Family tribute to Ethan Goddard

The parents of Ethan Goddard, who tragically died following a road traffic collision in June 2023 in Marcham, have today (18/12) released a tribute to their son.

They said: “Ethan, known affectionately as “Spud” was a fun, loving, kind, generous, caring young lad, always thinking of others, and getting the most out of life.

“He was a very loving, thoughtful son, protective brother of his twin sisters, caring grandson, nephew, boyfriend and loyal friend.

“He never complained about having to go to school and received a 100% attendance award for the “whole” of his time at Fitzharrys School, Abingdon.

“He was very committed to Tae Kwon-do for five years, working his way up the belts. He would get extremely nervous before a grading but always gave it 100% and didn’t let his nerves get the better of him. 

“As he got older and became more independent, he started his first job as a paperboy for the Oxford Mail.

“Then lockdown happened, but he never missed a day! He always got himself up and out the door on time to deliver the paper before school.

“He would come home very excited when his customers left him a tip at Christmas and he would always write them a little card to say, ‘thank you’.

“He enjoyed studying engineering at Abingdon & Witney College, took his exams but unfortunately never learned how well he had achieved in them.

“He had an interview for a full time engineering role the morning after the accident and had laid his clothes out and cleaned his shoes in preparation.

“While at Abingdon & Witney College, he worked at Pizza Express, where he continued his hard-working ethic, loved his work colleagues, and talked about them fondly.

“Here he saved his wages to buy his first car. A Mercedes, his pride and joy.

“He will also be remembered for his many wild and wacky hairstyles from “surfer dude”, his bright purple/pink hair, to a perm! 

“Ethan was loved so very much and made his family so proud of the young man he was turning out to be.

“His parents will always be so extremely grateful for making them the “Mum” and the “Dad” they so desperately wanted to be.”