Of Milltown, Bay D’Espoir at the age of 97. Passed peacefully away at the Hoyles-Escasoni Complex surrounded by his loving children and grandchildren on Wednesday, August 1st, 2012. Predeceased by his loving wife of over 60 years, Rita; brothers: Hubert, Gordon (Tilly), Clyde (Millie); sister Maggie Perry (George); son-in-law Mike Cheeseman and special friend Gladys Matchem. George will be lovingly remembered by his five children: Mack (Liz), Marina Cheeseman, George Jr. (Glenda), Kathy (Keith) Adams and Dave (Brenda). Also will be dearly missed by his brother Herb (Winnie), sister Millie (George) and sisters-in-law Charlotte Kendell and Evelyn Sutton. Pop’s legacy will live on through his 20 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. He will never be forgotten by the many relatives and friends who shared his life, including those residing at the Greenwood Manor in Milltown. George was a hard working man who was loyal to his faith and spent over 30 years as a dedicated lumberjack. He also worked numerous years for the Department of Highways, Bowaters and he retired from NL Hydro. He loved his family, friends, going to the cabin, playing cards, music, dancing and having a laugh. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Hoyles-Escasoni staff for their constant kindness and care. Also, a thank you to staff at North Pond Manor in Torbay. Visitation will be held at Caul’s Funeral Home in Torbay on Thursday, August 2nd, from 7-9 p.m. Visitation and funeral to follow at Christ Anglican Church in Milltown, Bay D’Espoir. Donations in his memory may be made to Christ Church, Milltown.
“To the world he was just one,
to us he was the world.”