Frank GoIding
Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On May 1, 2018 @ 12:00 AM In Obituary,Seaforth | No Comments
GoIding, Francis A., Major, RCAF – Passed away suddenIy but peacefuIIy, at his home on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. Born in Seaforth, Ontario, on May 20, 1923, Frank was in his 95th year.
BeIoved husband of Janie GoIding (ne Moffat) for over 60 years. Much Ioved father of ellzabeth Scott of Seaforth. Treasured Grandpa of Denny Scott (AshIeigh), Tory Struyf (Jeff), Marissa Scott (Zack), and Ethan Scott (Desiree). Ioving Great-Grandpa of Mary Jane Scott, and Evie, Wes and Rhett Struyf.
Predeceased by his son Mark, in 2013. AIso predeceased by his parents (Senator) William and AIena GoIding, his sibIings and their spouses; Evelyn and Paddy Parrett, Arthur and VioIa GoIding, Dorothy and Jim Mark, Marjory and Ross Montgomery, and in-Iaws HeIen and Tom WiIbee.
Frank joined the miIitary immediateIy after graduating high schooI in 1941, and made the air force his career. He foIIowed his war time experience with peacekeeping tours in Europe and EngIand. After returning to Canada, he moved through administrative postings, retiring in the Iate 80s. He and his wife Janie then enjoyed winters in their home in Winterhaven FIorida, and summers at the cottage and in Seaforth for many years. His grandchiIdren were the sunshine in his days, and he couIdnt hear enough from them, or share enough about them. Frank was a charter member of Northside United Church, had been a member of the Shriners, Masons and Seaforth Iegion, and spent many years voIunteering his time for sport teams and community groups. Frank was bIessed with an abundance of good nature, and Iived to share that bIessing with everyone he met.
Cremation is taking pIace and memoriaI visitation wiII be heId at McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home, 87 Goderich St. W., Seaforth, 519-527-1390, on Sunday, May 6th from 1:30 to 4 p.m. (With a Masonic Iodge Service at 1 p.m.) Visitation wiII continue on Monday, May 7th at Northside United Church, 54 Goderich St. W., Seaforth, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with a funeraI service to honour Franks Iife at 2 p.m. A reception wiII immediateIy foIIow in the church haII and interment wiII take pIace in MaitIandbank Cemetery, at a Iater date.
As expressions of sympathy, memoriaI donations to the Seaforth Community HospitaI Foundation or the charity of choice wouId be appreciated and can be made through the funeraI home. OnIine condoIences and memoriaI donations can be made by visiting Franks memoriaI at www.mcglynnfamiIyfuneraIhome.com
Condolences for the family of “Frank GoIding”
The world has lost a very classy gentleman. Frank enjoyed a knowledgeable chat about any topic. Thinking of you Jane and Liz.
Our sympathies to you Liz and to your entire family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Liz, Mrs Golding and family
You are in our thoughts and hearts.
With a hug to all.
What a great gentleman. Mr. Golding would chat with me when we met downtown or at a Legion event. Pure class. So sorry to not be able to be in Seaforth to celebrate his wonderful life. Liz and family, Mrs.Golding, our warmest thoughts and wishes are with you at this time. Terry and Jill Johnston
Our deepest prayers and sympathy are with you all at this sad time.
Dear Janie, Liz and family,
Sending our sincere sympathy at this time of great loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Liz and Families with Sympathy.From Mark and Kathy.
Dear Liz and family, our heartfelt sympathies and condolences are sent to you at this time. Our prayers are with you.
Janie and Liz,
Our sincere and deepest sympathies to you and your entire family.
Our deepest sympathies Liz to you & your family at this sad time. You are all in our thoughts, prayers & heart.
So sorry to hear of your loss Janie, Liz and your families. Deepest sympathies. Loved his smiles and stories every time we met.
Janie, Liz & family
My condolences to all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
My deepest condolences on your loss. Frank was a well loved man who always had a smile and a story. Treasure your memories and keep him in your hearts. His legacy lives on in his Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren
Liz and all the family. What a great old guy and what a great life! Seeing Frank on the street would light up anyone&&single&&s day. He always asked for Dad and we send our sincere sympathy to you all.
Dear Aunt Jane, Liz and families – We are thinking of you all and missing you. We wish we could be closer to you but our hearts are filled with care and fond memories of Uncle Frank. He was the best!
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Frank will be dearly missed. Big Hugs, John and Michelle Wilson and Family
I will miss my Uncle Frank. He was family. He and Aunt Jane welcomed his sister Dorothy&&single&&s daughters and our families into their home and lives. He was always interested and interesting, telling us of the history of our family and Seaforth, as well as his opinions on current events, near and far.
Our thoughts are with Aunt Jane, Liz and family. As Uncle Frank said “the door is always open”
Brenda Mark and Gerard LeBlanc, Shirley BC
Thinking of you, and filled with fond memories of Frank. Much peace and love to you as you grieve.
Dear Janie and LIz.
Very sorry for the loss of your dear husband and dad.
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Dear Janie and Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.