January 7, 1932 – June 3, 2024
It is with great sadness we announce that our mother passed peacefully surrounded by her family at the Algoma Manor. Daughter of the late Herman and late Rosette (nee Quenselle) Grisdale. Beloved wife of 66 years to the late Cecil Edison Goodmurphy. Cherished mother of the late Ann, late Darrel, late Esther Harrison (Peter), late Judith Pigeau (Ed) and the late Darlene Cowie (Doug). Survived by her daughters Albertteen Gonyea (Gord), Joanna McPhee (Orven Rideout), Lorraine Lajeunesse (Ernie), Tammy Fluke (Chris) and Patty Shaw (Ken). Patricia will be greatly missed by her 18 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren. Dear sister of Shirley Ann Nolan (late Denis). Predeceased by her siblings Jean (late Lyle), Robert (Florence), Elizabeth (late Ron), Genevieve, Arabelle (Benny) and Yvonne (Jeff). Sister-in-law of Manford (late Muriel), Muriel (late Donny), Leonard (Margaret), Bobby (Sandra) and Ellen (Doug). Predeceased by her siblings in law Earl (late Verna), Vera (late Irvin), Myrtle (late Jim), Howard (late Dorothy), Arden (Lorraine), Floyd (Doris) and Hazel (late Bill).
Patricia was an excellent homemaker. She loved to cook, bake and clean. She pickled and canned vegetables and fruit making sure her family was well fed through the winter months. She was a very good seamstress and made most of her children’s clothes from one pattern which she adjusted. She loved flowers, especially pansies and red roses.
Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, playing cards.
Family and friends are invited to visit at Zion United Church, 224 Main Street, Thessalon, on Friday, June 7, 2024, beginning at 11am until time of service at 12pm. A light luncheon to follow. Reverend Canon Robert Elkin officiating. Interment at Maple Ridge Cemetery on Monday, June 10, 2024, at 11am.
Donations to NSHN-Thessalon Auxiliary or a charity of your choice are appreciated by the family.
Arrangements entrusted to Beggs Funeral Home.