Marion Goyette
It is with heavy hearts we announce the loss of our gentle soul Marion Jill Goyette on October 17, 2024 following a brief illness. Marion was kind, caring, witty, intelligent, honest and fun-loving. Her death is a tremendous loss to the Goyette and Sharp families.
She was the cherished wife of Alan Goyette, the dear mother of Maxwell Graham, and friend to Robert Graham, father of Max. Born to Oliver and Melba Sharp on May 19, 1959, Marion was the youngest of six daughters. She was a loving sister to Marcy Dobson (2011) (Dave), Marla Ward (Brian, 2021), Maria Kovacs (Les), Mary Dick (Larry); and Margret Kennedy (2023) (Chris, 2020).
She was the treasured daughter-in-law of Emile (2001) and Eunice Goyette (2023). Dear sister-in-law and lifelong friend to Ann Goyette (2021), Linda Goyette (Allan), Paul Goyette (Cheryl), and Allyson Goyette (John).
Loving aunt to Sally (Mike), Susan (2002), Syndee, John, Jay, Shannon, Ben (Nicole), Sara (James), Brandon (Lindsey), Matthew, Erin (Erick), Emily (Tim), Ollie (Valentina), and Liz (Martin) on the Sharp side of the family; and to Kira (Chris), Peter (Leah), Shandal (Shawn), Melissa (Brennan), Kyle, Jason (Pam) and Emily on the Goyette side.
Marion will be missed by her many great nieces and great nephews. We all loved her dearly.
Marion attended Kingsville District High School where she met Alan in Grade Nine. Years later they reconnected when Alan returned from the West to the Kingsville area. Marion has been the love of Alan’s life. They married in 1990.
Marion and Alan loved to travel. They enjoyed road trips across Canada and the U.S. and expanded their horizons beyond the continent to visit England, Wales, Ireland, Scotland, Italy, Australia and New Zealand.
Marion found relaxation in gardening, and was an avid reader. Throughout her career, she was a respected colleague in the Special Education Department of the Greater Essex County District School Board, and she stayed in contact with many of these friends in retirement.
Long ago Marion met a wonderful friend, Joanne Brown (Clifford) in high school. Their group of good friends, including Cathy Bartman (Cowen), Cheryl Paglione (Gooch), Jackie Miller (Tiborcz), and Joyce Gossman (Tiborcz), loved to camp in the pits at the Sharp farm, Leisure Lake and Wheatley Provincial Park.
This friendship continued into adulthood. They stood in each other’s weddings, enjoyed golf games at Oxley and Erie Shores, or met for Saturday coffee or lunch at the Tropicana.
Marion confronted a devastating diagnosis with great courage. We will remember her personal strength, her love for her family, her concern for other people, and her belief in fairness for all.
We are grateful to staff at the Windsor Regional Hospital Cancer Clinic and Erie Shores Hospice for Marion’s care.
As per Marion’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and a celebration of her life will be held Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Vernon’s Tap & Grill, Kingsville, from 1 until 4 p.m.
Donations in Marion’s memory can be made to Hiatus House (250 Louis Ave, Windsor Ontario, N9A 1W2) or a charity of your choice.
Service Details
Visitation
When
Saturday, November 9, 2024 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Location
Vernon’s Tap and Grill
22 Main St E
Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 1A2
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An open house celebration will be held at Vernon’s Tap & Grill from 1-4 p.m.
Donations
Donations are being accepted for: HIATUS HOUSE.
I am so so so saddened to hear this news. We first met thru hockey then Marion and Al were loyal customers for over 20 yrs. I’m heartbroken for all family and friends, and there was no shortage of them. Thinking of you all.