GODFREY, Margaret Ethel Godfrey

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Margaret Ethel Godfrey on November 21, 2025, at Victoria General Hospital in Victoria, B.C. She was predeceased by her loving husband Dick in 1975 and by her son-in-law Kelly Ford in August, 2025 and leaves behind her four daughters – Ann (Phil), Aileen (Barry), Kathryn (Mark) and Joan as well as eight grandchildren – Patricia, Jeanette (Kyle), Emily (Matt), Sarah, Bethany (Chris), Evan (Hailee),  Kayla (Corson), Tyler (Amy) and seven  great-grandchildren – Austin, Aubree, Oliver, Alex, Cayde, Koda, Jayden and many friends. Mom will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends.

Mom was born on April 23, 1925 to Will and Margaret MacDonald and lived on Parkview Street in Winnipeg, Manitoba until she left to begin a teaching career.

She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Manitoba in 1946 and her teaching certificate shortly afterwards.  After receiving her teaching certificate, Mom taught at the High School in Carmen, Manitoba.

On September 9, 1950 Mom married the love of her life, Dick Godfrey, and they had 25 wonderful years together.  After they settled in Victoria in 1950,

Mom worked for the B.C. Ministry of Education as well as helping at Dick’s shop which at that time was attached to McMartin’s. When the shop was moved to the location on Cormorant St. and became Godfreys Luggage and Leather Repair, Mom did the bookkeeping and helped Dick out in the store in many ways.  In 1990, she retired from the Ministry of Education and enjoyed travelling as well as her many hobbies.  These hobbies included gardening, stamp collecting, genealogy, knitting, embroidery and music.  She particularly enjoyed playing the piano and organ and loved to sing in the church choir.  Mom was an active member of Eastern Star for most of her life and was a Lifetime member of Queen City Chapter No. 5 Eastern Star.

She was a Charter member of Gordon Head United Church and was active in the church choir, involved with Sunday school, a member of the board, active in UCW and a trustee for the church.

The most important part of Mom’s life was her family.  She loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Mom celebrated their achievements and commiserated with them when things didn’t go well.  She was a proud mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

We would like to thank the nurses and caregivers in the Brio at Berwick Royal Oak for their kind and compassionate care of Mom during the past two years.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at McCall Gardens on December 5, 2025 at 10:30 am.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to World Vision, as requested by Mom.