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Karen Marie Goddard

1947 - 2020

Karen Marie Goddard obituary, 1947-2020, Burlington, ON

BORN

1947

DIED

2020

Karen Goddard Obituary

Peacefully in her sleep, Karen passed away at the age of 72 on January 20, 2020 in Burlington, ON after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Karen was born on April 5, 1947, in Hanover, ON. Karen and her mom moved to Hamilton when she was a little girl and she grew up on the East Mountain. She graduated from Hamilton Civic Hospitals School of Nursing in 1969, and was able to share many fond memories with her classmates at their 50th reunion this past summer. Karen met her husband on a blind date in 1983 and they were married November 3, 1984. They recently celebrated their 35th anniversary back in November with near and dear family and friends. Karen gave birth to her only daughter in 1988, and excitedly accepted her role as nana to her grandson in 2015. She is survived by her husband William Goddard, daughter Elizabeth (Trent) Ralston, her adoring grandson Connor, as well as several extended family members and many friends. She was predeceased by her mom and dad, Frank and Audrey (Snyder) Biggs. A Celebration of Life will be held to honour Karen's life on Sunday, January 26, 2020 from 1-4 p.m. at the Burlington Legion. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation. Karen's family wishes to extend their immense gratitude to the Critical Care team in the ICU at JBH. Their incredible care and compassion was so greatly appreciated.

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Published by The Hamilton Spectator on Jan. 24, 2020.

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Pat Roduck D'Hulster

January 31, 2020

I had the good fortune to meet Karen in our early teens while on vacation in Turkey Point with parents. We corresponded by letters for many years, continued to vacation together and visit each others home a couple times a year until work and family consumed our time and cards alone kept us in touch. I am grateful for those times we had the opportunity to share our life. Karen was a true blessing in my life. God bless her!

Lynda Bentley Poole

January 25, 2020

I first met Karen at Women's College Hospital in the NICU. It was my very first position after graduation (1982), and I was a nervous novice nurse. Karen was on my team, and was so kind and welcoming to me- I'll always be grateful for her kindness and caring. We had a great nursing team, and I distinctly remember when she went on that "blind date" and met her future husband! Fast forward 10 + years, and we met again in Burlington with our kids both attending the same schools, where we had the pleasure of reconnecting. Godspeed Karen, and thank you for being a part of such an important time in my life. You will not be forgotten.

Joan Chiarelli

January 24, 2020

It was my pleasure to call Karen my friend. Whether working together in the Ladies Auxiliary or simply enjoying a coffee together she was always a joy to talk to and share stories. I will always remember her smile and laugh, Rest In Peace Karen, the battle is over.

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Memorial Events
for Karen Goddard

Jan

26

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Burlington Legion

ON