Memorial Trees
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Anonymous
October 05, 2024
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Anonymous
October 02, 2024
Memorial trees planted for:
Dr. Isaac Goodrich
<p>Dr. Isaac Goodrich, 85, of Oxford, died Monday, September 30, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, Connecticut after suffering a brief illness.</p><p><br></p><p></p><p><br></p><p>Born on September 19, 1939 at Milledgeville, Georgia to Ellis and Freida Goodrich, Ike was a graduate of Georgia Military Academy with honors and continued his commitment to his studies at University of Georgia. He attributed his disciplined approach to these early life experiences. Graduating from the Medical College of Georgia after only three years, he completed his surgical internship at Columbia Presbyterian, where he met the love of his life in 1964. Isaac married Dianne L. Brittain on August 28, 1965 at the Pauline A. Hartford Memorial Chapel at Columbian Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. The next day he reported for duty to Fort Riley in Manhattan, Kansas, and was deployed to Viet Nam three weeks later as Battalion Surgeon, where he completed two tours of service and was awarded the Bronze Star.</p><p><br></p><p></p><p><br></p><p>Upon his return to the states in 1966, Isaac started his four-year neurosurgical residency at Yale New Haven Hospital. Dianne and Ike settled in West Haven and started their family. Following the arrival of Mindy Anne, then Scott David, the family moved to Woodbridge. Ike went into private practice with Neurosurgical Associates. He served as President of the City Medical Society, the State Medical Society, and an Alternate to the American Medical Association.</p><p><br></p><p></p><p><br></p><p>Ike was a faithful member of the B’nai Jacob Congregation in Woodbridge, and attended Minyon regularly.</p><p><br></p><p></p><p><br></p><p>Survivors include his wife Dianne of Oxford, three children Mindy (George) Welker of Bethany, Scott (Lisa) Goodrich of Cheshire, and Dr. Jennifer Goodrich (Justin Eisenberg) of Michigan; five grandchildren, Anjolina, Alexandra, Zachary, Zoe, and Elijah; one brother, Dr. J. Allan Goodrich (Marilyn) of Martinez, Georgia; a sister-in law, Ellen Goodrich, and many beloved Goodrich cousins, nieces, and nephews.</p><p><br></p><p></p><p><br></p><p>Fiercely dedicated to his profession, his family, and his faith, Dr. Isaac Goodrich will be missed by colleagues, neighbors, co-workers, and former patients, each of whom consider him “one of the last greats”. His bedside manner was filled with compassion and kindness, warmth and humanity, understanding and a great love that went well beyond traditional medicine. He was a pioneer in the new frontier of neurosurgery, and his legacy will live on in those professionals he influenced and mentored.</p><p><br></p><p></p><p><br></p><p>Graveside services will be held at B’nai Jacob memorial Park, 200 Wintergreen Ave, New Haven Wednesday, October 2nd at 11 a.m. Memorial Contributions may be sent to Congregation B’nai Jacob, 75 Rimmon Rd., Woodbridge, CT 06525 or to the Charity of your choice. Shiva will be at 84 Links Way, Oxford on Wednesday, October 2 or Thursday, October 3 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.</p><p><br></p><p></p><p><br></p><p>Funeral Arrangements in care of Robert E. Shure & Son Funeral Home, New Haven.</p><p><br></p><p></p><p><br></p><p>www.shurefuneralhome.com</p><p><br></p><p></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>September 19, 1939 - September 30, 202409/19/193909/30/2024
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