It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Roy Herbert Goodchild, our beloved husband, father, grandad and brother. Roy died peacefully at home on January 29, 2020 in Victoria, BC. He was born in Carshalton, Surrey, England on August 1, 1935.
Roy is survived by his wife, Helen, his children, Dr. Steven Goodchild (Shawna), Dr. Nancy Cooper (Todd), Cathy Biello (Mario) and his dear grandchildren, Katrina, Ariana, Kaitlyn, Jordan, Danielle, Francesca and Dominic. Roy will be lovingly remembered by his surviving sisters, Marian, Hannah (Nan), Cynthia, sister-in-law Grace, and their families in the U.K. and by his extended family in Port Hope, Ontario – Stephen, Holly, Carly and Jake Kassay ; and in Stuart, Florida – David, Michelle, Rachel, Benjamin and Matthew Kassay.
At Roy’s request, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the maintenance of the Christ Church Cathedral Deanery Garden at 930 Burdett Avenue, Victoria, BC V8V 3G8. Donations may also be made to the BC Cancer Foundation at 2410 Lee Avenue, Victoria, BC V8R 6V5 or the Victoria Hospice and Palliative Care Foundation at 4th Floor, Richmond Pavillion, 1952 Bay Street, Victoria, BC V8R 1J8.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Steven Gordon and his staff at Ross Bay Health Centre, the staff of the Home & Community Care Victoria Health Unit, and the Hospice & Palliative Response Team for their exceptional care, support and compassion.
The Funeral Service for Roy will be held at Christ Church Cathedral, 911 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3G8 on Friday, February 7, 2020 at 2 :00 pm, with a reception to follow.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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paul daniels
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Michael Svetich and Family Steve, Shawna and family,
Our sincere condolences to all your family.
May he Rest In Peace.
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Gordon Hawkins Dear Helen,
I was greatly saddened to read of Roy’s death. You must feel quite devastated.
The joyous occasion of first meeting Roy at Joan Crescent and, more especially the happiness all round on your wedding day are the memories which came immediately to mind. I later had a warm encounter with him at a celebration of one of Anita’s book signings. Subsequently seeing less of you both does not diminish the pleasure of having known a special man.
Affectionate regards,
Gordon
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Carly and Terry Steve, Shawna and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy at the loss of your father. What a kindness that you were able to spend so many beautiful moments with him and that he was able to be surrounded by loved ones. We’re thinking of you and sending much love.
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Laura Bowlby Please know we are all thinking of you during your time of loss. We send all our love to you Shawna and Steve and your family.
Lots of love,
Deb and Ed
Laura and Paul
Jim and Tracy
Mike and Ellen
and families
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Nick Biello Dear Mario,Cathy and family. We are sending you our deepest condolences on the passing of Roy. He was a great man and we had many great conversations with him. Our thoughts and our prayers go out to you and all your family. We are thinking of you all. We may not be able to make it to Roy’s funeral. We will be there in spirit. Love, hugs and kisses during this difficult time. Love from Nick, Ana, Kristina and Antonio.
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Sonia Somerville Our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to all of the family. May your memories of him lift your spirits and bring peace to your hearts. We are all sending you our love and prayers. Love peace and light. Sonia Kevin Luciano Marino Nico and Tatiana.
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Kilian, Heather Dear Helen,
I was saddened to hear of the news that Roy has passed away. What a fighter to be sure! I never met him, but heard a lot about him from you and the family over the years.
It is lovely to hear that you are surrounded by a close and loving family at this time.
Thinking of you ,
Heather
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Dr.Sundren Govender and family My sincere condolences to Steve and his family. May your dad rest in peace. God bless.
Thinking of the family at this sad time. Roy, you were far away in person but often close in our thoughts. You helped inspire me to keep up my running, and to get out there and experience the countryside (literally got a lot of mileage from a photo mum showed me of you jogging, with forest and mountains in the background). Truly grateful to have known you as my uncle.
Paul (Marian’s youngest son)