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JOHN W. A. GODFREY
Date of Passing: Sep 18, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOHN W. A. GODFREY John died at the St. Boniface Hospital on Thursday, September 18, 2014. A kind and gentle man, John was passionate about his family and his music. He was so proud of his son Paul and his daughter Margo (Dave Penner) and delighted in his granddaughters Caitlin (Chris Shand), Amy (Matt Tombs) and Rebecca. He was the best friend and dear husband of Leslie (nee Fennell). John is survived by his brother Tom (Florence) in Calgary and by nieces and nephews in Alberta and Ontario. Music was a very important part of John's life and gave him much pleasure, especially the many years he sang with the Fort Garry United Church choir. Life will be less rich without him and he will be greatly missed. Cremation has taken place with a private family service to follow. Death is not putting out the light. It is extinguishing the lamp because the dawn has come. Rabindranath Tagore THOMSON "IN THE PARK" 204-925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 20, 2014
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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Just found out about John's passing. The news sent me back years, to a wonderful time in my life. Rest in Peace John you were an exceptionally fine human being. Condolences to your wife Leslie and wonderful children and grandchildren. I well recall when you, your father Ted, and I sang together in Young United Church Choir. - Posted by: Gerald(Gerry) McVay (Friend) on: Jan 13, 2015
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Leslie, Paul and Margo - so sorry to hear this. He was a kind and gentle man and I'm sure you will miss him greatly. My thoughts are with you... - Posted by: Kathy (Standing) Strachan (past member of Fort Garry U.C.) on: Sep 23, 2014
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Was so sad to hear that Uncle John was ill. In every picture I have of him, he's wearing this huge grin, and I always think about how kind and soft spoken he was whenever we visited. I wished that our family had lived closer and that he could have been a bigger part of our lives. This world needs more men like John Wiggly. Condolences to Aunt Leslie, and all the cousins, Love Jo-Ann, Robert, Tyrel, Brandy and Penny, Jolene, Tucker and Ducati - Posted by: Jo-Ann Manning (nee Godfrey) (Niece) on: Sep 22, 2014
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Leslie and family. Our condolences to you. John was such a big part of the Fort Garry choir. I loved his solos and his smiles. Sincerely, Mae - Posted by: Mae and Garth Stone (Church friends) on: Sep 22, 2014
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John, O gentle soul, if given the choice of an angelic guide when it comes time to extinguish my own lamp, I would choose you. - Posted by: David Watson (Vocal coach / colleague) on: Sep 20, 2014
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Leslie and family. My sincere condolences to all the family. Rest in Peace John - Posted by: Verna (Craig) Johnston (Friend from Young United Church YPU group in the '50's..) on: Sep 20, 2014
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Leslie and family. My sincere condolences to all the family. Rest in Peace John - Posted by: Verna (Craig) Johnston (Friend from Young United Church YPU group in the '50's..) on: Sep 20, 2014
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Leslie, and all the family. We are so sorry to hear of John's passing. He was such a kind and generous man. The world will not be the same without him! Leslie, if we can do anything for you , please please let us know. Very sincerely, Dave and Kathy McKibbin - Posted by: Kathy and Dave McKibbin (church friends) on: Sep 20, 2014
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