Obituary of Norman GODDARD

October 6, 1927 – St. Michael, Barbados
November 23, 2019 – Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Norman Lamonte Goddard took his first breath on October 6, 1927 in Black Rock, St. Michael, Barbados and his last on Saturday, November 23, 2019 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada at the age of 92 years.

After attending St. Stephen’s and Combermere Schools, Norman attended the training school of Cable & Wireless for 9 months starting in September 1944. From there he qualified as a dual wireless operator. In the early 1960’s, Norman’s shift duty days as a wireless operator ended when he joined the administration team of the company. He retired from Cable & Wireless in September 1985. 

On February 7, 1948, Norman married the love of his life, Leila (Lee) Carter. Together they raised 4 children in Barbados.

Norman enjoyed sports, particularly cricket and on any given Saturday, could be seen umpiring on one of the numerous cricket pitches in Barbados. After he and Leila immigrated to Canada in 1986, he continued this Saturday activity and umpired at Riley Park in Calgary.

Although Norman never played an instrument besides the mouth organ, he enjoyed a wide range of music. When his son Mark, and nephew Andy, along with some friends decided to form a band “The Bachelors” in Barbados, Norman was happy to help as manager and van driver.

Norman was a loving husband and father whose life revolved around his family and close friends. What you saw is what you got with Norman. And he loved a good joke.

Norman is lovingly remembered by his wife of 71 years, Leila (Lee), their children: Stephen Goddard (Annamarie); Cheryl Nelson (John); C. Mark Goddard (Jeannine); and Sandra Daniels (Dave), as well as many Grands, Great-grands, brother Michael Goddard, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Norman was the oldest of 5 children and was predeceased by 3 of his siblings, Marjorie Frank, Richard Goddard and Greta White. 

A Celebration of Norman’s Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, AB) on Saturday, December 14,  2019 at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow in the Hospitality Centre at the Funeral Home. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Norman’s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Dementia Connections, 100, 1900 – 11th Street S.E, Calgary, AB T2G 3G2, Telephone: (403) 240-9055, or to The Alzheimer Society of Calgary, 800, 7015 Macleod Trail S.W., Calgary, AB  T2H 2K6, Telephone: (403)290-0110, www.alzheimercalgary.com or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

The family would sincerely like to thank everyone for their love and support at this time. Special thanks to the amazingly caring and compassionate staff at Age Care Seton who have become part of our extended family over the last 4.5 years, and continue to be part of our family.

A tree will be planted in living memory of Norman Goddard. McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD SE, CALGARY, AB, T2X 3J3, Telephone: 403-256-9575.