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CECIL (DICK) RICHARD GODBEHERE
Born: May 28, 1922
Date of Passing: Aug 23, 2011
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryCECIL (DICK) RICHARD GODBEHERE Cecil (Dick) Richard Godbehere was born on May 28, 1922 in Sheffield, England and passed away on August 23, 2011 in Vernon, B.C. at the age of 89 years. Dick will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Shirley, to whom he was married for 39 years, his son; Bruce (Ruth) Godbehere of Comox, B.C., his daughters; Claudia (Robert) Rivard of Surrey, B.C. and Susan (Peter) Strack of Victoria, B.C., five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, his brother; Walter (Jane) Godbehere of Mississauga, Ontario, his sisters; Ethel (Allan) Lawrence of Ottawa, Ontario and Mary (Tom) Pearson of Carnarvan, Ontario as well as numerous extended family members and friends. Dick was preceded in death by his parents; Horace and Elsie Godbehere and by his brother James who was killed while serving with the RCAF during the Second World War. Dick completed his basic education in Montreal and furthered his education with University extension courses and computer courses while located in Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto and Vernon. He served with RCNVR during the Second World War and was enlisted as ordinary seaman. He was commissioned and served most of the war as Commanding Officer of Fairmile Q115 and served with the RCN Reserve post-war. Dick retired as Commanding Officer, HMCS CHIPPAWA, Winnipeg with the rank of Captain (N). He was employed by Northern Electric / Northern Telecom for 46 years and three months. He retired as manager of Marketing Operations in the Communications Cable Division in March of 1983. Dick was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Naval Officers Association, Masons, Telephone Pioneers of America and the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Auxiliary. Dick had a passion for golf in his retirement years and always thought he should be better than he scored! He enjoyed spending time at the casino and volunteering with the hospital auxiliary. He always looked forward to dressing up as Santa during the holiday season. Cremation preceded a Memorial Tea which will be held at Bethel Funeral Chapel on Monday, August 29, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donations in memory of Dick to the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Memorial Gift Program 2101 32nd Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 5L2. Funeral arrangements have been made with BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD., 5605 27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Z5 (250) 542-1187
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 27, 2011