Mary Elizabeth Goodwin, 88, passed away peacefully, June 7, 2021. Mary was born in Lenox Township, Pennsylvania but relocated to Tampa, Florida, in the early 1970's with her family. Mary was predeceased by her husband George Goodwin and daughter Diane Goodwin, brothers Billy Cerynik, Robert Franklin, Don Franklin and beloved sister Esther Laurito. Mary is survived by her son George Thomas Goodwin, daughter-in-law Terri Moya-Goodwin and grandchildren Alyssa and Micah Goodwin, daughter Donna Scardino, son-in-law Mark Scardino and grandchildren Vanessa Minick, Charles Moss (Mindy), Colleen Hart (Matt) and Marcy Scardino, daughter Liz Goodwin and grandchildren Ray, Joshua, Sabrina, Janaye, Ryan and Angela, daughter Debbie Goodwin (Robert). Mary is also survived by brother Butch Cerynik, sisters Thelma Meglis and Barbara Paul as well as several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews including Ruth and Tommy O’Malley, whom came to Florida visiting often.
Mary loved the outdoors and animals. She spent countless hours in her yard watching the birds and squirrels as she fed them daily and tending to her plants and flowers.
The family would like to send a heartfelt "Thank you" to Eric, Bebe and staff at Humphrey ALF for the love and meticulous care provided to Mary while she resided there. Thank you for loving her and treating her like she was truly your mom. Special “Thank you” to lifelong neighbors, Mark and Wendy Swanhart, for always keeping a watchful eye on Mary.
Considering Mary’s love of all animals, in lieu of flowers, memorial tributes in Mary’s name, can be made in the form of charitable donations to:
Owl's Nest Sanctuary https://www.paypal.com/fundraiser/charity/1802742
Ziggy's Legacy Rescue/Harrison’s Dollars for Dogs https://gofund.me/4769a593
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