Obituary of Peter Goddard

GODDARD, Peter Ernest August 13, 1933 - August 6, 2008 Born in London, England, the son of John Goddard and Eva Branson, died in Toronto from metastatic melanoma. Beloved husband of Sheila FitzGerald. Dear father of Simon Ross and daughter-in-law Yvonne McCallum of Datchworth, England and Nicholas James and daughter-in-law Paige Kuwik of Los Gatos, California. Proud grandpa of Deryn Caroline and Ross Peter Fraser (England), and Luke Nicholas (California). Lovingly remembered by his sister Pauline Mary Stevens, his sister-in-law Barbara Pegrum Goddard and their families. Peter was predeceased by his first wife Vandoline (Patsy) Rita Wiltshire and his brother John Reginald (England). After a business career in England, Peter worked as V.P. of Maple Leaf Foods Inc. in Toronto. After retirement, Peter pursued an interest in genealogy and was a dedicated volunteer at the Toronto Family History Centre. His particular specialty was in tracing living relatives, taking particular pleasure in reuniting many, many long-lost families. He appeared in several episodes of the television series Ancestors in the Attic. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME - A.W. MILES CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East) from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Sunday, August 10, 2008. A memorial service will be held at the CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, 24 Ferrand Drive, Toronto (Don Mills & Eglinton) on Monday, August 11, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. By request, no flowers. If desired, donations in Peter's memory to the Toronto Family History Centre, 24 Ferrand Drive, Toronto M3C 3V4 would be appreciated.