Tyler Everett Goodrich

Tyler Everett Goodrich, 34, of South Hero, Vermont, passed away on November 3, 2026, after a tragic motor vehicle accident.

Born on September 15, 1992, in Burlington, Vermont, Tyler brought a bright and unmistakable spirit to the lives of those around him. He was an enthusiastic, fun, and caring person whose warm and welcoming smile reflected the genuine person he was. Tyler always had a smirk on his face and was ready with a smart remark, bringing humor wherever he went.

Tyler attended Folsom Education Center and graduated from Essex High School in 2011. Shortly after graduating, he began working at Food Science as a line worker and was promoted to a supervisor before working his way up to becoming a manager. He was respected by all of the people he worked with.

Tyler’s love for his family was deep and enduring. His pride and joy was his daughter, Aubrey. They had a bond like no other. He was the most present and loving dad to her.

From the time Joshua, Tyler, and Brianna became siblings, they had a special connection. As they grew from children into adults and became parents themselves, they leaned on each other for love and support. They always wanted their kids to grow up with the same sense of family, where gatherings and activities are always focused around the kids. They wanted the kids to understand the importance of staying close and always being there for one another. Their saying was, “We are family, and we will always be there for each other no matter what.” Even though Tyler is gone, Joshua and Brianna will carry that on in Tyler’s memory.

Tyler thought of Matt as a brother. The two of them were always there to help each other out, whether it was lending a helping hand, sharing exciting news, or going on an adventure with the kids.

Tyler’s mom and stepdad were always there for him. He knew he could count on them for anything and that their love for him was unconditional. Tyler looked forward to gatherings at his dad and stepmom’s house, where he enjoyed talking, visiting, and spending time with them, Jessy and Ken, and the rest of the family. He was especially devoted to his nieces and nephews, Cooper, Chloe, Hadley, Caden, and Camden, loving them so dearly that he was like a second father. His presence in their lives, and in the lives of so many who knew him, will be remembered with affection, laughter, and gratitude.

He found joy in the simple and meaningful pleasures of life. Tyler loved fishing, especially with his cousin Woodrow and Uncle Chris, who thought of Tyler as a son; hunting; cooking and baking with his daughter; boating, tubing, and four-wheeling with the wagon attached out back of his home with his daughter, nieces, and nephews; and spending time using his tractor with all the attachments and teaching his daughter how to drive it. When someone needed something, Tyler would always stop what he was doing to go help them.

Tyler is survived by his daughter, Aubrey Goodrich, who was his best friend and the light of his life; his son, Michael Francis; and Aubrey’s mother, Kendra Francis. He is also survived by his mother, Jennifer Saxon, and her husband, Mark; his father, Randy Goodrich, and his wife, Shelly; his brother, Joshua Goodrich, and his partner, Krissy Stanley, and their family, Cooper, Hadley, and Addison; his sister, Brianna Goodrich, and her partner, Matt Seaman, and their children, Chloe, Caden, and Camden; his sister, Jessy Lamphere, and her partner, Ken Paquette; his maternal grandparents, who were very special to him, Everett and Ethelyn Dubuque; his paternal grandmother, Shirley Dubuque; his grandmother, MaryAnn Davis; his aunts, uncles, and cousins, especially his closest cousins, Bobby, Eric, Chelsea, and Woodrow, whom he considered his brothers and sister; and his close friends. He was predeceased by many loving family members and some close friends.

Each person who shared in Tyler’s life and love carries forward treasured memories of his smile, his humor, and the joy he brought to family gatherings and everyday life. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him. Tyler’s laughter, his light, and the love he gave so freely will remain in the hearts of his family forever and in the smile on his daughter’s face.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that those wishing to honor Tyler's memory consider contributing to a fund being established for his daughter, Aubrey. Contributions will help support her future and serve as a lasting reminder of the love Tyler had for her. Donations can be made to Ethelyn Dubuque at P.O. Box 120, South Hero, VT 05486.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Congregational Church of South Hero, 24 South St, South Hero, VT 05486, on November 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.