Holderness School
THE DAVID P. GOODWIN FUND S
ince its founding, Holderness has instilled in its students a sense of responsibility for their community, of leadership through serving others. David P. Goodwin ’37 took this to heart and dedicated himself to supporting the residents of his hometown of Manchester, New Hampshire.
David P. Goodwin ’37 (right) with his wife, Dorothy (left) and their children.
After his passing in 2011, David’s family celebrated his lifetime of service by establishing The David P. Goodwin Fund for Student Support. The fund provides non-tuition financial assistance to deserving Holderness students. We believe that it is vital to keep the school financially accessible to all families, and the Goodwin Fund gives all students, regardless of their economic background, the opportunity to share in the same Holderness experience. Every year the fund provides support for clothing, health, and basic amenities; books, laptops,
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and academic supplies; family travel and lodging; participation in athletic teams and competitions; and vacation programming and experiences. Service to others has been an important tradition passed from one generation of Goodwins to the next. As a teenager, David joined his grandfather in the family business, Goodwin Funeral Home, and cared for Manchester families for 50 years before retiring in 1986, selling the business to his son, Charlie, who became the fourth generation to lead the company. David was active in many organizations in the Manchester community. He served as a trustee of the Cogswell Benevolent Trust for almost 40 years, volunteered for more than 70 years for the American Red Cross, and was a 65-year member and a past president of the Manchester Rotary Club. He also supported the Manchester Boys and Girls Club; Easterseals of New Hampshire, where he served as chairman of the board; Neighborworks Greater Manchester; the United Way; and the New Hampshire Lung Association. Neighborworks Greater Manchester, dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty through home ownership and quality affordable rental housing, presented him with the “Outstanding Neighbor Award”; the Manchester Boys and Girls Club honored him with a “Hall of Fame Award”; and Easterseals of New Hampshire named the “David P. Goodwin Lifetime Commitment Award” in his honor. David and his wife, Dorothy, were recognized by the Heritage (now Granite) United Way with their highest award, the William S. Green Lifetime Achievement Award, and by the William J. Moore Center, which serves individuals with developmental and intellectual
