Thomas Goddard
November 14 1936 - March 20 2019
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an80sgirl2616@live.com posted a condolence
Thursday, March 28, 2019
That was so nice, Debbie. He loved his guitar and would sit in the back room every day playing Unchained Melody, Take Me Home Country Road and so many other songs and he would always sing in that old kind of country voice. If there were talent shows back then, he would have won..hands down. He did have a gift for words and I am glad to have inherited that and YEPPER, he certainly was a sharp dressed man. For the first time the other day, I heard a story of how my Dad truly thought that that Hockey Announcer Don Cherry, copied my Dad's look, with the shirts done right up to the neck and tie. When my Dad truly believed something he truly believed it. I guess Don Cherry made appearances at Tel Twelve Mall when my Dad worked there, that is when he decided that Don Cherry saw how my Dad dressed and copied it...such a little, precious goonie.
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dlustig54@gmail.com posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Will miss you, I remember the articles you wrote in the Windsor Star so articulately, the way you played your guitar at Grandma's house when I was young and how you liked to laugh and you were such a sharp dresser.
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Brett posted a condolence
Sunday, March 24, 2019
Just a few little things about the greatest man I’ve ever known, my POPS. I always called to say I’m on my way(hint clear out the smoke), to ask what ma and pops wanted(coffee,food). I’d walk in ,the first thing I’d hear every time coming from pops’ bedroom was,”Is that my sonny boy”. He’d come out the 2 of us would sit at the kitchen table and talk Tigers, Lions and Leafs. If any them had lost pops would always say,”I’m done with them, I’m not watching them anymore. Of course the next visit I’d ask him if he liked the game, he’d say good game eh(that means they won), or he’d say,” they sucked, I’m not watching anymore, I’m done with them”. This took place each and every visit, eventually I joined him, it became a thing between Pops and I. Pops always babied us, the girls took it in and ran with it, I on the other hand would cringe, after all I’m his son, a grown man. Here’s a few few examples. Pops knew I liked walnuts, so of course he bought walnuts. In the beginning I’d go, sit at the table crack some walnuts amisdt our conversation and all was good. Next visit I’d walk in there was a small jar with walnuts out of the shell and pops sitting across from me cracking away with hands that looked like he just got through a 3 round UFC fight. His baby son(51 years old) shouldn’t have to crack his own walnuts. Now after my visit ,time to go home, I alwAys give ma and Pops hug and a kiss, what does his 51 year old baby son get, in the middle of our hug, a pat on his bum bum, which immediately caused my eyes to roll, but I couldn’t tell Pops it drove me nuts. There are many many other examples , of pops doing things like this ,it was just him, baby EVERYONE, do for everyone , LOVE everyone. Now I will long for the pat on the butt, and hearing him say to me,”I Love you to pieces son”. I am missing my Dad, my Pops, my Father, my Hero, more than words could ever say. I Love You to Pieces Pops. Your Son Brett (Sonny Boy)
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an80sgirl2616@live.com posted a condolence
Saturday, March 23, 2019
Tom..my Dadoo, also has 2 daughter's that live in the United States..Kim and Shawn. His love for everyone was just so immense. He was the definition of LOVE and so much, much more.
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an80sgirl2616@live.com posted a condolence
Saturday, March 23, 2019
You know him and your Dad are spending much time together and I love knowing he is with my brother..his son, Craigy and all his other loved ones..Grama Goddard, Aunt Bev and my Aunt Chicky, etc. LOVE TO ALL OF THEM.
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Todd Goddard posted a condolence
Saturday, March 23, 2019
My thoughts and prayers go out to my Aunt Bev and my cousins. Uncle Tommy always asked how my family and I were doing when I would see him at my Dad's having a coffee. When my dad passed just 6 months ago my Uncle Tommy was there for me that day even though he was going through his own struggles and pain. Say hi to my dad for me Uncle.
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Joyce Nolan-Ducedre posted a condolence
Friday, March 22, 2019
Mrs. Goddard, Teddy and family please know you are all in my heart and prayers. I had the honor to know Mr. Goddard and spent time with him when he drove me back and forth to school. One thing that was always ovious was how much love he had for all of you. Please find some solice in knowing that he is now with your beloved Craig and you will all be together again one day. Until then celebrate the memories. Rest in peace Mr. Goddard
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Teddy posted a condolence
Friday, March 22, 2019
Love....Family.... Giving. You lived your ENTIRE life for us, Pa. The depth and enormity of your love never waivered and was felt in every single thing you did, every word you spoke. There has NEVER been one time when you weren't RIGHT there for us, supporting, guiding, nurturing, taking on all of our problems to ease our load. The GREATEST, most loving, selfless, doting, generous, thoughtful, helpful, golden hearted man, human, dad, Papa and husband; For every treasured moment and memory shared, for being the most perfect man that we were beyond blessed to have as ours, for instilling the deepest amount of love and family in all of us, for being EVERYTHING to everyone, for giving us the the richest lives without money or material goods, for being our ROCK, our world, our true SUPERHERO....We could not love anyone more than you, Pa. My proudest title I wear is "Daddy's Girl" and "Papa's Pet"....and I promise to carry on your beautiful legacy for the rest of my days. With all of my heart and soul, I love you so deeply...My Pa, my true HERO , my friend, my everything. .. 'I'm everything I am because you loved me'
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Madelyne Shafer Steinberg posted a condolence
Friday, March 22, 2019
I have no memories of Pa Goddard. I never met him. However, through his daughter Teddy and his grandchildren Taylor and Winter, I felt the unsurpassed amount of love in his heart. This was a man who had one simple need, his family. May he Rest In Peace. No more pain, no more anger. He is love. He is with you always. xx
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Mark Lawson posted a condolence
Friday, March 22, 2019
I never had the honor of meeting Mr. Goddard in person, though I feel as though I have come to know him through his daughter Teddy. A few years ago, Teddy and I became what would be described in days gone by as “Pen Pals,” having met in an online nostalgia group. To my everlasting delight, we have become close friends, aiding each other at long distance through joy and sadness, sharing tales of friends and family, and learning a good deal about each other. The one outstanding trait I’ve come to identify with Teddy is an enormous heart and steadfast loyalty to those she cares for. And in getting to know her, I’ve also come to understand that these attributes are a direct result of what a truly remarkable man her Pa was, a byproduct of what he gave her and taught her. Teddy has shared countless stories of his kind, loving, and selfless nature, not only to her and her family, but to anyone in need of a smile or a kind word. Tom was most assuredly the kind of father that all men should aspire to emulate. Indeed, a common theme in the correspondences Teddy shared with me was just how great a man he really was, how deeply he cared for his family, how genuine his love. Mr. Goddard, I hope that when my time comes, I’ll be able to look back and say that I did my best to follow your example. Godspeed, and shine on.
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Bri posted a condolence
Friday, March 22, 2019
Dear Pop, I love you so much and will miss you more than anything. You raised me and taught me so much. I will never stop talking about you and smiling at all the memories I am left with. I just wish we could've had you forever. Love Baby Beazy xoxoxo
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Taylor Goddard posted a condolence
Friday, March 22, 2019
My dearest Pupski, it almost doesn't even seem real that you are gone. Thank you so much for being the man that you were, for helping us create so many beautiful memories, and for showing such endless love and adoration towards each and every one of us. Because of you we are all better people, but because you are gone we are all heartbroken. I will love you until my last breath and miss you forever. ❤ Love Tay Tay
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an80sgirl2616@hotmail.com posted a condolence
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Shannon Goddard...My Daddy, my Daddy, what do I say. There are no words to say all that is in my heart. You were my life, my everything. You moved heaven and earth to make sure I had all the love that a Daddy could give his little girl. You never had riches, but, somehow, someway, you made sure I had everything. I never lacked for anything..none of us did, but, most importantly was your love and it never faultered. Waiting to run into your arms when you came home after a long days work...you NEVER once said, Not now, Sweetie..Daddy is tired. You ALWAYS took the time to see that I was happy and that we had quality time together, as you did with all of us. How proud you were of me and wanting to show me off, every week when you managed the Shoe Store at Tel Twelve Mall in the States..L.G. Haig, you brought me to work and let your female employees dote on me. I had so much fun with them. I couldn't wait to go to work with you each week. So many memories. My family and I were going on a Family Trip to Niagara Falls. I was like 10 and my other 3 siblings, ranged from 3-7. We were all in the back seat and my youngest brother, Craigy was standing beside me chewing gum with his mouth open and I felt a plop. His gum had landed on the top of my head. Instantly it was imbedded in my hair. Obviously having no scissors available, my Daddy did what no other Daddy would do. He pulled the car over, had my Mom walk around with the kids and I slid to the edge of the seat facing outside and my Dad literally chewed my hair..for over half an hour, grinding his teeth from side to side in order to get the hair and gum loose. By the time he was done, I had a bald patch on the top of my head..just stubs of hair..like a buzz cut. It took quite some time to grow back. You tell me what Dad would do this. He did so much..way above and beyond for everyone..way above and beyond. I'm telling you, I think God had a clone and it was my Dad..one God in Heaven and the other was here on Earth and that was my Dad. I could just go on Forever and Ever and never have enough time. I LOVE YOU DADDY AND MY HEART WILL NEVER HEAL from this. I know they say that Time Heals all wounds, but, I know now, that it won't, not until I am with you again. Love you, Dadoo...your Shanny (Shanuts) xoxo..
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an80sgirl2616@hotmail.com posted a condolence
Thursday, March 21, 2019
My Dad also for many years when he drove cab, had an elderly man he would drive around. This man was alone and back then they had MEALS ON WHEELS and every week, even with the little money my Dad had, he never faultered in sending the MEALS ON WHEELS to this gentleman's house..he NEVER missed and when my Dad drove cab, he had many, many elderly customers, who most don't care about. My Dad treated ALL OF THEM with RESPECT AND DIGNITY AND HE HELPED THEM with their groceries, even if it meant having to park and go up several stairs to an apt. he did it and he would help them right to their door and if they were in a house, he did the same thing. Would hold them by the arm and help each and every one if it was needed and people loved this and he gained so many REGULAR customers, that would have NO ONE but MY DAD. They would even call for my Dad at home and no matter how tired he was, no matter if he was sleeping, up he got and tended to what they needed and would go wherever they wanted or do whatever they needed done. You will NEVER FIND that kind of service EVER. HE WAS ADORED by all of them, by, so, so many...If there was a service, there would not be enough room for people. As they say, "You are not judged by how much you love, but, how loved you are by others" and well my Dadoo was GREATLY loved.