Helen Louise Goodfellow of Bolton died peacefully at Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton, on Thursday, February 9, 2023, in her 86th year, loving wife for 58 years of the late Roy Goodfellow (2016). Proud mother of Brenda and her husband Earle Mayes, Listowel; Kevin Goodfellow, Fergus; Donna and her husband Don Scott, Oxford Mills; Scott and his wife Frances Goodfellow, Bolton. Cherished grandmother of Lee (Stephanie), Thomas (Tori), and Ryan (Caitlyn Kolb) Mayes; Kaitlyn, Brooke, and Erika (Rob Boyes) Goodfellow; Laura, Nicole, and Joseph Scott; Brandon and Hailey Goodfellow. Loving daughter of the late Joseph and Clara Parr. Dear sister of the late Samuel Parr, Marie Fines, and Alex Parr. Survived by Gordon, Leona, and Marybelle Goodfellow. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.
Helen graduated Teachers College in Weston, and began her career at Bolton Public School, until she started her family. When the kids were older, she supplied at Macville and Ellwood Public Schools. When she and dad married, he started up the Roy Goodfellow Fuels (Esso) business and she was the bookkeeper, with the office at the house. In the 70’s the office was moved to a portable at the yard on Ellwood Drive, getting the business out of the home. Shortly thereafter, the computer arrived and the business launched into a new era. Mom learned to use the computer with tremendous success until they sold the business in 1985 to Chalmers Fuels. With time on their hands, the opportunity to be the custodians of the Canada Packers Quilt Collection fell in their laps, and provided the opportunity to travel across the small towns of Ontario. Mom also started to volunteer at the Caledon Community Services when they were upstairs at the Caledon East Fire Hall and then it grew so much, they moved to their current location in downtown Bolton. Mom was instrumental in launching the volunteer driver program and coordinating rides for those in need. Her knowledge of all of the back roads, concession numbers, peoples names made her the right fit for the job. She continued to work at CCS for 19 years, acquiring the handi-cap transit vans (Blue Bus program), and government grants. She retired in 2006 with an extensive resume of achievements to her name.
The family would also like to send a huge thanks to the wonderful staff of Knollcrest Lodge for their compassionate care to Mom during her stay.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Thursday afternoon 2 – 4 and evening 6 – 8 o’clock and on Friday morning, February 17 from 10 o’clock until time of funeral service in the chapel at 11 o’clock.
Interment at a later date in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bolton.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Caledon Seniors’ Centre (caledonseniors.ca) or Knollcrest Lodge Garden Project (knollcrestlodge/donate).
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Tracey MacDonald
So sorry for your loss Laura, Nicole and family
you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kim and Smitty
Donna, Don, Laura, Nicole, and Joe,
We are very sorry to hear of you mother/ grandmother’s passing. Please know that we are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Maureen Fournier
Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time.
Ken and Juanita
Our most sincerest Condolences to all the family. I’ve thought about her often over the last few years. Sympathies to you all in your loss . Hugs to your family
LeeAnne Rescorl
Dear Scott and Family,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. My deepest condolences at this most difficult time. May your fond memories help you in the days to come. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
LeeAnne
Barb, David and Avila Holland
To Brenda, Earl and Lee and Stephanie and all of the family
Sorry to hear about the passing of your mom and grandmother
I know you will miss her so much. Seeing lots of your love and respect for her at the wedding …
Barb, David and Avila Holland
To Brenda, Earl and Lee and Stephanie and all of the family
Sorry to hear about the passing of your mom and grandmother
I know you will miss her so much. Seeing lots of your love and respect for her at the wedding …
Leah Taylor
I so enjoyed helping Helen at the Caledon Seniors Centre she was so pleasant and cheerful
Doug and Wilma
Sending sincere sympathy to you Brenda, Earle and your family. on the loss of you Mom and grandma.
Doug and Wilma
Barb Scott &Allan Cole
Thinking of you all. She was a great lady and will be missed. It’s is tough time and we are here for you
Maureen Webster
Remembering Helen fondly from my time at the Town of Caledon office. Condolences to the Goodfellow family.
Allan Squires
Scott, Frances and family my deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers is with you at this very sad time. During my 15 years as a volunteer driver and bus driver with CCS Helen was my boss for most of that time and was the very best. She was so compassionate and caring for every person that I provided transportation for. RIP dear lady.
Angela Ackroyd
Sorry to hear of the passing of Helen. I always enjoyed my conversations with her over the years. Sending my condolences to the Goodfellow family. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Nancy Stewart and John Milligan
She was amazing. She will be missed.❤
monty laskin
Goodfellow family, my deepest condolences on the loss of an absolutely exceptional woman. I joined the CCS team shortly before Helen’s departure but even so, I had lots of time to know her, work with her and respect her deeply. Her contributions and strength continue to be talked about in our organization to this day. She was kind, resolute, funny and fun, serious and determined, compassionate and full of heart and soul for everyone. She taught us all a thing or two about service to community, we have missed her for years and always enjoyed her occasional visits and phone calls. I expect you have trillions of memories of a mom and grandmom that cared for all of you like no other. She did the same for CCS throughout her tenure. Rest in peace dear Helen Goodfellow, you’ve certainly made your mark in Caledon through your work that supported so many.
Susan Adams
Sincere condolences are sent to you all. Helen was such a lovely lady, I have many great memories of her & your dad with my parents, back in the oil & furnace business times together, also getting together on weekends for games of eucre when not working, I can remember my parents coming home laughing at all the fun they had! Helen can now be at rest with Roy, & they meet up with my parents once again for another game! Even the old hockey jerseys Goodfellow/Clarkson makes me smile when I think of those days growing up…may she Rest In Peace, & may you & your family’s all be at peace also.
Deborah Malevris
❤️ Helen
Helen was an innovator! Back in the 80’s with a used wheelchair van and few drivers (in their own cars) residents in need, were suddenly mobile and independent. Helen nurtured and networked to create a model transportation system that delivered freedom to those going to a medical appointment, critical dialysis or a senior’s shopping trip.
Thank you Helen for your tireless work to improve the quality of life for so many. You have left Caledon a much better place!
Connie and Eric Butler
To Brenda, Kevin, Donna and Scott our sincerest condolences to you and your families. Aunt Helen you will be missed.
Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Sandra Brown
My condolence to all the family
Sandy and Beth Speers
Scott, Frances and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. She was an incredible person.
Thinking of you and your entire family.
james Healey
Helen taught me & many others c1960`s, public school teacher, Albert St. Public School, Bolton, many years ago.
Mrs. Goodfellow, rest in peace.
James Healey
Burndout john Rage
Condolences to the family Helen was always a cheerful person and Roy was as well cliff and Charlie parr Guelph ont
Sheila Paradi
Dear Family,
I have so many fond memories of growing up at Caven & school seeing your Mom. Helen always took the time to make sure to say hello and take interest in asking what was going on in our lives. Our thoughts & prayers are with each of you.
Love,
Sheila & Dave
Candy and Steve Derbyshire
Goodfellow Family
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved Mother and Grandmother. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time .
RIP Mrs Goodfellow
Sarah Haney
I have wonderful memories of working with Helen in the early days of the Caledon Information Centre. Always greeted with a beautiful smile. Helen was a good and positive presence in our community.
Sarah Haney
Liz Gilchrist
Sincere condolences to the whole family at Helen’s passing. John and I have many fond memories of her from our time together at Caven. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
John and Liz Gilchrist
Teresa Comella
So sorry for your loss. My condolences to the whole family
Marg Jones
Scott, Frances, and the Goodfellow family. I’m so sorry to learn of Helen’s passing. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Devins Yvonne
So sorry for your loss. You have beautifully captured yours moms gifts in your obituary.
Howard and Sharon Venning
To all the family
Our deepest condolences to all at this difficult time. Helen was a wonderful lady and we both had the privilege of having her in our lives as our teacher and then later in life she would meet us for coffee in the morning every week before having her hair appointment. We always looked forward to having a chat with her. She always said we where the couple that she had taught and now married. We will miss her. Scott always kept us informed as her health declined. Our thoughts and prayer are with you all. Keep her memories close and she will be with you always.
RIP Helen
Kathy Farrelly
Helen made her mark in Caledon. I played bridge with her but also knew her in her many roles. She was a great volunteer and will be remembered for all her accomplishments.
Jeanette Pilson
My sympathy to all the family at this difficult time.
Jim and Maureen Eberly
I had great respect for Helen. Her comments were always well thought out. And she was so proud of her children and grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. My condolences to all
Maureen
Kathy Clarkson and family
Sincere condolences to the Goodfellow family
christina leavens graham
Helen will be greatly missed but lovingly remembered by her family and many friends. I had the pleasure to work with Helen at the yearly Bolton Fall Fairs. I always enjoyed the visits together, having a laugh or two and catching -up on current and past events. Helen was always eager to help and offered good suggestions to improve our display. We wish to send our condolences to her family and hope the many fond memories of Helen will help in the days ahead. Christina and Ken Graham
Blair & Dorothy
Our sincerest condolences to the whole Goodfellow family. We enjoyed getting to know Helen and hear her talk about the family history and the Model T’s. We also love the memories (and video!) of her rushing up to dance at Thomas & Tori’s wedding. We will remember her as an energetic, fun-loving lady who was so proud of her family.
David and Joanne Currie
Our condolences to each of you.
Ginette Cochrane
My deepest of condolences to Helen’s family. May she rest in peace and may you find comfort in your memories.
Hugh O’Neill
Thinking of our good neighbours the Scott family. Wishing you Donna, and your whole family comfort at this time.
Pat and Hugh O’Neill
Cat Graydon
We have many good memories of Helen, Roy, & their families. Helen was a very active volunteer for many community organizations in Bolton & Caledon. In fact she always seemed to be here, there & everywhere. She was an active member of her church Caven Presbyterian & held a number of important positions there. For a number of years, she & Phyllis were travelling bridge partners playing at various places in the local area. Her children & ours went to the same schools. We watched them growing up in Caven. Helen always had strong opinions, but when she stated them to you she usually had a little chuckle as if to reassure you that they were impersonal & you were still her friend. A genuinely kind & caring person, we will miss her greatly. Our sincere condolences to the Goodfellow family. – Ken, Phyllis, Catherine & Sheila Graydon
Mary Killeen
Our sympathy to the Goodfellow family.
She was a wonderful lady and will be deeply missed.
Hazel Morrison and family
Rachel
Dear Lee & Family,
Our sympathies and support during this difficult time with the loss of your grandmother. A donation in her memory will be made to Knollcrest Lodge Garden Project.
Conestoga Library Team
Norma Sytsma
My sincere sympathies to you Kevin and the girls on your mothers passing. She will be missed. Thinking of all your family at this sad time
Myrna Hoar
We have many fond memories of Helen in days of yore including Castlemore school, organist at church and more in Toronto Gore. Our sincere condolances to Helen’s family.
Donna & Myrna (Morrison) Johnston, Hoar
Wendy Aube
My deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. I am pleased to have met Helen on a few occasions over the years, she was indeed a very special person who lived a full and wonderful life!
Jeff and Sue Lucas and Dustin Morrison
Deepest sympathies to all of you
We are very sorry for your loss
She lived a great life and touched many
Murray Stewart
Dear Brenda , Kevin ,Donna ,Scott and respective Families. You “kids ‘” have done your very best to take care of and maintain your visits with your Mom ,who I know was special to you all. I am sorry for your loss, because I know how much she cared about your progress and accomplishments.. We were not only neighbours , building our homes about the same time ,but had numerous opportunities to work closely on projects involving our Families at Macville School , Caven Church and our fortunate relationship involving their custodianship of the Canada Packers Quilt Collection in Ontario. Your Mom had the ability to give and take direction with love and respect , and I was proud to have them representing our Company, I trust your many positive memories of your Mom’s love and accomplishments will be helpful going forward ,knowing she is at peace.
With Love , Lyndon ,Sheila and Murray Stewart
Pat Bell (Morrison)
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. The Morrison’s
Berney & Gwen Sytsma
Our sincere condolence to the Goodfellow family on the passing of Helen. We wish you peace at this difficult time!
Carol Jay
Dear Kevin, Brenda, Donna, Scott and families…I hope when you remember your Mom and your kids remember their Grandma, it is always with a smile and the memory of her love. Remember happy times and the life she lived to the fullest. The travels she took you on and the importance you each had to her. Then she is never truly gone. ❤️
Moffatt Family
We would like to offer our sincerest condolences to Scott and his family on the death of your mother. She will be missed!
Barry and Darlene Miller
Brenda , Earl and Family: We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. May the wonderful memories help in the days to come. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Euleta Wright
Condolences to Goodfellow family. The family has lost Helen whom they loved dearly, and she will be missed.
She is now Resting in the Arms of her Saviour.
Gone but not forgotten. R.I.P.
Euleta
Betty Romenick-McIntosh
Extending my sincere condolences to the family of Helen on her passing. I remember Helen as a member of Valley Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. She was a faithful and dedicated member while she was able to attend the meetings. She was missed when she was unable to attend the meetings any longer. She will always be remembered for the charitable work that she did in helping so many in need.
Monica Jackson
Dear Scott and family,
Thinking of you during this time of loss and wishing you time together to remember all the wonderful things of you dear mom.
Monica Jackson
Glen and Cindy Rescorl
Glen and I send our deepest condolences to the Goodfellow family. You continue to be in our thoughts. We have made a donation to the Caledon Senior’s Centre in memory of Helen.
Glen and Cindy Rescorl
Barb Bunton
Helen was such fun. She joined us in a Pilates class, and she was my “room mate” at women’s weekend. She shopped with the best of us and was always up for an adventure. She was a role model for working women and for how to be a supportive, loving parent and grandparent. Her contributions to the Bolton community are many and well noted. We will miss her immensely.
Derek & Emma Mumford
Our condolences to the Goodfellow family. Helen was a lovely lady, full of fun and always interested in how others were doing.
Edna Wright
Sincere Sympathy, to all the Goodfellow families from
Roy & Edna Wright
Mark Huggins
My sincere condolences to the full Goodfellow family. She was an incredible woman and an asset to all of us who enjoyed the priveledge of working with her. The new wings and halo will fit well.
Ann-Marie Goodfellow
In Remembrance and with deep Respect RIP Helen
Condolences to the Goodfellow family
David and Sheila Lewis
Our sincere condolences to the Goodfellow family. Cherish your memories of such a fun loving mother. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Rob (Husky) and Leslie Pinard
Scott and family – Our condolence on the passing of your Mother. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Take care…
Barbara P Downey
Our deepest condolences to all the Goodfellow family. Cherishes all the memories May she rest in peace. Barbara and Robert Downey
Marika Grech
As a former resident of Bolton for 25 years I recognize this name. Although I didn’t know Helen her reputation precedes her. So many accomplishments and good deeds. I am truly amazed by her. As I used to tell my patients in Huron county when I first moved up here, you are a somebody when you have a bridge or a road named after you. And so Helen you have earned that honour as well. A life well lived and a true giver to society, community and family. My sincere condolences to the extended family.
Daryl & Janet Brodhaecker, Drayton, ON
Donna, Don & family,
We were deeply saddened to hear that your Mom passed away. Although we can’t be with you , may it comfort you to know that our thoughts & prayers are with you and your entire family during this difficult time. Sending hugs your way!
Marnie Singleton
Scott and family,
My sincere condolences for your loss. May all your good memories bring you comfort.
Scott, your mom was so proud of you. You did well caring for her.
Marnie
Rosemarie Humphries
Sincerest condolences to the family
Ruth McMullan-Campbell
My condolences to you Brenda, Kevin & Scott and families on your loss of mother and grandmother. Helen was a gracious lady who enjoyed her life to the fullest. Keep your precious memories close at this time as they will keep you strong.
Ruth McMullan-Campbell
Pat and Murray Mellow
The Goodfellow family
Remembering the good times playing bridge, working at the fair. Always a joy to be with. Sincerely Pat Mellow
Donna (Bangay) LeGrow
My sincere condolences to the family.
Bev Lashbrook
My sincere condolences to the family. I worked closely with Helen for many years at CCS. Helen was a mentor to me and we enjoyed many conversations about work and most importantly about her family. I will miss her.
Bev Lashbrook
Beth Moffatt Creighton
My sincere condolence to the family of Helen Goodfellow, growing up in Bolton as a small Village with my parents Wally & Hazel Moffatt were very good friends of all the Goodfellow Families. Helen was a wonderful person & when I went back to my hometown I would run into her at different occasions & she always had the time to come & sit & have a visit. Many memories of her & Roy & all the Goodfellows for sure.
R I P Helen, you will be missed
Beth Moffatt Creighton