George William Dawe
Date de décès : 23 août 2008
72, Sydney Mines It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of George W. Dawe, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, on August 23, 2008 at the Northside General Hospital. Born in Sydney Mines, he was the son of the late Ned and Margaret (Dawe) Murphy and stepson of the late Edward Murphy. He was employed as a carpenter for most of his life. He was a member of the A N Unit, 381, Bras d’Or and served in the Black Watch Military. He is survived by his loving companion, Lila, with whom he enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting. Also surviving are daughters, Dale (Leonard) MacLean, Bras d’Or, Bernadette (Wilson) LeBlanc, Fort McMurray and Dorothy, Ontario; stepsons, Ernie (Josephine) Bras d’Or, Myles, Bras d’Or, Laurie Cormier, Amherst and his stepdaughter, Ann Marie (Billy) of Amherst. He is also survived by sisters, Eleanor Brown, Joggins and Theresa (Garth) An Holt, Alberta, as well as several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, George, and his brother, Andrew. There will be no visitation by request. A memorial service will be held today (Monday, August 25) at 10:30 a.m. in the Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home, Fr. Hugh MacNeil officiating. Burial will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be e-mailed to the family at fillmoreandwhitman@ns.sympatico.ca.
