Obituary of Mary Bridget Goodwin

GOODWIN Mary Bridget, Potlotek Mary Bridget Goodwin fondly called “Mum Mum” peacefully passed away at her home on March 6, 2024, at the age of 75 years. She was born on March 11, 1948, to the late Jacob and Madeline (Nicholas) Battiste. Bridget was predeceased in death by her late husband William (Bill) Goodwin; daughter Letitia, and step-son Neil. She is survived by her children Annette (Jacky), and Billy (Megan) Goodwin; step-daughter Shawna Goodwin, and her longtime companion Charlie Cotie. Bridget overcame the hardship of residential school yet her spirit remained unbroken. She was a foster mother and good Samaritan. Without expecting anything in return, Bridget took in many guests throughout the years until they got on their own two feet. She was a medical taxi driver and also drove for the Children’s Aid Society. Bridget’s loss is deeply felt by her sisters, Alfreda (Barry) Worthen, Elizabeth Benoit, Harriet Battiste Matthews (Hubert), and Marlene Julian. She is reunited in death with her sister Helen Battiste; brothers Vincent, Anthony, Peter Battiste, and infant brother Jacob Joseph. Bridget adored her grandchildren, Raven, Tallyn, Taiha, Sibi, Felicitas, Ander, Jacob, and her dog Xena. She is best known for her infectious laugh and good sense of humour. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, crafting, bingo, card games, and country music. Bridget had a zest for life and was always on the go. She leaves behind a legacy of love, resilience and kindness All are welcome to pay their respects during visitation at Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Chapel in Potlotek on Monday, March 11, 2024, from 3 pm until Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 10 am. Funeral mass will be held Wednesday morning March 13th at 11 am.in St. Peter’ Catholic Church in St. Peter’s with Father Duncan MacIsaac officiating. Burial to follow in the Immaculate Conception Parish Cemetery in Barra Head. A Salité will be held at the Potlotek Community Hall following the burial. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home Ltd., Arichat. Tributes, words of comfort, and memories of Bridget may be shared with the family at www.chboudreau.com