Mark William Goodwin’s story starts on April 13, 1957, when he was born in Singapore to parents Albert Eric Goodwin and Irene Margaret Goodwin (née Stanbury). Mark would go on to call Australia home, moving here in 1957 at just 3.5 months old, he was the first baby to fly on international flight. Mark had younger brother Lindsay, older step-brother Brian and step-sister Heather (deceased).

He went into shipping as a Cadet to be an Officer which he worked up to Captain of many cargo ships, where he made many friends (the boys who were a lively bunch), one friend in particular stayed a true friend and in contact via phone almost on a daily basis was Scott McCabe. Mark later went into Oil and Gas with BHP on the FPSO’S and commissioning. During these bachelor years Mark also completed his Law Degree and Solicitor’s after he purchased his beach house in Fingal Bay Newcastle to call his base.

Mark later married to Jennifer Lee Goodwin when he was 49 years old after 9 years of cohabitation. Mark went on to work as a Business Owner, then Senior Manager in Oil & Gas at Kurdistan Plant where Isis tried attacking. During this time he made a home Ascot Brisbane, then Marcoola and finally residing in Bridgeman Downs. Jenny and Mark later divorced in the legal sense but not emotionally and stayed family with the fur kids until he passed.

Mark is loved by family and friends alike. He will be missed and always remembered. We encourage you to help keep his story alive by sharing a memory or reflection.

Memorial Service

Venue: Marcoola Surf Club , Upstairs in Bistro/Function area

Date: Feb 18, 2025 02:00 PM

Location: 64/76 Marcoola Esplanade, Marcoola QLD 4564

Service details:

A Memorial Service will be held at Marcoola Surf Club with Funeral Celebrant and Eulogies in presence of Mark’s ashes. After the service there will be nibbles, tea/coffee and drinks held in the same area.