OBITUARY OF DOREEN ANNE GOODYEAR

Doreen Goodyear

Dec 17, 2019

Retired Nurse, Graduated from St. Mary’s Hospital, Kitchener,

Nursed at York County Hospital and Greenacres in Newmarket;

Former owner of Kon Tiki Marine, Gilford;

Founding member of Ontario Marine Operators Association (Boating Ontario);

Former Chairman “Commish” of South Simcoe Police Board

Peacefully passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Friday, December 6, 2019. Doreen Goodyear (nee Weiler) of Bradford and formerly of Cambridge in her 85th year. Beloved wife of Marinus “Rene” Vanderneut and the late Alvin “Al” Goodyear. Loving mother of Laura Lynn (Gerald) Novakowski and Barry Goodyear. Dear stepmother of David Vanderneut and Robert Vanderneut. Proud grandma of Justin, Nicholas, Brett, Stacey; Brandon “Jamie” and Jessica. Cherished great grandma of Jeremy, Kyra, Chole, Gabriel, Declan, Charlotte and Evelyn “EV”. Dear “Didi” of Adam, Kyle, Jason and Ashby. Dear sister of Robert (Linda) Weiler and family. Funeral was held at Skwarchuk Funeral Home, Bradford on Monday, December 9, 2019. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. In Doreen’s memory, donations may be made to Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation.

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