George Bidart
Born In: North Sydney
Born: April 26th, 1917
Passed on: February 28th, 2015
It is with regret that we announce the passing of George Bidart on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at the Harbourview Hospital, Sydney Mines.
Born April 26,1917 in North Sydney, he was the son of the late Bertrand Bidart and Emma Rose LeLandais.
At a young age, George enlisted in the Canadian Army and served his country overseas in France, Belgium, Italy and Germany during the second world war.
He was decorated with the 1939-1945 service medal, the France, Italy and Germany Star as well as the Canadian volunteer service medal. George's proudest moments of service are boarding the Queen Elizabeth to travel overseas for his country. George took engineering for three years before he began working at the Sydney Steel Plant, where he worked for 40 years.
He married Penny (MacDonald) with whom he had two children, Helen (Brian) Tobin and Daniel (Carol MacKinnon) Bidart.
Surviving are his brother, Maurice (Ruth MacLeod) Bidart. His grandchildren, Warren, Mark, Nadia (Chris Forrest), Danielle (Terry Allen), Shana (Billy Penney) and Kaitlain (Mark Monahan); his great grandchildren, Blake, Isabella and Mia as well as several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Penny in 1991; sisters, Marjorie, Mathilda and brother, Daniel.
The family wish to thank the staff at the veteran's unit of Harbourview Nursing Home in Sydney Mines. Dad had been a resident there since March 10,2011. The staff treated dad like King George and they enjoyed teasing him as much as he teased them. They were very caring and compassionate to dad and our family. Dad appreciated the care he received and realized how lucky he was to have these services.
The family would like to express our sincere gratitude to Dad's physician, Dr. Mark Sampson and Dr. Andrew Wawer. Special thank you to Sandra and Dave Gray for visits to dad and the support during our time of need. Also a big thanks to Brian's family members for all their support.
We will remember Dad as a happy, fun loving person who had a positive outlook throughout his entire long life. Dad passed away peacefully on his wife's birthday.
Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation.
A Memorial mass will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Sydney River, with Father Devereaux officiating.
Burial to take place at a later date.
Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at .www.chantfuneralhome.com.
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