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DODDS: Maaike Maria ‘Maja’ (Roobol) of Goderich and formerly of RR1 Seaforth
Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On December 28, 2023 @ 4:40 PM In Obituary,Seaforth | 132 Comments
Maaike Maria ‘Maja’ Dodds passed away peacefully at Goderich hospital on December 27, 2023, at the age of 86, with family at her side. Left to mourn her passing is her cherished husband of 63 years, Don Dodds. Loving mother of Lynne Godkin (Ron), Paul (Kathy) and Joan Prewitt (Brookes). Grandma will be dearly missed by Scott and Julie Godkin, Brent and Jordyn Godkin, Laura Godkin, Heather Godkin, Brittany and Paulo Ruiz, Ashley and Chris McHugh, Wilson Prewitt, and Rebecca and Roddy Smith. Adoring Great-Grandma to Ryan, Nathan, Ella, Grant, Brookes and Julia. Maja is also survived by sister-in-law Dorothy McGregor and loved by her extended family in Canada and the Netherlands Maja is predeceased by her parents Simon and Mary Roobol and brother-in-law Fred McGregor.
Maja was a dedicated nurse at the Clinton Public hospital for 36 years and took pride in delivering exemplary care to all her patients. She was a tireless volunteer and devoted countless hours to support local organizations such as the Huron County Plowmen’s association, the International Plowing Match, the Seaforth Agricultural Society, the Board of Directors for the Clinton Family Health Team, and Cavan United Church. Maja loved to socialize, organize and be involved; and she treasured her friendships with her classmates from nursing school, work colleagues, volunteer groups, and friends at Goderich Place.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 87 Goderich Street West, SEAFORTH on Monday, January 1st from 2-4 PM and again on Tuesday, January 2nd from 10-11 AM. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday morning at 11 AM with Rev. Ken Whiting officiating. Spring interment Maitlandbank Cemetery, Seaforth.
Should you wish to make a memorial donation in Maja’s memory we ask that you consider The Cavan United Church, The Alzheimer Society of Huron Perth, Huron Hospice or the charity of your choice.
Don I am so sorry to hear about Maja .My thoughts are with you and your family
Don and Family. My deepest condolences on the passing of Maja. We were co-workers for many years and it was always a good shift with Maja in charge. She will be greatly missed. R.I.P. Maja.
So sorry to hear of Maja’s passing. Our condolences to all.
Sorry to hear about the passing of Maja. Thinking of the entire family at this difficult time.
Lynne, Ron and family, heartfelt condolences on your Mother’s passing. A Mother’s Love is forever. Cherish your precious memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sending sincere condolences to the Dodds family at this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Don and family; Our sincerest sympathy to you and all the family.
Our prayers go with you.
Sincerely Gordon & Irma
Our community has lost a tremendous woman, a kind and helpful lady. Our condolences to the family
Heartfelt condolences, Mr. Dodds and your entire family for the loss of your beloved Maja. My favourite memory, of the two of you, is on the dance floor at Scott and Julie’s wedding! Hold your memories close. Thinking of all of you as you navigate these difficult days.
So sorry to hear of Maja’s passing. She will be remembered as being one of the best nurses to have ever worked with. You knew where you stood and she encouraged me to pursue nursing 43 years ago. She knew what she wanted and generally always got what she knew was best for her patients! She wasn’t afraid to take a physician to task! She and Don have been great mentors to so many in the community, church and everything they tackled. So many wonderful memories for you as a family to share. Sincerely Ray and Linda
My condolences to the Dodds family, so many great memories of her at church and 4-H. She will be dearly missed by all of us.
Don and family,
Thinking of you as you mourn the loss yet celebrate a life well lived.
Maaike was revered and respected by everyone who worked with her at CPH.
Sincere condolences
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
So sorry to hear of Maja’s passing. My sympathy to Don and your entire family. Ann Thompson
To Don and family,
We send our heartfelt condolences with the passing of Maja. We are so sorry for your loss.
The Ferguson Family (Ken & Christine)
Our sympathy and condolences to Don and family on Maja’s passing. May all your good memories give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Doug and Rosalie Jamieson
To Don, Lynne, Paul, Joan and the whole family, we are so sorry to hear of Mia passing away.
Our deepest sympathies to everyone.
Don, Lynne, Paul, and Joan.
So sorry for your loss.
Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Love Deb and Garratt Earle
Don and family. So sorry to hear this sad news. Maja was the best of the best. Working with her was always great. She was a fire cracker! I will cherish my memories of her. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Kim and George Kruse.
So sorry for the loss of your mother. She will be remembered by many. God Bless.
Don and family; So sorry to hear of Maja’s passing. Such fond memories of her. She was always there, friendly, ready to help. May your wonderful memories help you through this difficult time. God Bless.
To the Dodds family,
You have our sympathy on the passing of your wife, mother, mother-in-law, and grandma.
Maja always met you with a warm smile and friendly hello.
“Treasure your Memories!”
Condolences to the Dodds Family, Maja was a lovely person, so involved with all things to make a better community, She was a terrific nurse and a friend of everyone, You are in my thoughts and prayers, RIP Maja,
My deepest sympathy on Maja’s passing. She was a lovely lady and will be missed.
John
To Don and Family,
Sending our heartfelt sympathies to you all on the loss of a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandma. Maja will be dearly missed by so many.
Bill & Heather McMillan
Maja was a wonderful person to every life that she ever touched from nursing, church, volunteering and life. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to you all. So much joy it brings us to have ever known her. Glen and Deb Haney.
Lynne and family: I was so sorry to see the notice of your mom’s passing. The photo montage certainly showed that she made many lasting memories with all of you. Cherish those. Thinking of you, and sending a virtual hug (💙)
My sincere sympathy on the passing of Maja. She was always a friendly welcoming face every Sunday when I was growing up.
My thoughts are with you at this time.
Pam Campbell
Don and Family
My sincere sympathies to each and everyone in the passing of Maja. Such a lovely lady and great community person. Thinking of you at this very sad time. Heaven gained one of the best
Our deepest condolences to the Dodds family. Maja will be sorely missed by all who knew her.
Don and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Maja’s passing. She will be missed.
I have many memories of her volunteering with the Huron Plowing Association. She was always so prepared, organized and had great attention to details, and I would say she was an inspiration to all who saw her in action.
Thinking of you all.
So sorry for your loss
Don and family,
Heartfelt condolences to you all on Maja’s passing. I worked with her at CPH and truly enjoyed our shifts together. She was a great leader and knew how to get things done all while having some fun along the way. It was obvious to all that her family was so important to her and she frequently shared her family stories. You will have great memories to cherish.
Sincerely, Gord and Janice Carnochan
Lynne, Ron and family
Sincere sympathy in your great loss. May the good memories help bring peace and comfort
Sorry to hear of Maja’s passing.
Condolences to the family especially Paul and Kathy♥️
Our condolences to the Dodds family on the loss of your wife, mother and grandmother. I know that she will be missed by your families and the community.
Doug and Debbie
Don, Paul, Lynne, Joan and Families :
Sending Sympathy in your loss of such a beautiful soul!
My sympathy to Don and family. Maja will be dearly missed by so many.
So sorry to read of your loss. She sounds a remarkable woman and there will be many wonderful memories for you to hold close. Sue and Mike.
We would like to express our sincere condolences to the Dodds Family. May Maja’s memories be your blessings.
Our sincerest condolences to Don, Lynne, Paul and Joan and your families from Larry and Carol Blake, and Nellie and Dan Evans. We have lots of memories from our days in Winthrop. Thinking of you.
My condolences to Don and the family. I always appreciated her friendly hospitality.
Don & family,
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of Maja……we have had many happy times together over the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
The Gelderlands
Jane, Darryl & Diane, Deborah & Garrett Earle , David & Ann
Maja was a kind human being, genuinely caring for others.
Our sincerest sympathies are extended to Don and all of their family.
My deepest sympathy to Don, Lynne, Paul, Joan and your entire family.
Working with Maja was always a joy. She was an amazing nurse and coworker. She was so proud of her family and her community.
She will be missed.
Kathy Chambers
Sorry to hear of the loss of wife,mother and grandmother. Cherish the memories.
Don, Lynn, Paul, Joan and all your families I wish to offer my sincere condolences in the loss of Maja. I didnt know her until she and Don came to Goderich Place! She could be quite a character and was quick to get to know! I loved when her and Don would get up and dance to Crystal Chandeliers!!! We had some great chats always full of humour! I will miss seeing her!!!!
Live with your many wonderful memories to help you through this! I will see you Don when I return from Florida, sending big hugs to all.
Our sincere condolences to Don and family. I had the pleasure of volunteering at the International Plowing Match when it was hosted in Walton. Both you and Mija involvement was inspirational! Remarkable talent and energy. Thinking of you at this sorrowful time.
Carol and John Coleman
Our sincerest sympathy to the Dodds family. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Lieve familie,
Wat een verdriet en gemis is er in jullie midden ontstaan door het overlijden van Maja… Heel veel sterkte toegewenst!
“Wat je in je hart bewaart, gaat nooit verloren”
Hartelijke groet, Jaap-Willem en Irma Bron
To Don and family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss of Maja. She was a friendly and wonderful lady.
With sympathy from an old neighbour
Karen (Dolmage) and Gerry Rapien
Our thoughts are with you, Don, and all of your family! Maja will be missed by all who knew her!!
Our sincere sympathy on the loss of Maja. Hold your many memories close to your hearts.
Neil & Loretta Dolmage
Don, Lynne, Paul, Joan and families, My sympathies on the loss of your wife and mother, Maia. She was a special person.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Don and family. She was a great lady.
To the Godkin family and all the others in Maja’s family,
Our condolences on the passing of such a special person in your lives.
Thoughts and prayers
Bob, Doris & Stephen Osgood
Lynne and family
So sorry Lynne. Losing your mom is so hard. Thinking of you all. From reading comments, it sounds like she was a great lady. Hugs!!
My life had been blessed by knowing Mama, from her mother so many years ago in Hensall, to family in Exeter, relatives from Brucefield area, to Sunday mornings at Cavan. This lovely lady will be missed. Prayers to all.
ELLY van Bergen Dow
Our sympathy to Don and family on your loss remember the countless hours she gave to IPM 99
Don and family: We extend our deepest sympathy on the loss of Maja. Our thoughts are with you.
Don and family-Deepest sympathies to all in the loss of Maja. She will be greatly missed. -Doug and Gail Schroeder
Don and family – so sorry for the loss of your wife, mother and grandmother. She was definitely one of the good ones. Cherish your wonderful memories of her to help you through this difficult time.
We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Maja. Please accept our most sincere condolences during this difficult time. We know that words can never fully express the pain you’re going through, but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with the Dodds family.
Our sincere condolences to Don and family
Sending our condolences to Don, Lynne, Joan, Paul and Families. Cherish your many memories.
Allan and Karen Carter
Maja was a wonderful person and she will be missed by all who knew her.
My sincere sympathy, Don.
Carol LeBeau
Don & Family,
We were saddened to read Maja had passed away.
Cherish all your wonderful memories.
Keeping you in our thoughts & prayers as you go through
this difficult time and in the days ahead.
Sincere Sympathy,
Glen & Peggy
Don and family
Condolences on the passing of Maja. She was a lovely lady and will be missed.
Our condolences for the passing of Maja, another angel in Heaven.
Dodds Family – Our sincere condolences on the loss of your wife, mother, and grandmother. Maja will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Don, Lynne, Paul, Joan and families – so very sorry to hear of Maja’s passing. She was always a lovely, helpful lady. Thinking of all of you.
Jane and Len Muegge
Don and Family. My sympathy to the entire family.
We are so sorry to hear of Maja passing. With so many great memories of working together with Maja. We had many laughs and good times. She was such a wonderful kind person and a great friend. Our boys loved working for Don and Maja and reminisce quite often of those days. Our sympathy to the Dodds Family.
Lynn, Ron and your family. It is always sad when your Mother and grandmother pass away, and especially at this time of year. She was a very active lady and the caregiver of her husband Don.
May God’s love surround you at this difficult time. Our sincere sympathy. Bob and Bernice Boogemans
My sympathy to Don and your family.
To the Dodds Families: You are in my thoughts and prayers. Maja conducted her nursing duties with the highest degree of professionalism, knowledge, and compassion but also with that twinkle in her eye. It was an honor to work with her at CPH. After retiring we would often see each other while grocery shopping and so enjoyed our chats. She was so very proud of her family.
Rest in Peace My Friend……..HUGS Joyce Doig
I’m so sorry for your loss, Don and Paul and families.
Don and family, we were saddened to learn of Maja’s passing. We had the pleasure to get to know Maja through the Huron County Plowing Match events. She was one special ” Lady” all who knew her are certainly going to miss her. Heaven has another special angel. Hold onto yesterday to help you get through tomorrow. We are thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Steve, Janine, Gerald, Cecelia and Laura Corbett
Don, Lynne, Paul, Joan and families, my sincere sympathy to you and your families with the loss of Maja.
You are all in my thoughts & prayers.
Wanda Dietz.
Don and Family,
Our deepest condolences on the passing away of Maja.
We ‘ll never forget her. She has a special place in our hart.
She will be missed.
Love from the Netherlands,
Martin, Yvonne, Marije and Jeroen Groenendijk-Lagerwerf
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time
Always a caring compassionate Nurse, friendly knowledgeable and helpful to her coworkers. A great fun personality to work with. I knew her when she worked in Clinton Public Hospital .
Dear Don and family,
Dan joins me in extending our most sincere sympathy to you in losing your lovely Maja. She certainly made this world a better place. As I read through the many memorial tributes my heart was warmed by all the lives she had touched. May those good memories comfort you always.
Sincerely,
Ruth Rose
Don. Thinking of you with sincere sympathy on the loss of Maja. May precious memories comfort you and your family in the days ahead. Sincere condolences. Leone
My sincere condolences to Don and family. Many great memories of Maya. Love to all the family. My prayers are with you.
Our heartfelt sympathy to the Dodds family in the passing of Maja. Having worked with her at CPH early in my nursing career and having her as a part of our church community at Winthrop, and the many organizations she was involved in , she was a cherished and respected person to many.
She will be missed.
Lynne, Ron and family: we are so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing, Lynne. She was such a wonderful woman and you’ll have so many beautiful memories . We are sending our heartfelt condolences to the entire Dodds family.
Jane and Dean Fielding and family.
A lot of people will have fond memories of Maja as she was so giving of her time.
Our condolences to the family .
Sharon Flanagan and family
Don and Family our sincere condolences to your family.
Always difficult to say goodbye to a wife and mother. Thinking of her family.
Maaike was a wonderful lady, she will missed.
Don and family,
Our condoleances to all of you on the passing of Maja.
So glad that we visited you last year.
Our thoughts are with you.
Een hartelijke groet,
Marry van Pelt & Erwin, Willy, Jasper en Marjolein Gerlof
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Sending since sympathy to Don, Lynne, Paul, and Joan and their families. We are sorry to hear of Maja’s passing. I talked to Don at the Seaforth Fair and learned they had settled into your new residence in Goderich. She will be missed. May the wonderful memories of the past bring smiles to your faces and give you strength at this difficult time.
Our sympathies are extended to the entire Dodds family. We really came to know Maja during the time of the IPM in Walton. She was so sincere and kind – such an amazing lady that will be so missed by all of you and her community. The pictures displayed certainly told a story of how much she loved her family. May these memories help you through the days ahead.
Heartfelt condolences to all the families
Dear Don.Sending our condolences to you and your family in the passing of your dear wife,mother and grandmother.So sorry to hear this sad sad news.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.Love and take care.Wayne and Shirley Young…Listowel.Ont.
Don and Family
My deepest condolences on the passing of Maja. I got to know Maja through the Huron County Plowing Matches and IPM while my husband Paul and son Ken were involved. She was always so friendly. Treasure your memories.
Maja was an amazing person and nurse. She was one of CPH’s finest. Maja could always find us when she needed staff. No matter where you were. We never said no because she would come for us. Once while my son was in hospital the phone rang in his room. It was Maja. She just wanted to make sure we were ok. That was Maja. Thank you Don and family for sharing her with her CPH family. She will be missed
Our sincere sympathy to you, Don, and all your family.
Lynne, Ron & Family
Sending our deepest condolences to you on the loss of your Mother. She lived a very busy and community minded life and we trust that all the memories you shared over the years will bring comfort in the days and weeks ahead. Sincere sympathy at this sad time.
Our sympathy to Don & Families: our thoughts & prayers are with you all. Our granddaughters, Brooklyn & Jessalyn Hendriks got to no Don & Maja through 4-H & IPM. Ron & Sharon Douglas
Dear Don and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Our sincere sympathy to you Don and your family. We have lost a great neighbor. She will be missed. You will have many wonderful memories.
Nick and Joan Whyte
Don and Family. Our condolences on the passing of Maja. We have so many great memories of Maja caring for plowmen and judges at countless matches. We will miss her surprising us with pictures.
I was sadden to hear of Majas passing
My deepest condolences to the family
We knew when Maja was working that the emergency room would be busy and sometimes we accused her of putting up signs bringing people in but you could always count on her professional and energetic manner to pull us through any crisis. Maja was a pleasure to work with and a really wonderful person. She will be missed by all
Our heartfelt sympathy to the Dodds family in the passing of Maja.
She will be missed by many.
The Broadfoot Family
Sorry about your loss. She will be missed
Our heartfelt condolences to the Dodds family. Maja was a beautiful lady inside and out. Cherish your memories!
Pete and Tammy Martene
Don & Family,
My sincere sympathy on the passing of Maja. She was an excellent nurse. When a patient or taking my kids to emerg at CPH she was always so kind and caring. Cherish your wonderful memories she has left behind. They will help you through this sad time.
Sincerely,
Helen Lyons
Don, Lynne, Paul and Joan.
Saddened to learn of Maja’s passing.
Such a kind spirited soul. Your memories to be treasured forever. A life well lived! Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
Cheryl and Barry
Peace to all of you as you say goodbye to Maja. I’m so glad to have had the chance to know her. Thinking of you and holding you in prayer.
Don, Lynne and Paul and families…
I’m so sorry to hear of Maja’s passing. She will leave a hole for sure…but oh the memories!
I’m sorry I’m not able to attend the visitation or funeral, but please know that you are thought of and prayed for through this season…
Dear Don, Lynne & families,
So sorry to hear of Maja, your beloved mother’s, passing. Sending deepest sympathies to all. May your precious memories provide comfort at this most difficult time.
Don & family
I’m so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed speaking with Maja at the many different community events where our paths would cross. Maja had the beautiful talent of making anyone that she spoke with feel special.
Lynne, Ron and Family.
Please accept our condolence in the loss of you Mother and Grandmother.
The Borland’s
Thinking of you Don, Lynne, Paul and Joan and families at this sad time.
Jim and Janet Papple
Dear Don, Lynne, Paul, Joan and families,
My sincere condolences to you all. Maja was an amazing woman and neighbour. She and Don made sure you all kept an eye on myself and Tina when we rode the bus in our early years. She was a major presence at Cavan United Church and was always helping out. I will especially treasure the time she came and spoke to my history class when Brent was in it and spoke of her memories of being a young girl in occupied Netherlands. Her memories were so vivid. May the many cherished memories you have sustain you through the days ahead.
Sending love,
Tracy (Bosman) McLennan
To all,
May your memories keep your hearts happy,
Bill and Regi Whyte
Dear Family:
We all send our sympathy to you..
Stan & June, Steven and Kay Johns
Sending condolences to all the Dodds family. Maja had a smile that could warm a room! She was generous in sharing her talents in her community. I always enjoyed our chats. Maja always saw the best in everything.
Dear D0dds family…..I worked with Maja at CPH in the late 60’s and early 70’s…. She was wonderful to work with, very professional but fun! I know my late MIL knew her parents well. Please accept my sincere condolences
Our deepest sympathies to the whole family. She will be missed by all. Many are the times we trekked in the laneway or made our way to the pit to go tobogganing and if we saw anyone including Maja we were always met with a smile. Missing those days.
My sincere sympathy Lynne, Ron and family in your loss. My mom always enjoyed special times shared with your Mother at family events.
Thinking of you now and in the days ahead. Trust the memories you share will help at this sad time.
Dear Dodds Families: May love and memories help soften your sorrow and fill you with God’s peace.
Condolences to Maja’s family and friends. She was an amazing nurse that I had the pleasure to work with for many years at Clinton Public Hospital.She was intelligent and caring .She will be missed.
Sharon Snell
I had the pleasure of getting to know the Dodds family during the IPMs. My sincere sympathy to all of Maja’s family, Cindy Fisher
Dear Don,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Cherish all those good memories with your family and
friends. Maria will be missed.
Sincerely,
Ben and Arlene
Don and Family
Maja will be missed by many. She was approachable and considerate to others. It was always a pleasure to run into her.
I first met her as a neighbour to her mom Mary.
Thinking of you at this time of good byes.
Dear Don and Family
Don , my sincere condolences ,I have just learned the news of Maja’s passing . I will continue to call you at your Goodrich Residence. May Maja rest in peace .
To Don, Lynne, Paul, Joan and families: Our sincere condolences to you all.
Dan and Christina Lammerant
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So sorry for your loss. Maja was always a vital part of the community.