FODOR, Madeline, passed away peacefully at Vulcan Community Health Centre October 16, 2015 the age of 92 years.
Madeline Gal was born in Arad, Romania January 12, 1923 to George and Magdalena Gal who emigrated to Canada in 1924. Initially arriving in Montreal, the young family moved further west to smaller communities in southern Ontario, finally settling in Rodney on a small farm . Madeline was the eldest of six children. She moved to Windsor, ON as a young woman and worked in domestic duties and then in a dry cleaners business.
She met her future husband, Bill Fodor in Rodney, ON and married him in Edmonton, AB in November, 1952 and started a family in Genesee, AB. Madeline, Bill and baby daughter Esther, moved to Queenstown, AB in 1954 where Bill worked for the Canadian Pacific Railway. Madeline and Bill raised six children: Esther, Jim, David, Michael, Ruth and Rose.
The Fodor family moved to Vulcan in 1970 and Madeline became involved with community events. She loved books, garage sales and taking photographs. When several local ladies wanted to start a chapter of the Ladies Hospital Auxiliary, Madeline stepped up and became one of the founding charter members.
Madeline continued to be active with her neighbors and the Ladies Auxiliary and then in her later years, after Bill passed away, found new friends and activities with Adult Day Support at the Vulcan Community Health Centre. These connections and participation made a much smoother transition to her residence in the Long Term Care section of the Vulcan Hospital when she could no longer remain in her own home. She was a cheerful participant in outings and parties and especially loved the sing-a-longs and special music. She continued to capture most events with her camera…most likely she is taking selfies with St. Peter right now. Madeline died peacefully with her son David at her bedside October 16, 2015.
Madeline was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Although she will be deeply missed, her memories and legacy as a generous and cheerful woman will continue on in our hearts.
Beloved wife of the late William “Bill” Fodor, loving mother of three sons: Jim (Janine), David and Michael, three daughters: Esther (Chuck) Wong, Ruth (Allan) Brown and Rose Fodor, five grandchildren Danyel (Kim) Fath, Shawn and Madeline Fodor, Chris and Laura Brown and one great-grandson Gavin Fath, two sisters: Irma Lupsor and Julianne Gal, two brothers: Andy (Dorothy) Gal and George Gal and numerous nieces and nephews.
Madeline was predeceased by her mother Magdalena, father George and brother James Gal, as well as her husband Bill Fodor.
Private family service will be held at Vulcan Funeral Home chapel on Friday, October 23, 2015 at11 a.m., public viewing from 12 to 12:30 pm, Interment to follow at Vulcan cemetery.
Celebration of Life at the Vulcan Lodge Hall from 1 to 4 pm for fellowship and refreshments provided by the Vulcan Hospital Ladies Auxiliary.
Tributes in Madeline’s memory can be made to Vulcan Community Health Centre, Long Term Care, Box 299, Vulcan T0L 2B0.
Funeral arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 403-485-2633. E-condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca
Our deepest condolences to the Fodor family. We wish the family well.
Bill Gall and family
(Son of Louis Gall Harrow Ontario)
Hello to all of you. So sorry to have heard that your dear Mom has passed away. What a nice picture. I mostly remember how she looked all those many years ago when you guys made it out to the farm. She had quite a personality and managed her brood so well. 🙂 I know you will miss her a lot. Life doesn’t quite seem the same when your parents are gone, but we manage to get used to it. Our love to you all.
Hi,
Our sincere condolences to the Fodor family.
I’m so glad that I was able to come out with Aunt Olga for a family wedding (David and Jeans) It was in October 09 or 10 .We came and spent a couple days with Uncle Bill and Aunt Madeline. I helped Esater cook dinner that night and Aunt Olga attended to Uncle Bill’s leg. Easter I don’t know if you remember that Easter but it was a lot of fun.
From Loretta ( Irene’s daughter )
Sorry to hear about the passing of Madeline.
Wish we could have made it to the memorial.
Please accept our condolences for your loss.
Ruth, My sincere condolences to you and your family. I am sorry I did not make it to the Celebration of life as I did not hear about your Mom’s passing until Friday night. My thoughts are with you.
my sincere sympathy to all the family
will always remember Madeline as a sincere and gracious lady, my sympathy to all the family.
Sincere condolences to the Fodor family. I still remember our mom (Mabel Kowalewski) taking us to your Queenstown home were we visited or where mom stayed while we went Trick or Treating for Halloween.
Dave and Michael and family
Sorry to hear about your loss you will have many memory’s of Madeline
Hugs
books, books, books
every time I visited, I would take home a book, sometimes two. sharing, caring, loving, subtle…. that was Aunt Madeline. One of my best memories is walking at the edge of a wheat field near a Hutterite farm and looking more closely at the grains of wheat. We were curious and wanted to actually see them up close and she was right there with us in her grandma shoes and socks (that’s what I thought of them as I was in sneakers). My memories of her and Uncle Bill are most precious. XOXOXO
sorry for the loss of Madeline. I was privileged to call her friend. She will be missed
Dave
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom.
Dave and Family…..Sorry to hear of your mother, she was a very well liked lady in the community and was always busy helping some one who needed some comfort!!!!! Our thoughts are with you….Ron & Virginia Barnes