ELIZABETH MARY GOODALL

We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Betty on October 22, 2024 at her home. Betty and her twin sister, Pat were born January 26, 1951 in Halifax, NS. She leaves to mourn her husband of 52 years Chuck; twin daughters, Angela (David) and Adele (Shawn); as well as her granddaughter Meghan (Devon); sisters, Pat and Jennifer (Jack); brother-in-law Roy; sister-in-law Bonnie (Leo); as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and of course her fur baby “Emma”, all of whom were very special to her.

Betty was predeceased by her parents, Aubrey and Marguerite; her siblings: Andrew, Joseph, Paul, Robert, and Cynthia; as well as her mother and father-in-law; sister-in-law Jeannette; and brother-in-law Howard; and Reg.

Betty grew up in Herring Cove, a small fishing village outside Halifax. She enjoyed a carefree childhood, spending time with siblings, cousins, aunts, and uncles as they were a tight-knit family. 

In her early teens, the family moved to Fort Churchill, MB. It was in Churchill that Betty met Chuck, they later married, and she gave birth to twin daughters.

Betty worked full-time outside her home and despite being a busy wife and mother, she managed to find time to give to her community. She taught catechism, was a beloved Brownie leader, and spent many years as an active member of her parish council.

In 1987, the family moved to Winnipeg. Betty took pride in watching her girls grow up, graduate, and begin to build their lives and families. Betty relished being able to spend more time with her sisters and their families in Winnipeg, often entertaining the entire family. 

Betty was a fantastic baker, cook, homemaker, auntie, sister, loving Grandma, and friend. She had a long-standing reputation for sending you home with a Tupperware container of leftovers or homemade treats. “Only the best for my family,” she often chimed.

Never forgetting her roots, Betty enjoyed traveling back home to Nova Scotia. In later years her little getaway bus trips to the casino were always a highlight.

Betty will long be remembered for her wit, humor, hospitality, and uncanny ability to tell it like it was.

May you rest in peace Betty. We love you.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

-MATTHEW 11:28

A celebration of Betty’s life will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at First Unitarian Universalist Church, 603 Wellington Crescent, Winnipeg, MB. A private interment will occur at a later date.

Betty’s family kindly invites all of her friends and relatives take a few minutes to honour her memory by watching the photo-biography above. Please, also consider sharing your own photos, memories, and stories by making use of the comment section on this page.

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ETHICAL DEATH CARE

Cremation & Life Celebrations

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204-421-5501 - www.ethicaldeathcare.com

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