Zelia MacDougall Goode

74 - Sydney

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, Zelia Goode on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 surrounded by loved ones.

Born in Sydney, Zelia was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (MacNeil) MacDougall.

Zelia’s courage and strength were long standing and remarkable throughout her life. Her sense of humour, timely advice, and warm welcome to all will be fondly remembered by those who knew her best. Without complaint Zelia would enjoy each day, each moment with friends and family and look forward to life’s simple offerings. An avid skater and fan of her grandchildren’s sport Zelia was a joy to all who knew her.

Zelia is survived by her three children; Greg, Ottawa; Billy, Quispamsis, NB; and Jody (Paul) Gentile of Sydney. Zelia was also “Nan” to grandchildren Sara and Laura Goode, Katie Goode and Olivia and Derek Gentile.

Also surviving are sisters Winnifred (Bill) Gallivan, Clara (Bruce) Billett, Rose MacNeil, brother James ‘Sham’ MacDougall, sisters-in-law Kay MacDougall, Kay Marie MacDougall, Hazel MacDougall, Mena Rhymes and Irene Leblanc; and, brother-in-law Donald Antonello as well as many close nieces and nephews.

Zelia was predeceased by her husband Bill far too early following an industrial accident in 1986.

Also passing before Zelia were; Brothers Donald ‘Stan’, George ‘Porgy’, Gregory and Angus MacDougall as well as her sister Peggy Antonello; Brother-in-law Eddy MacNeil and sisters-in-laws Helen and Joan MacDougall.

Visitation will take place today (Friday) from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, George Street in Sydney. The funeral mass will be celebrated Saturday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Church, Sydney with Fr. Conrad Edwards officiating. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery.

Memorial donations to the VON or charity of choice.

On line condolences may be sent to www.twcurry.com