On Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at age 66 years, after a long struggle with cancer that he bore with quiet grace and determination. Born in Stratford, Ont,, the son of the late Louis and Cecilia (Connolly) Godfrey. Brother of Sister Lucy (Lucille) Godfrey (CSJ) and Theresa Godfrey (both of Kitchener, Ont.) and predeceased by his brother Douglas Godfrey. Devoted husband of Rhianna Edwards for 11 years. Loving father of Evelyne (Winfried Kockelmann) Godfrey (UK), Marc Godfrey and Karam Godfrey (both of Vancouver, B.C.). Step-father of Jason Watt (Vancouver, B.C.) and Jennifer (Kevin) Blacklock (Upper Cape, N.B.). Proud grandfather of Branden and Lindsey Blacklock. Fondly remembered by many nieces and a nephew in the Kitchener/Waterloo area. Bill grew up in Kitchener, Ont. and after schooling at St. Jerome’s High School, he attended the University of Waterloo where he completed his BA and MA in History. While teaching history for three years at Notre Dame University of Nelson, B.C., where he also served as Dean of Men, he earned a PhD in History from Queens University. In 1970, Bill began a 36-year career in the History Department at Mount Allison University. He served as Department Head for eight years, Dean of Arts for seven years, and Director of Research Administration for three years. A particularly effective teacher and administrator, Bill was pleased with his many students, 49 of whose theses he supervised, several of whom completed their own books and articles. Despite his own heavy load, Bill published a substantial list of works, that which will be published in a bibliography in an upcoming Acadiensis issue. Bill was twice honoured with the Paré Award for Excellence in Research and Teaching; he also received a Corpus Christi College visiting Fellowship at Cambridge University, and the Stiles-Bennett Professorship of History at Mount Allison University. He also was awarded the Kwansei Gakuin Professorship of Canadian Studies in Japan but had to return to Canada early because of illness. Bill was one of a number of Mount Allison faculty who successfully demonstrated the combination of research and teaching at the undergraduate liberal arts and science level that provided Mount Allison with its excellent reputation. Even after retirement, Bill kept abreast of the literature in his field and was known for his ability to recall all the details of the hundreds of books and articles he read each year. He also loved to travel, and although he and Rhianna explored many places in Canada and the US, by far his favourite place was the UK; Bill agreed with Samuel Johnson who said: “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.” Bill was a faculty member who had an impact on faculty, students and administration at his institution and he will be remembered and missed. The family held a visitation at the Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge St., Sackville, N.B. on Sunday, March 23, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass was celebrated at the St. Vincent Catholic Church, Charlotte St., Sackville on Monday, March 24, 2008 at 11 a.m., Rev. Father Allison Carroll officiating. A reception was held afterwards in the Saint Ann Anglican Church Hall. In lieu of flowers, if desired, donations may be made to the Sackville branch of the Red Cross or the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences and memories may be forwarded to the Jones Funeral Home via www.jonesfuneralhome.ca.