GOODWIN, MARIE ALICE - 1926 - 2014 - An "Angel" has left for a better place, leaving to mourn her family and many friends left on Earth. Marie Goodwin (nee George) passed away 04 October 2014, at the Westford Nursing Home, Port Elgin, NB. Marie was the youngest daughter of Alice (Cook) and Russell George, Born 04 November 1926 in Midgic, NB. Marie worked tirelessly side by side with her best friend and husband of 69 and 1/2 years, Keith Goodwin of Baie Verte. Marie is survived by her sons, Alan (Sharral), Darmouth, NS, Stephen, Fall River, NS, and Dan (Sheila) Burton, NB; a daughter, Sandy Slayter; sister, Bertha Scott, Port Elgin; sister-in-law, Betty George and a brother-in-law Allison Goodwin. Also left to mourn are four grandchildren, Todd, Deena, Robert (Majorie), Tanya (Daniel); two great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Marie was predeceased by her brother, Art George. Heartfelt thank-you's go out to all the staff of the Westford Nursing Home for Marie's loving care, Dr. Graeme Stewart and Julia Campbell who ensured Keith saw his "Bride" daily.
Arrangements are under the care and guidance of Jones Funeral Home, Port Elgin chapel; 3 West Main Street; (506-538-2241) from where a time of visitation will be held on Friday, October 10, 2014 from 1 pm until the time of the funeral at 2 pm. Wayne Jarvis DLM officiation. Donations in memory of Marie may be made to the Westford Nursing Home or a charity of the donor's choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Marie's complete online obituary at www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or the funeral home Facebook page.