Marlene Louise Goddard

Marlene Louise Goddard

(née Hewitt)

(March 12, 1957 - February 10, 2026)

Marlene passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, at Ruddy Shenkman Hospice Kanata, Ontario with loved ones by her side following a courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 68.

Marlene was the beloved wife of Barry for 50 years. She was a loving mother to Susan (Jason Veitch) and Janet predeceased by her daughter Marsha. She was a loving sister to Shelley (Tim Purdy), Heather (Delmer Sample), and Jim Hewitt (Sheryl), predeceased by her sister Sheryl (Ross MacGregor) and her mother and father Beth and Sterling Hewitt (Kay). She was a loving daughter-in-law to Shirley and predeceased by father-in-law Gerald. She was a loving sister-in-law to Brian (Maggie Lodge), Brenda Gibson (Bob) and Brant (Monique Laroque). Marlene will be fondly remembered by her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, and many friends who were like family to her including her work family at King`s Independent.

Marlene touched the lives of so many people over the years. Her memories and love will forever be cherished in our hearts. 

The family would like to thank all the staff that has cared for Marlene over the last 10 months. The Ottawa General Cancer Team, The Home Palliative Care Team and a very very special thank you to everyone at Ruddy Shenkman Hospice for the exceptionally amazing care that you provided to Marlene and her family in her last 3 weeks.

A Celebration of Life will be held to celebrate Marlene`s life on February 28, 2026, at Richmond Legion 6430 Ottawa Street West, Richmond, ON, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.   **Note Cash Bar available ** 

For those who wish, a donation to Ruddy Shenkman Hospice Care would be appreciated by the family. 

Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved still missed and forever dear.

 Arms of Angels

You rest in the arms of angels In a place of peace and love Watching over me always From heaven up above You guide me through my worries And help me through each day Always by my side You never went away The bond cannot be broken Made from love so pure Death does not break the bond It lives on forever more You rest in the arms of angel Free from illness and pain Waiting for the day We are together once again.

By John F. Connor 

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