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John Thomas Godet.

Revelations 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

We regret to announce the passing of

John Thomas Godet
Born: 27 Feb 1937 ~ Died: 3 June 2012

Left to mourn:
  
Mother: Casilda Godet

3 Sisters:
Ramona Godet
Janet Godet
Andrea Godet

1 Brother:
Cyril Williams Godet

Wife:
Soila Godet

Daugthers:
Rosa N. Godet
Rosa M. Godet
Petra Godet
Magaret Godet

Sister in law:
Casilda Tyrol and Family

7 Grandchildren

Nieces and nephews too numerous to mention

Partner:
Ramona Ventura & fam.

Many other friends in the St. Maarten’s home and relatives too numerous to mention.

The Funeral service for the late John Thomas Godet will be held on Monday June 18, 2012 at the Emerald Funeral Home Chapel in Cay Hill. Viewing: 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Service: 2:00pm. Interment: Cul de sac cemetery.

The Management and staff of Emerald Funeral Home would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved families.

May His Soul Rest in Eternal Peace

 

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