GODFREY, James

James Ronald Godfrey, age 91, of Sherbrooke, Quebec, passed peacefully into heaven on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Grace Village, Sherbrooke, Quebec.

Born April 18, 1928 in Toronto, Ontario, he was the son of the late Frederick James Godfrey and Mary Barrie Fairweather Coull. James (or Jim, as he was affectionately called) was an elementary school teacher until 1975, when he joined the staff at Bethel Bible Institute as maintenance manager. He was also very active serving others through his local church and at summer camps. In his free time he greatly enjoyed the outdoors. Hiking, bird watching, and camping with his family were among his favorite activities. He also enjoyed quiet times by himself collecting stamps and doing crafts.

James is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Nancy Mae Oliver. He was predeceased by his sister Lorraine (Roy) and his daughter Priscilla (Christopher). He is also survived by his children Jonathan (Sylvie), Stephen (Chrystal), Philip (Anik), and Esther (Stéphan-Pierre), as well as by many loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended-family members. He was a loving father, husband, grandfather, and friend to many.

Calling hours will be from 9:00–11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Grace Village, 1515 Pleasant View Street, Sherbrooke, Quebec. A memorial service, followed by a reception, will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the same location.

The family would like to thank the staff of Grace Village for all that they did to care for Mr. Godfrey so wonderfully. Memorial donations may be made in his honour and memory to the Grace Village Care Foundation, 1515 Pleasant View Street, Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1M 0C6.

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13 messages received

La famille Godfrey

Nos plus sincères sympathies suite au décès de votre cher papa.
Pierrette et Richard Labbé

Pierrette Labbé, January 27, 2020

La famille Godfrey

Nous vous souhaitons à vous tous nos sympathies
Il est en présence de son Sauveur
Que l'Éternel vous accompagne et vous entoure de son Amour

Denis, Charlotte Fredette, January 27, 2020

Jonathan, Steven, Philippe, Ester.

Céline and I are not in Canada for the service this Saturday, but wanted to share our deepest condolences to the whole immediate and extended Godfrey family. Mr. Godfrey led me (Paulo) to the Lord way way back during summer camp at Bethel. I have always admired Mr. Godfrey and his passion for the Lord, his willingness to service and help anyone in need. And I shan’t forget the voice of Jim, when he’d sing.

Paulo et Céline Medeiros, January 27, 2020

Jonathan et Sylvie Godfrey

Nous n'avons pas de mots pour exprimer notre tristesse. Comme dans le cas d'autres frères, notre consolation est qu'il est avec le Seigneur et que nous serons tous réunis un jour.

Roger Grenier et Cécile Aubuchon, January 27, 2020

À toute la famille Godfrey que j'ai eu l'occasion de connaître il y très longtemps.

Toute ma sympathie à la conjointe de M. Godfrey, particulièrement, et à ses enfants.

Mariella Courtois, January 27, 2020

Jonathan et Sylvie Godfrey

En tant qu'ancienne étudiante à Bethel, je garde un très bon souvenir de vos parents. Nous vous offrons nos sincères condoléances. Ginette Plante et Denis Grenier

Ginette Plante, January 27, 2020

la famille

À Nancy et à tous les enfants de M. Godfrey, mes condoléances en ces moments de perte de cette personne si importante pour vous. Je me souviens de son sourire et de la joie qu'il avait de servir son Dieu. Et maintenant Il Le voit car sa course est terminée ! Quelle merveille pour toute personne qui espère en Lui ! Sincèrement, Marj Robbins

Marj Robbins, January 28, 2020

la famille

À Nancy et à tous les enfants de M. Godfrey, mes condoléances en ces moments de perte de cette personne si importante pour vous. Je me souviens de son sourire et de la joie qu'il avait de servir son Dieu. Et maintenant Il Le voit car sa course est terminée ! Quelle merveille pour toute personne qui espère en Lui ! Sincèrement, Marj Robbins

Marj Robbins, January 28, 2020

À la famille Godfrey

Je garderai toujours de précieux souvenirs de M. Godfrey que j’ai eu comme professeur d’école du dimanche et de Mme Godfrey qui nous offrait des solos dignes du Métropolitain Opéra et de leurs jeunes enfants qui nous faisaient des concerts avec leurs petits violons. Merci à cette famille qui a été un exemple de la marche chrétienne. À la famille, Monsieur Godfrey vous manquera certainement mais il a bien couru et il est maintenant auprès de son Seigneur. Quelle consolation! Toutes mes condoléances.

Marie-Andrée Savard Knapp, January 29, 2020

La famille

I was saddened to hear this. My sympathies to the whole family and to Nancy in particular. I can’t remember a time when I didn’t see them together. Rebekah and I want to grow old together the same way. May our God of comfort embrace you and support you as you grieve a loss, and at the same time, may He strengthen your faith through the power of His resurrection. As the old hymn puts it so well, “I can face tomorrow because He lives.”

Jonathan & Rebekah Wedel, January 29, 2020

Ester Godefroy

Chère Esther reçois mes sympathies et mes prières. Que Dieu vous garde toi et ta famille.

Josée Ellyson, January 31, 2020

Nancy, Philip et Anik, Esther et Stéphan-Pierre

Bonjour à toute la famille,
Recevez mes condoléances et prières suite au décès de votre père et mari.
Que Dieu vous console et vous fortifie. Que sa présence soit votre réconfort.
Je garde un bon souvenir de James lors des deux années ou j'ai travaillé à Béthel.
Sincèrement
Caroline Blanchard

Caroline Blanchard, February 1, 2020

Mes sympathies et condoléances aux proches de M Jim

Bons souvenirs de lui et sa famille à l'Église Évangélique Libre de Chambly et à l'Institut Biblique Béthel de Lennoxville.

Maurice Bourget, February 28, 2022