Myrtle Matilda (Goddard) Fitzpatrick

It is with great appreciation for a life well lived, the family of Myrtle Fitzpatrick (nee Goddard), announces her peaceful passing after a short illness on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown.

Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on March 15, 1927, she was the daughter of the late George and Louise (Young) Goddard. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 60 years Milton Fitzpatrick; siblings Earl Goddard (Rita), Raymond Goddard (Vivian), and Ivy Robertson (Creighton).

She is survived by her children Stephen (Carol) and John (Irene Dorner); five grandchildren, Caitlin Fitzpatrick (Jon Douglas), Sean Fitzpatrick (Emily), Andrew Fitzpatrick (Kendal Lander), Ryan Fitzpatrick (Tess), Sarah Sirek (Paul);Seven great grandchildren; Patrick, Teddy & Asher Douglas, Poppy Fitzpatrick, Avery Fitzpatrick and Connor and James Sirek; two sisters, Violet Oicle (Maurice, deceased) and Ferne Edgecombe (Jack, deceased); sister-in-law Thelma MacDonald (Clarence, deceased) and brother-in-law Leonard Fitzpatrick (Anne); and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Myrt was very organized and detail oriented. At her request she has been cremated and a celebration of life is being organized. The funeral service and celebration of her life will be held at Belvedere Funeral Home on Friday, June 27 at 11 a.m. followed by a reception for her family and friends. 

A private family interment in the Sherwood Cemetery will take place following the service.

The family would like to express special thanks to the incredible compassionate care shown to her by Drs. Ellis, Cheverie, and MacKenzie and the wonderful staff at QEH in Units 1 and 7 during her final days there. They made her feel supported and comfortable.

Myrt spent a short time at Andrews of Stratford where she was treated with care and respect. 

Myrt lived independently up until April 2025. The family would like to thank her three nieces, Debbie Mullen-Campbell, Helen O’Connell and Glenda Edgecombe, and two special friends, Hazel Huggan and Esther White for their love and support of Myrt over the years. 

Donations in her memory may be made to the QEH Foundation.