Minnie Goodyear

The family of Minnie Goodyear of Harcourt are sad to announce her passing on January 19, 2022 at the age of 95 years. She was predeceased by her husband Arthur (1993); sons, Clifford (2015), and Graham (2018). Left with fond and loving memories her children Debbie (Tim)Brennan of Nova Scotia, Karen Davis of Nova Scotia, Kevin (Bonnie) Goodyear of Harcourt; daughters in law, Betty Goodyear of Ottawa, and Elaine Goodyear of Harcourt; grandchildren, Gregory, Susan, Alison, Adrian, Megan, Kelly; great grandchildren, Russell, Mark, Maria, James, Finley, Charolette; sisters, Carol Hall, Marie Harris; brothers, Victor Pittman, Alex Morris and a large circle of family and friends. Her very special lifelong friend Blanche Dalton who was her neighbour for 60 years and her beloved roommate at the retirement home. Visitation to take place from Fewer’s Funeral Home Clarenville on Friday, January 21, 2022 from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. Funeral service to take place from the United Church in Harcourt on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. In following with COVID protocols vaxx pass is required for visitation and funeral service. If you would like to attend the visitation or funeral please contact Bonnie Goodyear by email at bonnie.goodyear@me.com or by phone at 425-0344 to set up an appointment time. In her memory donations may be made to the United Church Cemetery Fund in Harcourt.

Visitation to take place from Fewer’s Funeral Home Clarenville on Friday, January 21, 2022 from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. Funeral service to take place from the United Church in Harcourt on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. In following with COVID protocols vaxx pass is required for visitation and funeral service. If you would like to attend the visitation or funeral please contact Bonnie Goodyear by email at bonnie.goodyear@me.com or by phone at 425-0344 to set up an appointment time. In her memory donations may be made to the United Church Cemetery Fund in Harcourt.

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Jessie Marshall ( nee Clench) says
January 20, 2022 at 12:18 pm

My sympathy to the family, everyone who had Minnie in their life loved her.
When I was home on holidays, I would see her at church and her and Blanche always stopped to a chat.
And there were fun times as well.
Rest in Peace Minnie.
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Judy Cole says
January 20, 2022 at 12:25 pm

Sincere thoughts and prayers are with your family today as you go through these difficult days. I have many fond memories of Minnie.
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Tony and Mona Parsons says
January 20, 2022 at 12:29 pm

So sorry to hear of Minnie’s passing.. our condolences to all the family..
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  Lorne J Stone says
  January 20, 2022 at 7:44 pm
  
  Deepest condolences. She was truly a great lady. Always looked forwardto seeing her
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Judy (Goodyear) Murray says
January 20, 2022 at 1:05 pm

Debbie, Karen and Families. So sorry for your loss. Hope your memories can comfort you in the days ahead.
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Kimberley says
January 20, 2022 at 1:05 pm

Sad to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was a sweet lady. Mom always spoke fondly of her and her sense of humour. Thinking of you and all the family at this .
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Kathy Vivian & Family says
January 20, 2022 at 1:09 pm

Our sincere condolences to the Goodyear family. We visited Minnie in the home and she always remembered our names and was so happy to have a chat and a visit. She was a lovely lady.
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Lorne / Joanne Stone says
January 20, 2022 at 3:41 pm

Deepest condolences. She was truly a great lady.
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Bernard Pelley says
January 20, 2022 at 3:49 pm

I’m very saddened to hear of Minnie’s passing. My sincere condolences to all of Minnie’s wonderful family as well as to Blanche Dalton and all the other beautiful Harcourt ladies who resided with her at the care home in Clarenville and I know will miss her dearly. Minnie was forever young and a wonderful firend to all who knew her. God Bless!
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Marilyn Vincent says
January 20, 2022 at 3:53 pm

RIP Minnie.
May your memories be a blessing to your family.
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Iris Carberry says
January 20, 2022 at 4:05 pm

So sorry to hear of Minnie’s passing. My deepest condolences to her family. Special hugs to Blanche Dalton. Minnie was a beautiful Lady.
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austin/laverne pelley says
January 20, 2022 at 5:26 pm

So sorry to hear of Minnie’s passing, our sincere condolences to all the family.
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  Sharon Tavernor says
  January 24, 2022 at 7:06 pm
  
  So sorry to hear of Aunt Minnie’s passing. My condolences to all the family.
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Randy and Marilyn Noseworthy says
January 20, 2022 at 7:18 pm

So sorry to hear of Aunt Minnie’s passing. She was such a lovely lady. Such a caring person. Always with a smile and a wealth of knowledge of Harcourt families. Our condolences to her family and friends.
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Deanne Gobbatto (Sinclair) says
January 20, 2022 at 7:25 pm

Minnie (& Aunt Blanche) were a staple in the lives of everyone in our little towns. They, along with a few others helped shape us young ones. Minnie was beautiful and kind. My deepest condolences to her family. Hugs to you all.
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Boyd & Marilyn Jones says
January 20, 2022 at 7:59 pm

So sorry to hear of Minnie’s passing. She was sure a special woman. She would always cheer a person up when they visited her. Condolences to all her family and also her special Friend Blanche Dalton. I am sure her memories will go on for many years. May God Bless you all.
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Cathy Ryan says
January 20, 2022 at 10:42 pm

Karen, Debbie, Kevin and family….I was deeply saddened to hear of Minnie’s passing. She was special in many ways and I have beautiful memories of her. It’s never easy to lose a parent/loved one but Minnie’s life was rich and full of many blessings from which you all benefit and can now celebrate.
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Cathy Ryan says
January 20, 2022 at 11:03 pm

Karen, Debbie, Kevin and family…I was deeply saddened to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was special in many ways and I have beautiful memories of the time we spent together. It’s never easy to lose a parent but your mother’s life was rich and full of many blessings from which you all benefit and can now celebrate..
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Reg Harris says
January 21, 2022 at 8:02 am

So sorry to hear of Aunt Minnie’s passing. It was always a pleasure to visit her.
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Ray and Gayle Case says
January 21, 2022 at 9:39 am

To The family
Truly saddened to hear of Minnie’s passing. She was a true friend and supporter with all the qualifications of an angel long before she joined their chorus. She will always be that sparkling jewel in our treasure chest of memories, as we remember the joy she brought into our lives. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Ray and Gayle Case
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Dolores and David Mills says
January 21, 2022 at 1:56 pm

Dear Debbie, Karen, Kevin and all the family,
We are so sad to hear about your Mom. Aunt Minnie holds a special place in our hearts…. loving and generous with a wicked sense of humour. We so missed seeing her the last couple of years, with the covid restrictions, and Clarey especially missed the “Christmas in July “ gatherings of the clan. We are thinking of you,
Love, Dolores, David, and Family
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Maxine and Boyd Vincent says
January 21, 2022 at 2:10 pm

Debbie and Tim, Karen, Kevin and Bonnie, Betty, Elaine, and extended family. ‘Foster’s Point has lost another cherished member. We are saddened by the news of Minnie’s passing and are deeply sorry for your loss. Minnie was small in stature but mighty in the things that matter most in life. We remember her for her strength of character, her abundance of love for her family and others, her unwavering faith, and a gentle spirit with a generous sense of humour who enriched the lives of everyone she met on her journey through life. As you remember and celebrate her wonderful life , may your memories bring you comfort and fill your hearts with joy and peace, and put a smile on your face. Sincere sympathy to each of you.
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Beverley Janes says
January 21, 2022 at 6:16 pm

So sorry to hear of aunt Minnie’s passing, we have such good memories of her and uncle Art . she was a wonderful woman and a joy to be in her presence.
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Donald Pelley says
January 21, 2022 at 10:16 pm

Saddened to hear of Minnies’ passing. I can’t remember when there was no Minnie. She used to tell me about babysitting me..now, that wasn’t yesterday. Small in stature and a giant in every other way. We all loved her. I will join the rest of the family and let the great memories we all have help us through this time of sorrow. Deepest sympathy to all. RIP Minnie.
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Doris Janes says
January 22, 2022 at 9:46 am

So sorry to hear of Aunt Minnie’s passing. May your many wonderful memories of her sustain you in the days ahead. I have so many great memories spending part of the summer visiting she and Uncle Art in Harcourt chasing the hens and sheep and later as an adult driving she and Blanche shopping while they were in St.John’s visiting .She was a wonderful lady who brought joy and laughter to everyone . She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Take care.
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Mona & Eva Pelley says
January 22, 2022 at 1:14 pm

We are so saddened to hear of Minnie’s passing, she will be surely missed. Our condolences to all the Goodyear family at this most difficult time.
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Donald Pelley says
January 23, 2022 at 1:17 am

Deepest sympathy to the Goodyear family. We’ve lost a wonderful person whom we all love. RIP Minnie.
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ERIC PITTMAN says
January 23, 2022 at 6:27 pm

Dear Debbie, Karen and Kevin, I’m sorry for your loss. In my life, Aunt Minnie was always larger then life. She always showed me great love and understanding. I never heard a bad word about her and I would be surprised if any were ever muttered. She set a great example for all of us and she will be remembered fondly. She has a special place in my heart. My condolences to you. To Victor (Dad), Carol, Alex and Marie, thank you all for showing us how loving and supportive a family can be. I know she is missed by all of you.
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Shelley Tavernor says
January 24, 2022 at 2:44 pm

Debbie, Karen, Kevin and family sending you my sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom. Although it has been many years since I had seen Aunt Minnie I will always remember her as the kindest most beautiful soul. Heaven has gained a beautiful angel.. RIP
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Nita (Gardner) Acker says
January 24, 2022 at 6:04 pm

Minnie was my Dad’s (Reginald Gardner) dearest friend growing up in Barton in the 30s. Minnie had so many stories to tell me about those years whenever I visited her and Aunt Blanche. She was a wonderful lady and I will miss her..
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Susan Brushett says
January 26, 2022 at 2:30 pm

Minnie was a wonderful lady, whom I am privileged to have met. Her enthusiasm and energy was contagious. She lived her life to the fullest. I know she will be missed tremendously by her family, whom she loved dearly. Please accept our sincere condolence. Love Ray and Sue Brushett.
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David and Linda Stone and family says
February 9, 2022 at 6:45 pm

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughtS have been and will continue to be with you all.
Minnie was such a wonderful positive thinking person full of fun, wit, knowledge, shared memories, kindness, love and so many other great qualities that it would take quite a while to list. She always had a kind word for everyone and supported so many people through sharing her quilting space and knowledge, her cooking, her story telling, her resourcefulness and her time for every person who came her way.
I remember so many times with her. Like the time we went raspberry picking and she was so excited about a patch she got right in the middle of it. I heard her laughing and she said I got in here but I’m not sure how I’m going to get out.
No matter what life throw her way she just kept on living and enjoyed all that life brought her way. She had such a great sense and enjoyment of adventures and life. And she sure could make her own fun too.
She was an important part of Dave’s life growing up and in adulthood and was an important part of my life and our families too. Anyone who knew her or spent time with her was the richer for the experience. She will live on in so many people’s lives and in the differences she made to their lives.
When I heard this quote I thought it captured Minnie Goodyear to a “T”

“SHE LONGEST LIVES, WHO MOST TO OTHERS GIVES, HERSELF FORGETTING”