In Celebration of

Margaret Marian "nee Crossing" Goddard

January 1, 1923 - August 17, 2024

Margaret passed away peacefully at home in Mississauga in her 102nd year on August 17, 2024.

Loving wife to Jack Goddard for 68 years, until his passing in 2014. Marg and Jack raised their children on the family farm in Dixie; Linda (Eric) Lenczner, Nancy (Paul) Bunyard and Philip James Goddard (predeceased in 2019).

Beloved Granny to her four grandchildren: Sarah (Tom) Caputo, Christine (Brad) Darling, Michael (Christelle) Lenczner, and Laura Bunyard. Margaret was blessed with seven great grandchildren: Jane and Allison Caputo, Amy, Jenna, Jack and Leah Darling, and Noah Lenczner.

Margaret grew up in Fort William, Ontario with her parents James Kenneth and Ellen Crossing and her sister Doreen (Bob) Taylor (predeceased). She moved to Toronto and graduated as a nurse from Toronto General Hospital. Soon after she married Jack and moved to the Goddard family farm where they worked and lived growing apples and mushrooms. She cherished her time at the cottage on Lake Simcoe surrounded by the family. Margaret was one of a kind and lived for her family and friends. She was the epitome of love, patience and generosity and she will be deeply missed.

The family would like to give thanks to Margaret’s incredibly special caregivers Edite Lima and Olha Cimankova.

Friends may call at the Turner and Porter “Peel” Chapel, 2180 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 from 4-8 p.m.

Funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday August 21, 2024, at 11 am.

Internment will take place at St. John’s Dixie Cemetery.

If desired, donations in Margaret’s name may be made to Sleeping Children Around the World.

Guestbook

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Migliaro Family (Friend of Darling Family)

Entered August 19, 2024 from Mississauga

We are so deeply sorry to hear about your grandmother's passing. She truly was a very special lady, and we are blessed to have known her. Find comfort in all the memories you and children have with her! Thinking of you all during this difficult time💗

Joan (Turk) LeFeuvre (Friend)

Entered August 20, 2024 from Georgetown

Dear Linda and Nancy

I just wanted to offer my heartfelt condolences at this time. All of us loved your Mom and have so many wonderful memories of your family. It is such memories that remain in our hearts forever.

Joan

Margaret Evelyn Irwin (nee Young) (Daughter of Thora Young (nee Craigie))

Entered August 24, 2024 from Ottawa

My mother, Thora Young (nee Craigie), first met Marg Crossing at school in Fort William when they were both about thirteen years old. They remained lifelong friends.

In the early 1940s when Thora was a very homesick teenager attending the University of Toronto, she was so lucky to have her friend Marg studying nursing in Toronto as well. I have some of the letters that my Mom wrote home. She was sometimes lonely, but the letters are also filled with happy comments about boys, dances, her need for more fashionable dresses and the fun times with her good friend Marg. One letter, written on April 27, 1942 says, “ Crossing and I went to church together last night and it was swell. She gets prettier every day and has the most adorable new hat.”

Over the years despite being separated geographically, they kept up their friendship. As Thora aged, was widowed and became more isolated, Marg’s regular phone calls were a lifeline for her. I could always tell who the caller was by their laughter. Marg was a true friend to my mother.

I send sincere condolences to all Marg’s family.

Best wishes,
Marg Irwin (nee Young)