Nov. 17, 1930- Oct. 26, 2016 FAIRFAX, Va. - Edward William Goate passed away on Oct. 26, 2016, at the Fairfax Nursing Center in Fairfax, Va., after a long illness. He is survived by his daughter, Denise M. Goate, of Alexandria, Va. Dr. Goate was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Clarke Goate; a sister, Joan Kiernan, of Manhattan, N.Y.; a brother, Robert Goate, of Port Richey, Fla.; and a niece, Susan Healy, of Manhattan, N.Y. Dr. Goate is also survived by three nephews, Francis Dachille, of Chicago, Ill., Thomas Dachille and his wife, Susan, of Long Island, N.Y., and Robert Dachille, of Long Island, N.Y.; one niece, Diane Cote', of Arizona; four grand-nieces, Rebecca Dachille, of Chicago, Ill., Lauren Dachille, of California, Devon Healy, of Manhattan, N.Y., and Brynn Healy Maxwell, of Long Island, N.Y.; and three grand-nephews, Thomas Dachille, Stephen Dachille and Kevin Dachille, all of Long Island, N.Y. Dr. Goate was a graduate of St. Francis College in Brooklyn, N.Y., where he studied History and Political Science. He earned an MA degree in Economics and History from Hunter College, and an MBA from New York University in Management and Marketing. He later earned a Doctorate of Education from NOVA University, in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Dr. Goate served in the United States Army during the Korean War, from 1952 to 1954. He worked in Sales and Marketing at NCR before he made a career change and entered the field of education, teaching History and Economics in the New York City Public School System. While at Fort Hamilton High School, in Brooklyn, N.Y., he also served as Dean of Students and as Assistant Principal. Dr. Goate then moved on to the Hastings on the Hudson School District, N.Y., where he worked as a high school principal, and as a Director of Curriculum and Instruction. In 1971, Dr. Goate and his family moved to Dover, and the Capital School District, where he worked as Director of Secondary Curriculum, Assistant Superintendent and finally, Superintendent of Schools, until his retirement in 1992. Dr. Goate had a passion for volunteerism. After his retirement, he was proud to serve his community as an officer or member of over 20 state and local organizations. He loved the time he spent working with and helping others, especially with those organizations where he could contribute to improving the lives of young people. His family wishes to thank the staff at Heritage at Dover Assisted Living for their friendship and support, the Fairfax Nursing Center for their outstanding care, and the Capital Care Hospice staff and volunteers for their extraordinary compassion and care. Visitation will be on Nov. 9, 2016, from 5 until 9 p.m. at Trader Funeral Home in Dover. A funeral mass will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Dover, at 10 a.m. on Nov. 10, 2016. Interment will be at the Delaware Veteran's Cemetery, Bear, at 1 p.m. on Nov. 10, 2016. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org), the American Heart Association (www.heart.org), and the Capital Caring Hospice of Virginia (www.capitalcaring.org ). You can also honor Dr. Goate's memory by volunteering for a cause close to your own heart. Letters of condolences may be sent to www.traderfh.com.