Cheryl Lynn Woodworth

Saviour, Jesus Christ, with family at her side at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

She is survived by her devoted and loving husband, Paul Allen Woodworth, for over 50 years. Loving mother of her five children, Amber Lee Dawn Brown (Travis), Sarah Lynn Hopcraft (Rick), Laura Jane Naylor, Joseph Paul Allen Woodworth (Darren), Jessica Cheryl Herzig (Chris). Cherished grandmother to her 12 grandchildren and their spouses, her 3 great-grandchildren, and her many foster children. She will be greatly missed by her mother, Doris Shirley Schofield, her sister Connie (Constance) Marlene Schofield (Tim), her niece, nephew, their spouses and children, many cousins, former son in-law’s, and her fur baby cat, Socks. She was preceded by her father, Alton Walter Schofield; her brother, Terry Alton Schofield; her grandparents, James and Hilda Schofield, and Andrew and Jessie Schofield; and her fur baby cat, Midnight.

She was born on April 7, 1960, in Kentville, Nova Scotia, and eventually moved to Halls Harbour, where she met the love of her life, Paul. She spent many years raising her children and foster children in the Annapolis Valley and the town of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. She pursued many passions in self-employed sales from her home and in the community, a family-owned home bakery and craft store business, as well as many crafting hobbies.

She was known for her big, tender, and passionate heart and kindness, who loved God, her family, friends, and fur baby cat, Socks, deeply, and anyone who needed love or compassion. She was a devoted Christian and was often involved in her church community over the years, teaching Sunday school, singing in the choir, leading Bible studies with her husband, and participating in many other church activities. She loved to thrift shop, find a good sale, and collect precious moment figurines, books, wicker baskets, crafts, teddy bears, jewellery, and many other beautiful things to gift to others.

The family would like to thank all the home care PSWs, nurses, A.R.C.H. staff, where she spent her final day, various medical professionals who cared for her over the years, Arthur Funeral Home, Dwayne D Budgell Funeral Home, and Freedom

House.

In accordance with Cheryl’s wishes, she will be cremated. Her earthly remains will return home to Nova Scotia, and her gravesite will be at Elm Grove Cemetery in Steam Mill, Nova Scotia. A private family viewing will take place.

A public Celebration of Life ceremony will be held at Freedom House in Brantford, Ontario (305 West St.), on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., and a reception will follow for anyone who wishes to attend. Memorial contributions (payable by cheque or online) can be made to the Alzheimer Society or any Charity of choice.

In her honour and memory, think of her when you wear her favourite colour, red, or pay it forward by showing kindness or love to others or helping someone in need.

Cheryl will be forever loved and remembered in our hearts!