CAROL FRANCES CUMMINGS GOODMAN

CAROL FRANCES CUMMINGS GOODMAN October 2, 1930 - April 23, 2013 Peacefully, with family, at the palliative care ward of St. Michael's Hospital after a valiant battle against cancer. Much loved mother of Stephen Goodman (Sally), Cindy Goodman (Annie) and Lee-Anne Goodman. Adored grandmother of Bryan (Andre), Wayne, Hannah and Alexander and great-grandmother to Veronica. Cherished sister of Michael and Joan. Carol was a lifelong Beach girl who walked along Queen Street East every day, even after being diagnosed with terminal cancer last year. She attended Balmy Beach Public School and Malvern Collegiate Institute and spent her teen years dancing at the Balmy Beach Canoe Club in the 1940s before marrying in 1953. She never lost her love for music, dancing, movies, David Letterman, reality television, cracking wise and having fun with her beloved girlfriends. Carol leaves behind a huge crowd of dear friends, neighbours and family members, many of whom filled her final days with laughter as they visited her at home and at St. Mike's, where she and her three children were born and where she received wonderful and compassionate care in her final days. Carol will long be remembered for her sharp mind, quick wit, courage in the face of adversity and relentless dedication to looking her best, even while feeling her worst. As per Carol's insistence, there will be no funeral or memorial service; she asked instead that loved ones raise a gin and tonic in her honour in private. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Canadian Cancer Society.