Tup Goodhue has Passed

SAMIAM · 07-27-2020, 06:55 AM

There is no place except the boating thread that is proper for this announcement.
A legend in the boating business. a great dad, raising his son after his wife Tammy passed unexpectedly and a wonderful friend to so many.
Tup passed away peacefully last night

tis · 07-27-2020, 07:22 AM

That is sad.

BroadHopper · 07-27-2020, 07:38 AM

I knew him since the '50's. Grew up by Ellacoya, I walked to the boatyard to see all the speedboats, and hanged out with Tuppy and his brother John.
Kept in touch all these years, I envy his spirit with all the ups and downs.
May he rest in peace.

upthesaukee · 07-27-2020, 07:57 AM

Got to know Tup when our family had a trailer in Two Pines Trailer park, just up from the boat yard. Had some interesting rides doing water taxi service out to Welch's and other islands. Also a personal tour of "Hellzapoppin" when it was in the quonset hut building.

Rest in peace.

Dave

Descant · 07-27-2020, 10:07 AM

Sad news. Way back when. The Goodhue's were legendary in the boating industry and Tup was a big part of that. Enjoyed water ski races, cruises on the Tip It and the Drop Trou. Now, who has the pink paint duty?

Rest in Peace, Tup.

BroadHopper · 07-27-2020, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Top-Water

Historic boat.
https://www.vintagehydroplanes.com/b...lzapoppin.html

Didn't think it was still around! Glad it found a nice home!
Remember well Tup and John's ski boats through the years. Hydrodynes with twin Quicksilver Mercs, Missles with Tower of Power et al. The old man had access to Mercury Racing arsenal.

About the quonset hut, my Uncle Dick Persons built it! It was one of his first concrete project when he returned from Europe after WWII. He learn the craft helping to rebuild the Eoropean countries.

LIforrelaxin · 07-27-2020, 10:17 AM

May he RIP.... a lake region legend....

BroadHopper · 07-27-2020, 12:03 PM

Whose the new keeper?

VitaBene · 07-27-2020, 12:35 PM

I was able to spend some time with Tup Friday. Tup was a great guy who lived a hell of a life. He will be missed by all that he met.

His friends at Buckeys will ensure that the rock is maintained

SAMIAM · 07-27-2020, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by VitaBene

I was able to spend some time with Tup Friday. Tup was a great guy who lived a hell of a life. He will be missed by all that he met.

His friends at Buckeys will ensure that the rock is maintained

Sammie and I brought him over a strawberry shake for lunch yesterday
He looked better than he has in months.Said he was feeling much better.Told him I'd pick him up and bring him down to CH docks where he likes to hang out.
Totally thought he was bouncing back until I got a call from his brother that evening that he was back in the hospital......found out from his daughter this morning that he had passed last night.We're pretty shocked and sad for the kids.

BroadHopper · 07-27-2020, 03:17 PM

reminiscing the 'Glory Days' of racing!

wmm1971 · 07-27-2020, 04:21 PM

So sad he will sure be missed

Barney Bear · 07-27-2020, 05:02 PM

It's nice to learn who kept the Nipple Rock nippy.

VitaBene · 07-28-2020, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SAMIAM

Sammie and I brought him over a strawberry shake for lunch yesterday
He looked better than he has in months.Said he was feeling much better.Told him I'd pick him up and bring him down to CH docks where he likes to hang out.
Totally thought he was bouncing back until I got a call from his brother that evening that he was back in the hospital......found out from his daughter this morning that he had passed last night.We're pretty shocked and sad for the kids.

Max brought him to Buckeys Friday afternoon, it was good seeing him! He lived a life!

TheProfessor · 07-28-2020, 06:52 PM

A Lakes Region legend.

Naturally talented.

Knew his daughter - who graduated from the US Naval Academy.

NH.Solar · 07-28-2020, 08:19 PM

Infectious never ending smile of a timeless soul...
I bought my first hot boat (a 17" Sutphen, never was lucky enough to have a Magnum) from Tup as a wide eyed young lake kid and still remember the best days of my life as those that floated in that small boat.
I'd see him Tup now and again at Gunstock or as stand in at one of Buckey's open nights and it was always a joyful treat. Wail away on that harp forever my friend and know that you have left a legacy in everyone that was lucky enough to have known you

Old Hubbard Rd · 07-28-2020, 10:09 PM

OH NO!!! Tup was such a nice guy!!! He was always excited to see everyone! I am sooooooo bummed out right now. Oh boy

BroadHopper · 08-04-2020, 07:55 AM

https://www.laconiadailysun.com/comm...edb7d6c58.html

FlyingScot · 08-04-2020, 11:36 AM

Those wishing to salute Tup can do so at a Go Fund Me set up to benefit the lake at his family's request. It's a nice write up even if you don't want to donate:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-loving...cp+share-sheet

mowtorman · 08-11-2020, 10:57 PM

I missed seeing Tup there this weekend. Not seeing him the previous weekend made me wonder. So many people that worried about their boats being scratched never knew how lucky they were to have his help when they couldn't dock. So many people had a day on the lake and avoided Sea Tow and marinas because of his help and they never knew his name. Never about money just because he enjoyed it. Most that knew him know he never lost his touch behind the wheel. Last summer he punched his foot down like second nature. We rattled through the Center Harbor buoys like someone was chasing us. My only regret is that he wanted to go out another time and like so many things we didn't get there. Maybe another kind soul will take his place and continue his legacy.

VitaBene · 08-12-2020, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mowtorman

I missed seeing Tup there this weekend. Not seeing him the previous weekend made me wonder. So many people that worried about their boats being scratched never knew how lucky they were to have his help when they couldn't dock. So many people had a day on the lake and avoided Sea Tow and marinas because of his help and they never knew his name. Never about money just because he enjoyed it. Most that knew him know he never lost his touch behind the wheel. Last summer he punched his foot down like second nature. We rattled through the Center Harbor buoys like someone was chasing us. My only regret is that he wanted to go out another time and like so many things we didn't get there. Maybe another kind soul will take his place and continue his legacy.

I'm happy to say that his son Max is also a kind soul and is now working at Goodhue Boat Company turning wrenches and learning the trade!

JEEPONLY · 08-12-2020, 06:14 PM

I know Max well- truly a kind soul and a fine human being!

Good luck to Max and Goodhue Marine & Firearms! (Or is he at the Wolfeboro owned company?)

Patofnaud · 08-12-2020, 08:16 PM

Tup was the one who painted the wall murals at the mini-golf behind Buckey's if anyone stops in there wants to see one of his works (other than nipple rock

.

VitaBene · 08-18-2020, 08:48 AM

Tup's family and friends are holding a zoom service today culminating in a boat parade from CH town dock, passing nipple rock amongst other of Tup's spots! Boats leave CH at 430 PM today 8/18.

mowtorman · 09-17-2020, 11:52 AM

The town of Center Harbor will be installing a permanent bench in Tup's name in his favorite spot below the shade tree.

BroadHopper · 09-17-2020, 05:03 PM

I was told John held a Celebration in Sandwich a while back, with close associates of the family. I was never notified even though I knew the whole family since the late '50s.

I was told by John there will be no public CoB in the future despite what it says in his LaDaSun Obit.

Anyone heard otherwise?

mowtorman · 03-05-2021, 08:26 PM

Always ready with his tools

Descant · 03-05-2021, 10:53 PM

Yes. Many of us were close, or well acquainted with the Goodhue family and parting is hard.

mowtorman · 06-11-2021, 11:43 AM

Newly installed at Center Harbor docks.

WinnisquamZ · 06-11-2021, 12:07 PM

Well done

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07-27-2020, 06:55 AM	#1
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,937 Thanks: 349 Thanked 1,708 Times in 602 Posts	Tup Goodhue has Passed There is no place except the boating thread that is proper for this announcement. A legend in the boating business. a great dad, raising his son after his wife Tammy passed unexpectedly and a wonderful friend to so many. Tup passed away peacefully last night

07-27-2020, 07:38 AM	#3
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,667 Thanks: 3,282 Thanked 1,132 Times in 814 Posts	Gilford Resident I knew him since the '50's. Grew up by Ellacoya, I walked to the boatyard to see all the speedboats, and hanged out with Tuppy and his brother John. Kept in touch all these years, I envy his spirit with all the ups and downs. May he rest in peace. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

07-27-2020, 07:57 AM	#4
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,616 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,483 Thanked 1,988 Times in 1,088 Posts	Great kid Got to know Tup when our family had a trailer in Two Pines Trailer park, just up from the boat yard. Had some interesting rides doing water taxi service out to Welch's and other islands. Also a personal tour of "Hellzapoppin" when it was in the quonset hut building. Rest in peace. Dave __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

07-27-2020, 10:07 AM	#5
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,597 Thanks: 1,418 Thanked 1,705 Times in 1,109 Posts	Good memories Sad news. Way back when. The Goodhue's were legendary in the boating industry and Tup was a big part of that. Enjoyed water ski races, cruises on the Tip It and the Drop Trou. Now, who has the pink paint duty? Rest in Peace, Tup.

07-27-2020, 10:17 AM	#7
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas, Lake Ray Hubbard and NH, Long Island Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,970 Thanks: 1,064 Thanked 912 Times in 539 Posts	May he RIP.... a lake region legend.... __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

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07-27-2020, 07:22 AM	#2
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VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,644 Thanks: 1,718 Thanked 1,662 Times in 861 Posts	I was able to spend some time with Tup Friday. Tup was a great guy who lived a hell of a life. He will be missed by all that he met. His friends at Buckeys will ensure that the rock is maintained

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07-27-2020, 03:17 PM	#11
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,667 Thanks: 3,282 Thanked 1,132 Times in 814 Posts	reminiscing the 'Glory Days' of racing! Attached Images __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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07-27-2020, 04:21 PM	#12
wmm1971 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	So sad r.i.p So sad he will sure be missed

07-27-2020, 05:02 PM	#13
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07-28-2020, 08:19 PM	#16
NH.Solar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Jackson Pond, New Hampton Posts: 248 Thanks: 48 Thanked 142 Times in 79 Posts	Infectious never ending smile of a timeless soul... I bought my first hot boat (a 17" Sutphen, never was lucky enough to have a Magnum) from Tup as a wide eyed young lake kid and still remember the best days of my life as those that floated in that small boat. I'd see him Tup now and again at Gunstock or as stand in at one of Buckey's open nights and it was always a joyful treat. Wail away on that harp forever my friend and know that you have left a legacy in everyone that was lucky enough to have known you __________________ Peter NH Solar

07-28-2020, 10:09 PM	#17
Old Hubbard Rd Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 462 Thanks: 141 Thanked 54 Times in 33 Posts	Tup!!! OH NO!!! Tup was such a nice guy!!! He was always excited to see everyone! I am sooooooo bummed out right now. Oh boy

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FlyingScot Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Tuftonboro and Sudbury, MA Posts: 2,548 Thanks: 1,412 Thanked 1,075 Times in 668 Posts	Remembrance Those wishing to salute Tup can do so at a Go Fund Me set up to benefit the lake at his family's request. It's a nice write up even if you don't want to donate: https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-loving...cp+share-sheet

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08-11-2020, 10:57 PM	#20
mowtorman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 231 Thanks: 75 Thanked 142 Times in 79 Posts	Center Harbor I missed seeing Tup there this weekend. Not seeing him the previous weekend made me wonder. So many people that worried about their boats being scratched never knew how lucky they were to have his help when they couldn't dock. So many people had a day on the lake and avoided Sea Tow and marinas because of his help and they never knew his name. Never about money just because he enjoyed it. Most that knew him know he never lost his touch behind the wheel. Last summer he punched his foot down like second nature. We rattled through the Center Harbor buoys like someone was chasing us. My only regret is that he wanted to go out another time and like so many things we didn't get there. Maybe another kind soul will take his place and continue his legacy. Last edited by mowtorman; 08-11-2020 at 11:30 PM.

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Patofnaud Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Tilton/Paugus Bay Posts: 242 Thanks: 15 Thanked 65 Times in 46 Posts	Tup was the one who painted the wall murals at the mini-golf behind Buckey's if anyone stops in there wants to see one of his works (other than nipple rock .

08-18-2020, 08:48 AM	#24
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,644 Thanks: 1,718 Thanked 1,662 Times in 861 Posts	Service 8/18 Tup's family and friends are holding a zoom service today culminating in a boat parade from CH town dock, passing nipple rock amongst other of Tup's spots! Boats leave CH at 430 PM today 8/18.

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09-17-2020, 11:52 AM	#25
mowtorman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 231 Thanks: 75 Thanked 142 Times in 79 Posts	Closure The town of Center Harbor will be installing a permanent bench in Tup's name in his favorite spot below the shade tree.