GODDARD, E. Gerald

In Loving Memory of Gerald Everett Goddard Passed away peacefully Monday September 22nd, 2014 at Finlandia with loving family at his side, in his 90th year.  Beloved husband of Joan Goddard (nee Burden) of 55 years. Loving father of Joanne Thompson of Toronto, Carolyn Goddard (husband Bert Bongers) of Bracebridge, Barbara Goddard of Vancouver, Geraldine Townend (husband John) of Sudbury and Jennifer Keturi (husband Kevin) of Copper Cliff. Cherished grandfather of Emily and Gillian Townend; Matthew Bongers; Katie and Sarah Thompson and Allison and Lauren Keturi. Dear brother of Morley (Lillian) both deceased; Rexford (wife Annette) both deceased and Linda Tait (husband Ron Tait).  Sadly missed by special sister-in-law Norma Bloom (husband Sven) of Elliot Lake, and Carol Ann and Peter McNamee of Barry’s Bay and by many nieces and nephews.  Jerry worked at INCO’s Time Office in Sudbury until he volunteered in 1943 and joined the Royal Canadian Navy, serving in the North Atlantic until the War ended in 1945. He then joined his father in Goddard’s Appliance Centre in 1946. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club, and he was a proud and dedicated Chair of the Easter Seals Committee, truly living the Rotary motto “Service above self”. He was one of the founders of the Easter Seals Children’s Clinics held here in Sudbury, helping to coordinate the doctors’ visits. Jerry was active in St. Andrew’s United Church in many capacities, since he was a teenager, including the Building Committee of the new church and serving as Treasurer. He was a member of the Manitoulin North Shore Navy. Jerry loved his camp at Killarney, where hunting and fishing were allowed before it was designated as a Provincial Park. He enjoyed bringing his five daughters up in the wilderness, camping and learning lessons of safety and survival. Special thanks to Dr. Goodale and Sarah Crichton CCAC,  Dr. Bakker and Dr. Snider.  Janet Earl, DVA. Mandy Griffen of Bayshore Health Care.   The Staff of Finlandia Koti Nursing Home and especially the caring staff of Haapa House and Palliative Care Unit.  Georgie Joanisee for all her care and support. Thank you for your support at this time of sadness and loss for our Family.  Memorial Visitation in the Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home 233 Larch St., Sudbury (Friends may call 2-5; 7-9pm Thursday) Memorial Service in the R. J. Barnard Chapel Friday, September 26th, 2014 at 11:30am Cremation with interment in the family plot at Park Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Andrew’s United Church Memorial Fund or Finlandia Village SISU Foundation would be appreciated.