Travis E. Goodchild

Travis E. Goodchild, 88, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025 in Newburyport, MA.. He was born on November 10, 1936 in Anson, Maine to Wilfred and Grace (Ferguson) Goodchild.

Travis is survived by his wife Libbie, his children Tracy Morrison, her husband Kevin and their children Carly and Peter Morrison of Byfield, MA, Joanne Masone, her husband Marc and their children Matthew, Paige and Jennifer Masone of Newburyport, MA, and Tom Goodchild and his children Jake and Grace Goodchild and their mother Beth Goodchild of Wakefield, MA. He is also survived by his younger siblings Harold Goodchild and his wife Maria of Las Vegas, Nevada and Janet Williams of Auburn Maine as well many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his younger brother Donald Goodchild and his wife Mary, and brother-in-law Steve Williams.

He married his wife Elizabeth (Cleveland) Goodchild on May 16,1964 in Quincy, MA. They settled and raised their family in Wakefield, MA where Travis was a well known and loved coach for the Wakefield Babe Ruth League, even bringing them to the Babe Ruth World Series in Lebanon, Missouri in 1986. Travis was also a well-known member of the Wakefield Elks where his cooking skills were enjoyed by many during tailgating, installations and other events.

During his younger years, Travis excelled in athletics. He was the captain of his high school football and baseball teams. It is even rumored that he was invited to try out for the St. Louis Cardinals. After high school he lived with his beloved Uncle Duffy while attending Ithaca College. He eventually transferred to Bentley College, then in Boston, MA earning a bachelor’s degree in business. His career culminated as the CFO for Kraft Generators and he remained in that position until he retired at 75.

Travis was a guy’s guy. He loved his friends, his clubs, golfing and fishing. He was an avid fly-fisherman and enjoyed many outback fishing trips with his “fishing buddies” throughout the years, telling many harrowing stories including once being chased by a black bear. He has passed this love on to his son and sons-in-law who continue their annual trip to Tim Pond Wilderness Camps in Eustis Maine with their sons to this day.

Travis and Libbie had a large group of friends with whom they socialized frequently and traveled extensively throughout the US and Europe.

During his later years, he still enjoyed being as active as he could be between M*A*S*H* episodes. A burger and a beer at the Grog in Newburyport was a highlight for him, as well as hitting a few balls at Olde Newbury Country Club with his sons-in-law. He told many stories of his childhood that we will cherish including the time he won a pony at the Skowhegan State Fair when he was a boy.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Wakefield Elks, 63 Bay State Rd, Wakefield, MA 01880, on Thursday June 26 12-4PM following a private service and burial.