life. Michael is survived by his wife of 27 years, Ralena Goodwin of Salisbury, and his son Karl Goodwin of Shrewsbury, VT. He was predeceased by his parents Forrest and Marion (Twigg) Goodwin. As per Michaels wishes, no services will be held.