We Remember

GODFREY, Lynne Marie

June 20, 1949 — August 11, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the loss of Lynne Godfrey, who passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026, at the age of 77, surrounded by her family and friends.

Lynne was born on June 20, 1949, in Fredericton, NB. She later attended the University of New Brunswick, where she met the love of her life, Doug, in her second year. From that point on, they built a life together filled with family, friends, and many shared years.

Lynne owned and operated the fashion sportswear store Mountain Magic in Banff, AB, for 39 years, carrying some of the world’s most coveted sportswear brands. A trailblazer in Canada’s sports industry.

Lynne was always active and enjoyed skiing, golfing, running, and biking. Golf became an especially important part of her life, both for the game and the people she met along the way. She was also a talented artist who loved to paint. She generously donated a number of her paintings to the Harvest Golf Club’s annual charity auction held for JoeAnna’s House in Kelowna.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the members of the BC Medical community for the kindness and care they gave Lynne through these difficult times.

Lynne will be deeply missed by her loving husband, Doug Godfrey; her daughter, Southorn (Sean) van der Lee; her brother, Stephen (Carmelle) Swift; and her wider family and friends.

A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 10:30 am, located at St. Charles Garnier Parish, 3645 Benvoulin Rd, Kelowna, BC, with Father Wayne presiding.

The graveside ceremony to lay Lynne to rest will be on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 1:00 pm at Mountain View Cemetery in Banff, AB. (Improvement District No. 9, AB T1L 1B3)

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Lynne’s honour to the Kelowna Hospice House.

If you wish to send a condolence, post photos, or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Condolences”.

Service
Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 10:30 am

Location
St. Charles Garnier Parish

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The service for GODFREY, Lynne Marie is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 10:30 am. Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.

Address & Contact for Service Location:

St. Charles Garnier Parish

3645 Benvoulin Road, Kelowna, BC

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Condolences

  • Arlene Claman says:

    My condolences to your family on the death of your wife and friend. a Arlene Claman and Norman McLeod

  • Sharon McCoubrey says:

    To Lynne’s family… From the Lake Country ArtWalk Committee, we would like to express our sadness on hearing that Lynne had died. She participated in ArtWalk for several years, adding her large, expressive, and somewhat ‘wild’ images to the artworks on display. They added a colourful energy to the artworks and were well received by the viewers. We were fortunate to have met Lynne, to have seen her artwork, and to having her part of this festival. Our best wishes to her family

  • Heather Budreski says:

    Dear Doug and South – we are so sad to have lost Lynn. She taught me to seek adventure in our university years and I will always admire her vitality and flare for life.
    Our sincere condolences to you all of you .
    Heather and George

    • Joan and Bernie Dupuis says:

      Doug. We were quite shocked and saddened today to learn that Lynn had a passed away. Just sending you our sincere condolences. We have good memories of her. Bernie and Joan..

  • Maja Beck says:

    Dear Doug, Southorn and Family,
    Please accept my sincere condolences. I am thinking of you and wishing you strength and comfort in the days ahead. Treasure all the beautiful memories you were blessed to share.

    • Carole Orr says:

      Dear Doug and South, it’s hard to take on board that Lynne — that absolute firecracker of a woman — has left the stage. Sending you our deepest condolences,
      Rick Pow & Carole Orr.

  • Ken McMurdo & Martina McMurdo Stachnik says:

    Dear Doug & Southorn
    Martina and I send you our deepest condolences in the loss of that wonderful fireball Lynne💕
    For many years, (decades) we would pass each other on the street. I always enjoyed those lively conversations with Lynne!
    We will always have Lynn to remember when we look at the beautiful painting that Lynne created of Martina.
    Again, our sincere condolences to both of you.
    Ken & Martina💗

  • Kika says:

    So so sorry for your lost Dough and South!
    I will always remember Lynne playing aggressively tennis with me, such a lady, so alive and playful!
    I feel so close to you ,and thinking of you!
    💕 💕 kika
    I am away in Italy right now,but I feel so close to you both!
    Love 💕 kika
    Su he

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