Ian GOUDIE
Born May 1938 Shetland Islands, UK
Died April 2026 Trentham, Victoria, Australia
The family warmly invite you to a service for Ian on Thursday, 7 May, 2026 commencing at 1pm at the Trentham Mechanics Hall, High Street, Trentham
If you are unable to attend, please view the livestream.
Ian will be greatly missed by his children, Joanna and Lawrence, their mother, Margaret, his nieces, nephews, colleagues, community, and his wife of nearly 40 years, Cynthia.
Service Details
1:00 PM
Thursday, 7th May
Trentham Mechanics Hall
66 High Street, Trentham
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Cynthia,
I watched the memorial tribute for Ian (Ami is abroad) and it was truly dignified, moving, and elegant. The speeches reflected how deeply respected and loved he was, and each one was touching in its own way.
Your words especially touched my heart — the sensitivity, love, and depth with which you spoke about him and the life you shared together were deeply moving.
I have posted a tribute on the website, surprisingly it hasn’t been uploaded, so I am copying it here for you.
Dear Cynthia,
Every visit we made to Melbourne to visit our kids, always included the special journey to see you both, and those moments became some of the most meaningful parts of our travels.
Ian was such an impressive man — endlessly curious, knowledgeable, thoughtful, and deeply engaging. Conversations with him were always enriching; somehow, after a day together, we would leave feeling more informed, and more aware of the culture and ideas he cared about so deeply.
What stays with us just as strongly was his warmth, the gentle kindness in his manner, his sweet smile, sparkling eyes that immediately made people feel welcome and at ease.
Distance never diminished the closeness of the friendship we felt whenever we were together. He leaves behind the memory of a truly remarkable person, and we will always treasure the conversations, expression of interest, and the genuine warmth he shared with us over the years.
Yudit&Ami
Thinking of you from afar and sending you a big hug
Such a lovely person, Ian, you will be missed.
To Cynthia and Family,
Sincere condolences on the sad passing of Ian, we will remember happier times whilst you were both building your home on your property next door to us, in Trentham. Ian and yourself were so kind to us whilst we were building, which will never forget, so generous with your time and positivity, we learnt a lot.
Ian will always be in our hearts, it was a great honour to have known Ian.
Ingrid and John
We only came together a few times because of the distance between Australia and the US, however, we will remember Ian’s quick wit and good humor. A kind and gentle soul. A brother-in-law and uncle to us.
The Sciascia Family
To Cynthia, Maggie, Lawrie and Jo
Warmest condolences and wonderful memories of Comalco Weipa, Queensland in the 1980s.
Ian was a firm but fair boss with an enquiring mind. He was a visionary also, an essential trait for a successful General Manager – Operations for the then largest bauxite mine in the world.
Weipa’s public library has one of the best member/user to population ratios in Queensland. Few people would know that Ian’s support for the establishment of a professional public librarian role in 1983 laid the foundation for the excellent library service it is today – 43 years later! Thank you Ian!
In 1986, Ian and Maggie trained for a 200 km walk across Cape York Peninsula from east to west. My memory is of Ian during our training walks – striding out ahead at a fast geologist’s lope. He was a tough bloke!
Best wishes to all Ian’s family and friends on 7 May.
Geoff Wharton OAM
An unscheduled 2hr walk and 4hr drive to Port Moresby from my survey camp on the Alabule River: a note at the office. A Mr Ian Goudie flying out in an hour, an airport hotel interview: set the course of our next 18 years with Comalco and CRA. Ian was a pleasure to know and work alongside. A Shetland, no nonsense attitude, loads of charm and of fun and a quick wit. Ian and Maggie were among the many wonderful Weipa friends. Joanna and Lawrence a little older than our Zeph and Sari. With Maggie, Joanna, Lawrence and Cynthia we can farewell Ian with good and true memories, a gentleman, a pleasure to have known. With God’s Blessings Ian’s spirit is free to journey home. Clif and Nanette Palmer.
So sorry to hear of Ian’s passing. I have great memories of Ian from our teenage years as a classmate at the Anderson High School in Lerwick from 1950 to ’56 and also as a fellow student at Aberdeen University from 1956 to ’60. His exceptional academic ability showed that Ian would be very successful in his chosen career, which certainly proved to be the case. I also recall holidays spent at Ian’s home at Ireland, Bigton…..happy times! Sincere condolences to Cynthia, and all his family and friends in Australia, Shetland and elsewhere on their sad loss.
I have very fond memories of Ian’s truly unique leadership approaches. Courageous and good humoured in the face of challenges, a cheeky determination, and especially decency, honesty and fairness. And yes, it really was the best place we ever worked! Inspirational, generous in feedback and wise in reflection. A friend in the end.
Thanks for all of the opportunities, and for being a model for us all.
Sincere condolences to Cynthia, and to family and friends who share in her loss.
Our kind & brilliant brother in law will be missed, but memories of him remain: visits to the States, Kinston horses, Winnie, Aaron & Penny, Barosa Vally, Penfolds merlot, Yabbe stew, fishing, FL race track American politics, Brooks Bros button downs with the longest arms, shoes with only certain lace holes, and most interesting stories. We are blessed to have had you in the Treanor family.
Reflecting on the memories of you from your time in Boston area , you and Cindy’s wedding party to my stay at your home in Australia . It makes me smile and laugh. But most of all for loving my best friend. You both had a wonderful adventurous life .
You “got her”
Sad to hear of Ian’s passing, one of life’s true gentlemen. It was an honour to have worked with him.
Thoughts are with Cynthia and family. There is no doubt he will be sadly missed. 🥀