BORN

1930

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Oshawa Funeral Home

847 King Street West

Oshawa, Ontario

Edna Goodford Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 9, 2014.

GOODFORD, Edna Ruth (nee Madden)
Peacefully passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Wednesday, January 8th, 2014 in her 84th year. Loving mother of Tamanda Fleming and Heather Goodford. Cherished grandmother of Nicole and the late Bridgette Fleming. Survived by her youngest brother Kenneth Madden of England and predeceased by brothers James and John Madden. Daughter of the late John and Ethel Madden of Cape Town, South Africa. A Memorial Service will be held at ALL SAINTS' ANGLICAN CHURCH (300 Dundas St. W., Whitby) on Saturday, January 18th at 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to the All Saints' Anglican Church. Arrangements entrusted to OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234).

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January 17, 2014

Heather,
So sorry to hear about your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Lorraine Elliott

January 13, 2014

Heather, so sorry for your loss. In sympathy, Susan Paton

January 13, 2014

Heather and Tammy,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your Mother. Edna was a very special person and we have very fond memories of her. She had a wonderful sense of humor, a great work ethic and was interested in many topics. We shall miss her too.
love,
Fern & Ted Munns
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January 13, 2014

Susan Atkinson

Heather and Tammy so sorry to her about her Mom. I know how how hard this must be for your family. My thoughts are with you, always.
Susan, Rick
Molly, Craig

January 12, 2014

Dear Heather,
Please accept our deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and sympathy are with you.
Julia Herron and family.

January 12, 2014

Dear Heather,
I an sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult times.
Alisa Eichelberger

January 11, 2014

Dear Heather, Tammy, and Nicole,
We are saddened to hear of your loss and our thoughts are with you,
Virginia and Jan

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