Sydney
It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the sudden passing of Byron Edmund ‘Sonny’ Goode on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, with his family by his side.
Born on January 31, 1942, in Sydney, Sonny was the son of the late Chester and Ada Goode. For most of Sonny’s life he was a heavy-duty mechanic for O’Toole’s Transfer and went on to work for Hillman’s Transfer where he retired in 1992.
Sonny is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Faye; children, Maryann McKee (Randy), Debbie LeBlanc (Donald), Paul (Maureen), David, Paula Goode, Tonia MacAulay (Trevor), Lisa Goode-Carter and Jason whom he thought of as his son; 18 grandchildren, Chris, Ashley, Amanda, Pamela, DJ, JB, Mark, Joey, Adam, Paul Jr, Jenna, Joshua, Jessica, Andrew, Loralee, Thomas, Sarah, and Skylier; 16 great grandchildren; brother, Jimmy (Marguerite); sisters, Celina Rozicki (Joe) and Florence Hill; brothers-in-law, John ‘Piper’ (Kathy), Deacon, and sisters-in-laws, Marilyn, Linda (Chris), Debbie, Margo (Carman) and Sherry; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Sonny shared his love for the outdoors at the cabin, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his children, grandchildren, and his best fur friend, Sadie.
Besides his parents, Sonny was predeceased by his sister, Ruby MacPherson (Charles); brother, David; son, Jimmy; daughter, Marlene; grandchildren, Natasha, and Matthew; nephew, Little Joe; in-laws, Charles, and Catherine MacDonald; brothers-in-law, Donald, Doug, David, Gary, and sister-in-law, Elaine.
Visitation and memorial service to celebrate the life of Sonny Goode will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Thursday, February 1, 2024. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 2 to 3 p.m. with the memorial service to follow at 3 p.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Following the service there will be a reception at the funeral home. Private family interment will take place at a later date in Hardwood Hill Cemetery, Sydney.
For those unable to attend, Live Streaming will be available on our website.
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Donations in memory of Sonny may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
“The hardest goodbyes are the ones you don’t see coming. The ones you don’t plan. Or could never imagine happening. – R.M Drake”
Online Condolences
With sympathy to Sonny’s family , so very sorry for your loss.
From: Linda (Corbett) McDonald
Faye and family. Sorry for your loss.
From: Colleen and Alex Hill
Faye, Tonia, Lisa, Paul, David, Sarah, Thomas, Isabella and family. Sonny was such a genuinely caring man. I’ll always remember how he listened to and cared for everyone, family and friends. I know you’ll miss him dearly. I feel so lucky to have known him my whole life. You and your family are in my heart. Sending my thoughts and prayers to you.
From: Tanya
Faye and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Sonny’s passing.
Spent a lot of time at your house growing up. We all had a lot of laughs. You guys are the salt of the earth.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Charlene Doran Pope
Our sincerest condolences on your loss.
Faye and family
Sorry to hear of Sonny’s passing. You were together a long time. Take care.
So sorry for your loss he was loved by many and will always be remembered
Love
Maryanne
Randy
Chris, Christine, Tyler and Mason
Ashley and Sean.
Gonna miss the stories and hats rip papa until we meet again
Faye and family. Sorry for your loss. Lots of great memories of Sonny, especially when we were kids hanging around your place. Sonny was always kind and patient with us neighborhood kids. Everyone should have a Sonny in their life.
My condolences to this beautiful Goode family, he was an amazing man ❤️ I love each and everyone of you ❤️
We are so sorry to hear about Sonny’s passing, He was a great guy and friend and we will miss him very much, He always dropped in whenever he was up to the cabin, Sincere condolences to Faye and the family, love marylou and Jimmy xoxo ❤️
Faye and family. Sorry for your loss. Lots of great memories of hanging around your house when we were kids. Sonny was always patient and kind to us neighborhood kids. Every should have a Sonny in their life.
Tonia, Thomas and Sarah. I am so sorry for the passing of your dad and papa, respectively.
Praying for you and the entire family during this difficult time.
May you all continue to carry on his legacies.
My deepest condolences to the Goode Family! Sonny was a terrific man and he will be missed by many. I hope one day I have the chance to meet him again, until then take good care of those who are with you. May your family take comfort in knowing you will always be with them. ❤️😢
Faye and Family. I am so sorry to hear of Sonny’s passing. My deepest condolences to you all❤️
So sorry for your loss Faye and Family are deepest condolences.
RIP
Love Debbie, Donald, Pamela, DJ, Monique, Danika
Our deepest sympathy to the whole family.
John and Trish
Faye & family, I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of Sonny. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sonny was well liked and respected in the Grand Lake community and will be missed. Many a ghost story he told, many a car he would fix, and many a person he made laugh. A true treasure. Please accept our condolences as we think of you at this difficult time.
My sincerest condolences to you and your family.
So sorry for your loss my deepest condolences to you all❤️
I was so sorry to hear of Sonnys passing.We had some good times and a lot of laughs over the years.A lot of good memories. He will be missed😥
Sending our condolences Faya and Family, so sorry for your loss xo
Condolences to Faye and family with the passing of Sonny. Sonny will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. I have a lot of great memories with Sonny and he will forever be in my thoughts.