In Celebration of

Michael Gooden

December 1, 1975 - July 17, 2020

Although the time we had together was shorter than we knew, it was full to the brim of love, friendship, guidance and energy. We are all better people for having had Michael in our lives. He was the soulmate and best friend to Christine, guiding light to his sons Tyson, Carter and Jordan, loving son to Dinsdale and Alice and dear brother to Marlene (Hillman), Carl and Richard. He will be sadly missed by his father-in-law, mother-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, friends, neighbours and colleagues.

Michael graduated from McMaster University where he pursued his love of football. This passion for sports continued with his boys and as they started to play sports themselves, he spent even more time with them coaching. He was so proud of all that they had accomplished. He gave back to his community in many ways, in particular, serving as an Officer with the Peel Regional Police since 2002.

Our hearts are breaking that you are gone but so full of the love you left us.

Drive-through Visitation will be held at Bay Gardens Funeral Home "William J. Markey Chapel", 947 Rymal Rd E, HAMILTON (905.574.0405) on Sunday, July 26, 2020 from 11:00am - 1:00pm and from 3:00 - 5:00pm. Private Family burial at Mount Hamilton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Dr. Heather Ross' Test Your Limits Fund at the Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Please visit tgwhf.ca/tribute or call 416-603-5300.

Guestbook

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Maurice Rose (Childhood Friend)

Entered July 20, 2020 from Hamilton

Wishing the Gooden Family condolences in this time of loss. While we hadn't seen each other for a long time the last time I saw Michael was just like catching up should be. Quick introduction of my wife to him and how life was treating him and what was the same and what was different. Rest in Power Gooden

Stephanie Nikolic (High School Friend)

Entered July 20, 2020 from Hamilton, On

Mike would always greet his friends with his great smile and his kindness.

Heather and Dave McKenzie (Friend and neighbour)

Entered July 20, 2020 from Hamilton

We are so incredibly sad. We send all our love and light to you all during these incredibly hard times. Our love always.
Heather and Dave.

Josh & Tammie Roman (Friend)

Entered July 20, 2020 from Hamilton

Our condolences to the Gooden Family.

Kesley Perrin (Close friend from church days)

Entered July 20, 2020

My deepest condolences to all the Gooden's in this most painful of times. I was always close to Michael no matter how long we didn't see each other. This news has broke my heart as I am so sorry I never got to speak to him again. The lesson has to be to keep in touch and stay closer to the people who you love most! Michael and I shared so many good moments on the football field. Right up to highschool from HMFA we both loved football and akways loved to talk about the plays we used to make on each other. He will be deeply missed and loved forever!!