McGoey: Chad Edward,
Chad passed away suddenly at his home in Alliston, Ontario on Friday May 16, 2025. Chad was 34 years, beloved son of Tod and Donna McGoey. Loving brother of Mitch McGoey and his wife Susannah Vander Zaag, and a loving uncle. Cherished grandson of Marie and Stan Jones, and the late Tom and Marj McGoey. Forever in the hearts of his many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, friends, and neighbours. Sadly missed by his buddy Inis.
Chad graduated from Sir Wilfred Laurier with an Honors Degree in Business and Economics. He then joined the family business becoming the 5th generation to work at McGoey Insurance. Chad was an avid reader. He enjoyed football, baseball, squash, and tennis, and spending time with family and friends. Chad was known for his quick wit and cheeky demeanor. He loved meeting new people and made lasting connections. To know him was to love him. We would like to celebrate his life, not mourn his death.
The family will receive friends at Rod Abrams Funeral Home 1666 Tottenham Rd., Tottenham 905-936-3477 on Sunday May 25, 2025 from 1-4pm and 6-8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. James Church Colgan 2118 Adjala Tecumseth Townline Tottenham on Monday May 26, 2025 at 11am. Cremation will follow. After the funeral mass, a reception celebrating Chad’s life will take place at the funeral home’s Cliffside Hall.
Donations in Chad’s Honor may be made to Epilepsy Canada, Headwaters MRI Fund SMART Campaign, or the charity of your choosing. Condolences and memorials may be left for the family at www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com.
Service
Visitation
Rod Abrams Funeral Home
1666 Tottenham Rd., Tottenham, ON, L0G 1W0
Sunday May 25, 2025
1pm - 4pm
Visitation
Rod Abrams Funeral Home
1666 Tottenham Rd., Tottenham, ON, L0G 1W0
Sunday May 25, 20256pm - 8pm
Funeral Service
St. James Church Colgan
2118 Adjala Tecumseth Townline, Tottenham, ON, L0G 1W0
Monday May 26, 202511am
Sharon Duggan says
Our sincerest sympathies Tod, Donna and families on the passing of your beloved Chad. May your warm memories of happier times help carry you through this most difficult time.
Peter Shmagola & Sharon Duggan
Justine Nowak says
Chad was more than just a high school classmate – he became a university friend at Laurier, where we reconnected and shared many laughs. Having a kind and familiar face by my side made those early university days so much easier. Though we lost touch after graduation, I’m grateful for the memories we made. His passing leaves a void in the lives of many, and he’ll be deeply missed.
Another good one called home to be with the lord way too early!
Angie Ursino Cancian says
We are so very saddened for your son taken much too soon ❤️
Our deepest condolences
The Cancian’s
Joan Edwards says
To the McGoey family & Staff:
Our sincere condolences on the loss of a precious son. We feel
this loss, as we have been with your company for 65 years.
Joan Edwards & family.
Earl and Kaylia Stewart says
Tod, Donna and family. So sorry for your loss, Chad was a great person and will be sadly missed. Our condolences. Earl and Kaylia Stewart.
MaryLou Maher says
Dear Tod, Donna and Family,
We were saddened to hear about the loss of Chad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
MaryLou and Paul Maher
Bill Cranston says
Tod, Donna, and Mitch and Susannah,
So sorry for your loss. Cherish the memories. Thinking of you’all!
Bill & Natalie Cranston and family
Mike & Dianne Fenning says
Tod, Donna, Mitch & Family,
We are so very sorry & shocked to hear of Chad’s passing.
Please know that we are thinking of you at this very difficult & heartbreaking time and offer our deepest condolences.
Mike & Dianne
Deanna marchione says
I spent some time thinking about what to say.
Chad was a wonderful kind man
Donna , Tod you did a great job raising Chad. Chad was loved and respected which is a testament to how he was raised. He will always be remembered not just by us but by all who knew him.
Take comfort in the knowledge that he was loved and respected by all who knew him. Ya did a great job. He’ll be remembered and missed by more than you’ll ever know.
We’ll get together to celebrate his life and all those he affected
We love you all. But mostly we loved your son. Chad
Jeff and Dee
Mark Lesperance says
Knew Chad growing up through elementary/high school, want to extend my deepest condolences to the entire McGoey family.
Hal & Madelyn Rutledge says
Dear Tod, Donna, Mitch, Susannah and all the family
Please accept our sincere condolences. Chad was always such a pleasant young man to everyone he met. May all of your fond memories bring you comfort at this difficult time.
Evelyn Wadden says
My condolences to the McGoey family my thoughts and prayers are with you all during these difficult times
Pat and Melissa Sullivan says
Our deepest condolences to the McGoey family.
Chris and Lisa McGuire says
Please accept our deepest condolences , on Chad’s passing.
Michele Tomlinson says
Tod and Donna, I was saddened to learn of Chads’ passing. There could be no greater pain than the loss of a child. I appreciated your support when Ted passed away and even though I will not be able to attend Chads’ service, please know that your family will be in my thoughts.
Margo Cooney says
Donna, Tod and family
We are at such a loss for words. We are so sad to hear of Chad’s passing. Chad’s professionalism at work and his quirky sense of humour made him a joy to know.
Hold on to all the wonderful memories you have. Those memories and your family and friends will sustain you through this incredibly difficult time.
Margo & John Cooney
Karen Mellow-Gagliardi says
Todd and Family – I want to express my deepest condolences for your son’s passing, I’m so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Karen Mellow-Gagliardi
John and Pat Greer says
Tod and Donna
We offer our deepest sympathy and condolences on your loss.
This is such difficult news. Our hearts go out to you.
The Greer Family
Albert, Karen and the Zanelli family. says
Tod, Donna, Mitch and family. We are so so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and will always be here for you.
Nick Swirla says
To all the McGoey’s…….On behalf of the SWIRLA Family please accept our deepest heart felt condolences on CHAD’S passing.
Cherish the Memories!
Brian and Chris Keith says
Tod and Donna,
Sending our deepest condolences to you and your family in the midst of this unimaginable loss. May you find comfort in Chad’s memory and the joy he brought to all of those fortunate enough to have known him. Our thoughts are with you!
Brian and Chris Keith and family.
Mike and Veronica McCarren says
Our deepest sympathies to the McGoey family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.
The McCarren Family
John and Vesna says
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. Chad was a wonderful person and an amazing friend who touched the lives of many, and his memory will always be cherished. Please know that you are not alone, and we are here for you. Sending you strength, comfort, and our sincerest condolences. May he rest in peace.
Lenore Hogan says
Tod and Donna. We can only offer our condolences and remember Chad in our prayers. And also pray for strength for you and your family to help you as you grieve. Lenore and Gary Hogan
Melissa Smigelski says
I’ve been thinking a lot about Chad since I heard the news of his passing. I really enjoyed our years together in high school—he was one of my closest friends. We spent a lot of early mornings together running before school for cross country and track. He brought such a good energy, even at 7 a.m. We had a lot of the same classes, and he always took the time to help me when I was struggling. He had a great way of explaining things—light-hearted and easy to understand. I’m so sorry for your loss. Chad’s the best.
Bob and Sue Beck says
Tod and Donna
Please accept our deepest condolences .
Bob and Sue Beck
Kate and Dave Smith says
To the McGoey Family
We are very sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences
Kate and Dave Smith
Darleen and John Rowley says
Our sincerest condolences for you and your family at this difficult time. You have my deepest sympathy and unwavering support. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. My heart goes out to you all at this time
Lora, Bob & Emilee Lake says
Donna, Tod, Mitch & Susannah;
No words can express our heartfelt condolences. May your faith help guide you through this very sad time. I will always remember each time I seen Chad he would ask me how our daughter was doing. His compassion for others was unwavering. We are sending healing prayers your way.
John Archibald says
We are so sorry to learn of Chad’s passing. Tod and Donna, please accept our deepest condolences. Cherish your memories.
John & Anne Archibald
Dan Hill says
Our hearts go out to you Tod & Donna, family, friends and the McGoey Ins family. There are no words that can truly convey our feelings of sadness, deepest sympathies to all.
Cheryl Bulpit-Hickman says
Tod, Donna, Mitch,
I am so sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to you.
He will definitely be missed by all.
Sheila Cochrane says
The loss of a child is a pain that words cannot heal. I offer my heartfelt condolences and hope that the cherished moments you shared will bring you some comfort.
Mike Dunn says
Donna, Tod and family;
Our deepest regrets for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike & Jo-Ann
Ernie and Daina Wienecke says
Our deepest condolences to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ernie and Daina Wienecke
Don Semple says
Sending my condolences to you and your family Tod.
May you find strength with your family and friends.
Lori Baxter says
Tod and Donna, I am so very sorry for your loss.
I’m sending love and strength to you at this difficult time.
Megan Kowalski says
Our hearts go out to the McGoey family and staff. Words cannot express the sadness of losing such a vibrant young person. For those that worked with Chad, his eagerness and love for the job will be missed.
Megan and Chris Kowalski
George Palmieri says
Tod and Donna
Marie Stan
Mitch and Susannah
Our families spent a lot of wonderful years on Mnt Mcgoey together . We enjoyed Chad , Mitch, Lisa and Jordan playing outdoors and growing up in our homes . We enjoyed many parties with friends and family . So many birthdays car rallies and holidays on top of the Adjala hills.
We continued that bond for decades ,Chad was a sharp businessman and I loved our deals and meals together, always a pleasure.
We are so grateful to have all been together
a few weekends ago with Chad , Mitch and Jordan .
Doing the things we do best joking laughing and working together building for the future.
Words can’t explain our deepest sense of loss for a wonderful smart handsome kind young man that Chad had become. His legacy will live on and will be deeply missed .
The Palmieri’s
Wendy George Lisa Jordan Palmieri
Mary King says
Deepest condolences from our family to yours with the loss of your sweet Chad. May God bless you all at this difficult and sad time.
The King Family
Irene Hannah and Jack Ruutberg says
Dear Tod and Donna:
We are truly so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Irene and Jack
John Marchione says
On behalf of the Marchione family, I’d like to offer my most sincere condolences to the McGoeys. I went to high school with Chad and always knew him as a kind, loving and intelligent young man. To lose such a good soul at such a young age is a true tragedy… He will be dearly missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all,
John Marchione
Garry and Ronda Williams says
Tod and Donna
Mitch and Susannah
We are heartsick to hear of Chads passing.
There are few words one can offer at a time like this to heal the wound of such a huge loss.
May time help to lesson the pain, and family and friends be a balm to help heal your hearts
Our deepest condolences to your family
Garry and Ronda Williams
Callie and Mitch Tomlinson
Colton and Karen Williams
Paul keenan says
So sorry tod to hear about your son, that should never happen to any father, my thoughts are with you
Ursula N. Crosbie says
I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. May your faith and family carry you through this difficult time
Peter Giampa says
Knowing Chad since kindergarten, he was always the kindest and most caring person. My sincerest condolences to the McGoey family.
Marra Family says
I’ve gone back and forth, trying to write something meaningful but also get my condolences across. Chad was an amazing friend, to my kids. He was uncle Chad and guy who would always stop play with them and to make sure they were happy. To my wife and I, he was a very trusted and caring friend who always began a conversation with. How are the kids? That’s the type of guy you was. I’m so sorry for your loss and it is truly a loss. He was one of a kind, truly a loyal and loving soul. He battled back from so many obstacles and was taken far too soon. I’ll end this, how we ended every conversation, ” Love you buddy!”
Colleen Coady Rideout says
My deepest condolences to the McGoey family during this very difficult time.
Vernon Burnie says
Tod, Donna, Mitch
Our sincere condolences, cherish the memories. Their are no words
Vern & Julie Burne
Jennifer Gilbert says
I am so sorry for your loss. It was always nice to see Chad either at the office or around town. He will be deeply missed.
The Dorsey Family says
So very sorry for your loss. Chad was an amazing young man. Always very impressionable. He will be missed
Pamela Close says
To the McGoey Family,
My deepest condolences at this extremely difficult time
Kevin and Kim Dermott says
There are no words . Our very sincere condolences to the family. Chad will be remembered for his kindness and thoughtful manner .
Yehiel and Maria Meghory says
Our sincerest sympathies to the McGoey family. Our heart aches for your loss. May your sweet memories of Chad, bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Yehiel and Maria Meghory
Sean and Mary Jane says
Donna, Tod and Mitch
We are saddened to hear of the passing of your beautiful boy and brother. We are thinking of all of you at this very sad time.
Judy Lipsett says
Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Chad McGoeys. Chad was taken way too young , may he rest in peace and everyone that knew him cherish all your precious memories,your in our thoughts and prayers,Cal and Judy Lipsett and Family