It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the death of our father, George Godin, formerly of Miramichi Ave., husband of the late Marie (Legacy) Godin (2004) which occurred Sunday March 17, 2019 at the Foyer Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes, at the age of 97.
Born in St-Amateur, NB he was the son of the late Richard and Virginie (Cormier) Godin.
He was retired after working 43 years at the former Bathurst Consolidated Paper Mill.
He is survived by his sons Clifford Godin (Johanna) of Bathurst and William Godin (Judith Basque) of Landry Office and one daughter Claudia LeBlanc (Gerald) of Petit-Rocher.
He is also survived by his 4 grandchildren: Billy (Cheryl), Ricky (Jocelyn), Lori (Clifford), Peter (Julia) and 6 great-grandchildren: Mckenzie (Jon), Kassidy, Karter, Tristan (Jessica), Hailey and Paige.
His borther Alban of Bathurst and many nieces and nephews.
His daughter-in-law Gail (Howell) Godin of Bathurst.
He was pre-deceased by his siblings Patrick, Izella, Alfred, Delima, Leandre, Yvonne, Gerard, Dora and Jeanne, and his special friends: Léa Comeau and Marguerite Savoie.
The family wishes to thank the Foyer Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes for the excellent care given to our father for the many years he resided there.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 at 10 a.m. from Elhatton funeral home chapel (www.elhatton.com), Bathurst.
Donations in memory of George may be made to the Foyer Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes or a charity of the donor’s choice.
