Iona Godin, 69

It is with great sadness that the family of Iona Godin announces her passing on Monday, Sept. 21, 2009 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Iona was born on October 4th, 1939 to the late Fred and Fay (Radke)Warren. Iona was raised in Gameland, Ontario where her father ran Warren’s Service, an Auto Body Shop. She loved all kinds of old cars and for her; it was always the highlight of the parade when the old cars appeared.
She was united in marriage to Emil Godin on November 9, 1963 in Fort Frances, Ontario.
She was a devoted wife, Mother and Grandmother. She loved nature and the outdoors. She was a quiet gentle woman with a great sense of humour. She enjoyed spending as much time with her family as she could.
After her children grew up, she worked as a Home Care Worker for several years.
She was always thinking of her family and never forgot a birthday, or special occasion. She was an avid knitter and made beautiful sweaters and toys for her grandchildren that will be cherished for generations.
She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, and her brother Gilbert.
She will be greatly missed by her children: Mike Godin, Cindy (Dave) Hamilton and Teresa (Tony) McDowell, her grandchildren; Mathieu, Kyle, Tori, Tina, Travis and Cheyenne, her long time companion, Irvin Selman, her remaining brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Iona’s life was held at the Knox United Church in Rainy River, ON on Saturday, Sept 26, 2009 at 11:00am.with Lay Pastor Carolyn Kreger officiating. Her honorary pallbearers were Darlene Armstrong, Marjorie Stinzi, Jocelyn Johnson, and Almer Godin.
Memorial donations may be made to the Rainy River Health Centre, c/o Northridge Funeral Home, Box 89, Emo, Ontario P0W 1E0.
Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com