Buffy Godfrey

Loving mother, wife, and friend, Marianne “Buffy” Godfrey, of Milwaukee, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on February 25, 2018, at the age of 69 years. Buffy was born on October 14, 1948, in Kalamazoo, Michigan the daughter of the late Robert Mackinnon and the late Elizabeth (nee Lewis) Mackinnon. Buffy met William “Bill” Godfrey while a student at Shorewood High School, marrying on June 28, 1969 in Rockton, Illinois. Their marriage was blessed with three children, Brian, Rebecca “Becky”, and Kristin. Buffy was long-dedicated to her community of Cedarburg, Wisconsin where her husband Bill also served as a high school teacher for 33 years. She was a Realtor for over 25 years and was active as a volunteer and board member with organizations throughout the region. Buffy enjoyed spending time with her family, painting, traveling, and volunteering, and was the light of every activity she engaged. She will be truly missed by all the lives that she touched throughout her lifetime. A sincere thanks to the wonderful and caring doctors and staff at Columbia St. Mary's hospital, the Van Dyke Cancer Center, and the Lawlis Family Horizon Hospice facility. Buffy is survived by her beloved husband, Bill, children: Brian, Becky (Craig), and Kristin Godfrey. She is further survived by other relatives and friends and the members of the communities she was so committed to. Buffy was preceded in death by her parents. A Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at 1PM at Shully’s Watermark in Thiensville. The family will receive friends and relatives at a fellowship immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name to the organization Repairers of the Breach would be appreciated.