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70, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on September 22, 2014. Born February 14, 1944 in Evanston, IL, Paul was the only child of Mary & Paul Godfrey. He graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a degree in Physics in 1966, and received his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1970. Following graduation, he interned at Rush University Medical Center where he met his loving wife of 45 years, Maureen Ann
Godfrey. In 1975, after completing his surgical residency at Rush he moved his wife & daughter to San Bernardino to begin his surgical practice with the San Bernardino Medical Group.
During his 37 year tenure, Paul was a staff member of the St. Bernadine Medical Center where he was also Chief of the Medical Staff in 1993. Among his contributions to the community were his 20 years of service on the volunteer Board of Directors of the Blood Bank of San Bernardino & Riverside counties. Paul was also a member of the American Medical Association, California Medical Association, American College of Surgeons, San Bernardino County Medical Society, and Tri-County Surgical Society. His private practice continued from 1975 until he retired in 2014.
He is survived by his wife Maureen, daughter Kelly (Joseph Shusko) and two grandchildren, Aidan Joseph & Reagan Colleen of Rochester, NY and dear cousin Elaine Jacques of Middleton, MA.
A very special, heartfelt thanks to the St. Bernadine's nurses and Cambridge Hospice team.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7pm Wednesday, Oct 1, 2014 at Bobbitt Memorial Chapel, 1299 E. Highland Ave. San Bernardino, CA. with a Rosary at 7 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Rosary Cathedral, 2525 N. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino on Thursday, October 2 at 11:00am. Reception immediately following at Arrowhead Country Club. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery, Peoria, IL.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Believe Walk (Fighting Cancer), P.O. Box 150, San Bernardino, CA 92402, or Cambridge Hospice, 869 E. Foothill Blvd, Ste. N-3, Upland, CA 91786. Condolences for Dr. Godfrey may be sent on-line, at www.bobbittchapel.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Godfrey
San Bernardino City Library Foundation
October 15, 2014
With Sympathy
Although we know at such a time,
there's little we can say.
We want to let you know
that you are in our thoughts today.
Mary Gilbaugh
October 12, 2014
Maureen,
So sorry to learn of your husband's death. Wishing you peace.
Barb Davis
October 11, 2014
Maureen, I'm so sorry to hear this news. Blessings on you and your family as you grieve. Love & prayers, Barb
Eva Schraeder Daily
October 11, 2014
My sincere condolences on the death of your husband, Paul. You and your family are in my prayers.
Mary OConnor
October 6, 2014
So sorry for you Maureen and Kelly. Paul was a great husband and father. We will miss him dearly. I had many great times at wedding and parties, and various celebrations. He was special. Love to all of your family. I will be praying for him and all of you tomorrow.
October 6, 2014
Maureen and family;
My thoughts and prayers are with you. This is not an easy time...Love to you Bonnie Charlton. (Irish)
Barbara Bonadiman
October 2, 2014
My prayers are with you and your family.
Maribeth Lockwood
October 1, 2014
We were deeply saddened to hear about Dr. Godfrey's death..Our Deepest Sympathies....May He Rest in Peace..
September 29, 2014
At one point Dr. Godfrey helped my mother get a muscle transplant in her foot from polio she suffered as a teen. She was always grateful. Peace to his family.
September 29, 2014
Our deepest sympathies go out to the Godfrey family. The Love of God and his strength will help you through your time of sorrow. Linda
Nicholas Cataldo
September 29, 2014
A very kind man, Dr. Godfrey treated both of my parents over the years and they really liked him. May God bless and comfort his family always.
Amy Brinkerhoff
September 29, 2014
Prayers and love to you all!!
Peggy Goodman
September 28, 2014
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about Paul. We are here to support you in your grieving process.With sincere sympathy, The Goodmans.
September 28, 2014
We will keep you and your family in our prayers.Bill and Carol Garner
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