Obituary of Roger Godes

Godes At Mt Hope Centre for Long-Term Care, London on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 Roger Godes in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Pauline (Barry) Godes. Dear father of John (Cathy) Godes. Proud grandpa of Mark and Amanda. Dear brother of Josephine (Antonio) Redondo and Mercedes (Elias) Bel. Predeceased by his brother Manuel Girona. Born June 16, 1921 in Manresa, Spain, Roger survived the Spanish Civil War and World War II to immigrate to Canada in 1952. A long-time resident of Hamilton, he was employed by Ford in Oakville for nearly 30 years before retiring in 1985. Roger and Pauline enjoyed many years of retirement together, moving to London in 1997. He will be fondly remembered for his devotion to family. Visitors will be received at John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King Street, London, on Monday morning from 11 o'clock until the time of the funeral service at 12 noon. Interment in St. Peter's Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Parkinson Society of Canada or the St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation would be appreciated.