GODSOE, Dr. Walter Michael - Passed away after a brief struggle with cancer on the morning of October 29, 2020.
Walter has joined his soulmate Maureen Amelia (nee Coveart) Godsoe.
He is the cherished father of Heather Benedetti (Sergio), Wendy Chapman (Julian), Michael (Lynn Scott), Melissa (Joe Grant).
Adored Gampy of Sarah, David, Christopher, Jacob, Amelia, Nicholas, Ryan, Matthew, Robert, Maiden, Alastair, Macabe, Brooklyn, Crosby and Jasper.
Dear brother of Gerry, Elizabeth, Julie, Joanne, Angel and predeceased Nancy, Janet and Mary-Carol.
Walter had a long career in the Canadian Armed Forces culminating in commanding The Toronto Scottish Regiment (Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother’s Own) as a Lieutenant Colonel.
In his civilian career, he followed in his father’s footsteps and practised dentistry in the Beach in Toronto from which he retired from in 1997.
Walter’s relationship with his faith was most important to him. He was a faithful parishioner of St John’s Roman Catholic Church and spent much of his time and energy at mass and with his friends in the parish.
An interview in 1997, about his retirement, shows his view of service and care for others: “this is a time to give back. I’ve had a wonderful life which has revolved around family, church, dentistry and the army.”
In the final weeks of his life, he reached out via his son through Facebook to say his final goodbyes. Walter was pleasantly surprised to be remembered by former patients and fellow soldiers. Of special meaning was the response from those whose lives he and Maureen touched by opening their home to the friends and acquaintances of their children.
Due to the nature of the pandemic, a private family service will take place at St John’s Roman Catholic Church. This will be followed by a brief interment ceremony at St John Norway Cemetery so that he can rest with the love of his life.
Once the global pandemic has abated, the family will host a celebration of life for family and friends.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Walter’s name to St. John’s Roman Catholic Church 794 Kingston Road Toronto ON M4E 1R7.
He loved us more than yesterday, and less than tomorrow.
John 3:16 “For God so loved the world.”
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