Thomas E. Goodrich Jr. 56, died unexpectedly Friday September 17, 2021 at his residence. He was born November 11, 1964 in Rutland the son of Thomas E. Goodrich Sr. and Laurie (Goodchild) Goodrich. Thomas attended local schools in Middletown Springs and then joined the United States Army. He was a Carpenter by trade. Thomas was an avid Fisherman and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Survivors are his children, Shane Goodrich, Cody Goodrich and Jack Goodrich, by his siblings Mark Goodrich, Megan Hayes, Kay Erica Johnson and Kit Kristie Farrand also by his step mother Marilyn Marcy, and by his 2 grandchildren. And several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his father. A Celebration of his life will be held on Saturday October 9, 2021 at the Rutland American Legion from 12 to 3 PM. Arrangements are under the direction of the Ducharme Funeral Home Inc. Online condolences at www.ducharmefuneralhome.com