Connie Forsyth passed away peacefully in the presence of family on November 24, 2024. Connie was born in Kitchener, Ontario, on August 9, 1955, to James Forsyth and Patricia McKay. Connie is survived by her loving siblings, Karen, Tim and Jim, and her nieces and nephews, Cheryl, Angela, Brad, Leah, Lyle and Sarah. The family wants to express its gratitude to the Huron Hospice who took care of Connie during her stay and for their support of the family.
Since moving to Goderich, Connie was dedicated to the wellbeing of the community and made meaningful connections with so many wonderful people that live in the area. Connie was always willing to lend a hand and will be fondly remembered by her neighbours in Meneset. Connie worked at The Blue Water Correction facility until its closure in 2012. She volunteered at the Goderich Hospital, the Salvation Army, Livery Theatre, the Goderich Horticultural Society and assisted with the clean-up and planted tress following the 2011 tornado, as well as with Big Sisters of Canada. Connie was a fun and dedicated Big Sister and was also on the Board of Directors.
Connie loved spending time with friends and family, traveling, going to the Boardwalk, enjoying the theatre, gardening and watching Coronation Street.
Connie’s service will be held on Monday, December 16, 2024, at the McCallum and Palla Funeral home, located at 11 Cambria Road North, in Goderich, Ontario. Visitation will be from 11 AM to 12 PM and the service held from 12 PM to 1 PM. The reception will be at the Goderich Legion located at 56 Kingston Street from 1 PM to 4 PM.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Huron Hospice or The Salvation Army.
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Janette Brookes
My deepest sympathies and condolences to the family.
As a fairly new neighbour to the Menset community Connie always made me feel welcome.
She will be greatly missed.
Linda MacDonald
To Connie’s Family: I got to know Connie when we worked together for many years at The relay For Life in Goderich . She was so full of life, energetic and willing to help anyone and always knew you and said hello. Her positive outlook made her many friends. Connie was a real people person. Rest in peace.
Linda MacDonald
Paul Cash
Spent times at the Forsyth family home at times being on the same street. My cousins Connie and Karen use to play around and visit.
Janet McClinchey McClinchey
My sincere condolences to all of Connie’s family. I met Connie through the Goderich Horticulture Society. I
volunteered with Connie’s team maintaining a garden throughout the summer. Connie was a very positive, kind person always ready to lend a helping hand by volunteering where needed. I will miss you Connie
Doug and Vicki White
Connie has been a valued friend over the years, always ready to help out at a moments notice. We watched Survivor together for 22 years, a candle will be lit on Wednesdays now!
Betty Hendriks
I got to know Connie as a member of the Goderich District Horticultural Society. She had a lovely sense of humour and always saw the positive side of things. She was quick to pitch in and help with community projects and worked until the job was done. Connie was a real people person and could bring people together so that differences of opinions could be resolved quickly. I will miss Connie, her kind heart and her green thumb. Rest in peace.
Susan Pye
I was sad to learn that Connie has left this world way too soon. Those who knew her at Bluewater Youth Centre and her chosen community of Meneset and Goderich will remember her positive energy and cheerful generous nature.
Marie Van Dorp
Connie you will be so missed by the Goderich and District Horticulture. This is how I became to know you. You were always there to help me plant the flowers and take care of gardens. At our executive meetings I look across at your empty directors chair. How we will miss your input and organizational skills. I’ll miss you my friend and so will many others. Happy planting dear friend.
June and Ted Greeaway
Connie was our neighbour and friend for the past twelve years. Always a happy smile and a helping hand. Many fond memories, she will be sadly missed.
Stephen Lovell
Connie was my Uncle Jimmy and Aunt Pat’’s second daughter, coming after her older sister, Karen. Although our family lived in San Francisco, every other summer we flew to Canada and spent the entire summer in Southampton with our four cousins: Karen, Connie, Timmy (he’s “all growed up now,” so we call him Tim), and Jimmy. I thought my cousin Connie was the cutest little person I had ever seen. She had a low, sonorous voice, like Tatum O’Neal.
All my childhood memories of those blissful summer days in Southampton include Connie. The memories remain even though my cousin is gone. I am glad that Karen, Tim, and Jim are still here, and that I can share my memories of Southampton with them and with my own sister and brothers.
Pamela Somers
Connie was a kind and caring person , she was always willing to lend a hand and always had a practical and logical way to deal with any problems occurring in any project .
She will be missed by the gardeners at the Goderich Horticultural Society .
Connie , you are at peace and no more pain ……
Meris Harvey
My deepest sympathy to all of Connie’s family. Connie was always game for any adventure or outing. She was always interesting, outgoing, fun, and so very positive. I remember how kind Connie was with me, after my husband passed away. Her thoughtful kindness at such a heart wrenching time, will always be remembered and cherished.
Fly with the angels Connie, you have earned your wings. You will be missed.
Rosalie Telfer
Connie lived beside us for many years during her time at Bluewater Beach. She became a friend to all of us Telfer’s and our friends and family!
During the summer months She would accompany us to different events that happened in and around Goderich as well as joining us for the Western Fair in London. And for family events.
Connie always joined us for our nightly campfire.
Summers will not be the same without her!
David and Carol Cash
Our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family.
Sandra Forster
I am so saddened to hear this news. Connie was such a cheerful presence at Meneset, in Goderich at the MacKay Centre, the Livery, concerts on the Square. I will miss seeing her smiling face.
Toni Schaefer
The world has lost a true gem of a human being. To Connie ‘s family, I am truly sorry. As memories may make you sad, I also hope they can bring you joy. Connie was a giving, unassuming woman, who went about quietly being helpful to others. I am fortunate to have known her.
Terry Puloski
Over the many years that I shared my life with Connie she brought me so much happiness and satisfaction in living my life with her in it.
She never hesitated in telling me what I was doing wrong but always ended by telling me the joy I brought into her life. I will miss you so much Connie.
Cathy Macgillivray
My Condolences to Connie’s family, she was always so friendly when I worked with her.