She was predeceased by her husband (of nearly 50 years) John Stephenson Goodbody, her daughter Cynthia Anne Wray-Bussey and her son Douglas John Goodbody; her precious grandson Jeremy Peter McMullen (Oct 2-5, 1990), her siblings Donnie Ellis, Eleanor Runciman (who passed just days ago), Beverley Ellis (1927-1932) and her beloved mother, Violet Anna (nee Kennedy) Ellis, who passed at 101 years of age.
She is survived by her children Beverley Wray, David (Maggie) Wray, Nancy (Gerry) McMullen; her GrandChildren Marc (Marie) & Laura (Rob), Kevin (Amy) & Alison, Brendan (Sara), Ashley & Kylie Wray (while absent in her life were never forgotten); her Great-Grandchildren Ethan & Max; her Step GrandChildren Maika & Kilia, Tony (Roxanne), her Step GreatGrandChild Atlas and her Goodbody, Ellis, Runciman nieces & nephews.
Marilyn lived a rich & full life, had many experiences and loved to entertain with those stories. She loved meeting & being with people, to hear about and recall their stories; she loved to entertain, putting on ‘the Ritz’ with seemingly great ease; she was feisty and fabulous and had an ability to make people feel welcome and at home. She was a friend to many, who would remember her positive outlook (even through hard times), her generosity & kindness. Golfing may have been put in her path, but for many years, it gave her a social place to shine. She was grateful for the joys and memories shared with friends near & far, present & passed.
Marilyn was quite simply full of grace and was a class act!! She was a chic & elegant fire cracker, who carried herself with fashionable flair and brightened every where she went with her smart style & sassy self.
Muzzie loved her family so much and we honor that love each time we remember her.
“A mother’s hug lasts long after she let’s go.” -said Christopher Robin to Winnie the Pooh
Graveside Services may be held at a later date in Montreal & London.
In lieu of flowers or donations, please surprise someone with a random act of kindness or generosity & know that Marilyn is smiling. Look out Heaven; here she comes!
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