Passed away peacefully at LHSC – University Hospital, London on Tuesday, February, 23, 2021 in her 78th year. Loving wife of Harry Goodwin. Dear sister of Ed and Helen Ard of Kelowna, B.C. Predeceased by her by her parents Rev. Fred (1975) and Olive (1991) Risdon, and twin sister Joan Olive Risdon. She will also be missed by niece Nancy (John) Ferguson and nephews Bill Ard (Liz), Robert Ard (Bernie), Brian Ard (Ann), and Barry Ard (Claire) and their families. Jane enjoyed paper embroidery and greeting card making and her cards were cherished by everyone. Jane enjoyed cruising and travelling west to visit family. She loved to sit and watch seaplanes coming and going in the inner harbour in Victoria.
Cremation has taken place and an interment will be held in the Birr United Church Cemetery at a later date.
Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society – Wheels of Hope would be appreciated by the family.
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Judy and Ted Beernink says
The Goodwin Family
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Jane.
Charlie and Carrie Smith says
Our sincere condolences Harry. We will miss meeting Jane for lunch at Snug Harbour, in Stratford and at Anna Mae’s. We will also miss her cards and the caring they represented. Somewhere, she is sitting by the water watching the float planes.
Debbie Heffernan says
So sorry to hear of Jane’s passing. Our sincere condolences Harry.
Debbie and Terry Heffernan.
Jane OConnor says
So sorry to hear of this. Thoughts and prayers to Harry and family. Thinking of you,
Jane O’Connor
Dawn and Gary Strang says
Harry, so sorry to hear of the passing of Jane. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your and her family. I will always cherish the days when we would craft together as a group.
Jean Kempling says
Harry, so saddened by your loss. Wonderful memories of our time at Viscount and Notre Dame, we were quite the crew! and of course when John Bishop and I would come for dinner in Windsor, when we were teaching there.
I know the memories of your many loving years together will be with you always.
Much love, J.P
Don Williams says
Harry, Marina and I send our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of Jane. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Lois Corney says
Harry, I have such fond memories of our times cruising the world with you and Jane. I smile thinking about all the laughter we shared and the wonderful places we visited. Jane was always such a wonderful travel companion and I know that she was an even better life companion for you. She will be sorely missed.
Norm and Lynn Talbot says
Harry, Lynn and I send our heartfelt and deepest condolences on Jane’s passing. Your beloved soulmate touched the hearts of so many, and we too shall miss her crafty cards. You two were made for each other – sharing a love of cruises, visits with family and friends, and hopes and aspirations. May your fond memories sustain you as you go through this difficult time. Know too, that she has gone to an everlasting better place and rests in peace.
Mary Jean MacLeod says
Harry, Alex and I were saddened to hear of Jane’s passing. Know we are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.
Alex and Blondie MacLeod
(formerly of 40 Ilderbrook Circle)
Jeff Paquette says
So sorry to hear the news about Aunt Jane. God gained a great woman. I’ll always remember her smile and her sense of humour. We are all thinking of you. Lots of love.
Ray and Jette says
So sad to hear this news …in Friendship..Jette and Ray Collins
Kim McConnell says
Lots of love to you Uncle Harry! Sorry to hear about Aunt Jane. I love that she was a sports fan and her quirky sense of humour! Love to you and Jane’s extended family.
Xoxo
Deanne says
Jane was loved so much by those that knew her and she is going to be missed. Getting one of her cards was always a treat. May her memory always be a blessing. My love to you Harry
Shirley Paquette says
My dear brother, we are so very sorry for your loss of a wonderful wife and partner, we have always cherished Jane and will miss her amazing cards she would send us for all occasions. We know that you loved her and she also knew that you loved her, that’s what counts. You meant a lot to Jane cause of your love for her. Always know we are there for you 💕💋. Just wish we could be there for you at this time😢
Karen and Brian Finnigan says
Karen and I were shocked to learn of Jane’s passing and offer our heartfelt sympathy to Harry and the extended family. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Nellie and Marten Kingma says
Marten and I would like to extend our sympathy to you, Harry. We were deeply saddened to learn of Jane’s passing. We have many great memories of spending time together especially enjoying our embroidery on paper and cardmaking, dinners out and trips to US.
May God give you the strength to carry on in the coming days and weeks.
Nellie and Marten Kingma says
Harry, Marten and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you. We were very saddened to hear of Jane’s passing. We have many wonderful memories of spending time with both of you especially with our love of cardmaking.
May God give you the strength you need in the coming days and weeks. She will be greatly missed!
Linda McCorquodale says
Sorry to hear about Jane we always had a great time then we were together thinking of you
Doreen Young says
Harry I was so sorry to hear of Jane’s passing. She was always so kind and loving. I truly will miss my handmade birthday and Christmas cards the she sent me every year. Your heart must be broken. You have many years of fond memories to give you comfort.
Michael & Luanne Kresky says
Harry — Memories are precious moments etched in time and tucked away in our hearts. May all those cherished memories you shared with Jane ease the loss you bear and bring you comfort and peace. With our deepest sympathies.
Diane Ochs says
Dear Harry, my deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved Jane. I’m so glad we reconnected in the past few years. You had something very special between you and can be so grateful of all that God had given you both – talent, love of life and seeing all of God’s creation, a good marriage and so many wonderful memories with family and good friends. May all these sustain you in the days ahead.
Dennis & Cheryl Atkinson says
Harry we where saddened to hear of Jane’s sudden passing. Know we are thinking of you and hold you in our prayers. Love never dies but lives on in our memories and hearts forever.