January 22, 1927 – October 27, 2014
George passed away peacefully at Saanich Peninsula Hospital, surrounded by family. George was born the second son of Albert and Adelaide (nee Malcolm) in Port Alberni. He came to Saanichton with his family in 1932 and was very active in the community. He was predeceased by his parents; 2 brothers and son, Gordon. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Christine (nee Godfrey); sons, Robert, Douglas and Gerry; his daughters, Diane (Colin), Donna (Steven) and Barbara; his grandchildren, Kelly, Clarice (Peter), Ross (Erin), Tory and Shelby (Oscar) and 5 great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held at Mary Winspear Center in Sidney on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at 2:00 pm.
No flowers by request. Donations, if you choose, may be made to the South Malahat 4-H Senior Council, c/o Laurie Maloney, 6880 East Saanich Road, Victoria, BC V8Z 5Y9 or a charity of your choice.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com
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Diane Taylor (Hulme)
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Stephanie Croft Donna,
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest condolences for you and your family.
Stephanie Croft
SWI
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Jill Copes Donna and Steve
Jim and I express our sincerest wishes to you and your family. Remember all the good times a family gives over the years.
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Brenda Devauld So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family.
Brenda Devauld
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Ruth and Bert Veiner Our Sincere Condolences Donna, and family, in the loss of your father,
Our thoughts are with you. Sincerely, Ruth and Bert Veiner
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Rhonda Reid Donna and Steven and the families. My thoughts are with you and know your strength, Donna, will be of a support for your family. Wish I was there to hug and help with the healing. Take care of yourselves. You mean so much to me. Love Rhonda
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Bill and Karen Leung To Auntie Chris and our cousins … Our deepest sympathies in the loss of Uncle George – may all of the memories of good times (and there are so many!), help you through this difficult time. You have another angel watching over you. Our love and blessings, Bill, Karen, Marisa, Spencer
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Pamela & Dennis Sutton We extend our sympathy on your loss, Donna and Steve, and hope that the good memories will make it easier for you at this time.
Pamela & Dennis
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Kim & Dave & Samantha Williams George will be remembered as such a warm and wonderful man. He always remembered Samantha’s birthday because of Corn season! So Cute ~ Our condolences to you and your family. xo
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Debra Wilson Sorry to hear about George. Since I can ever remember he always had a smile and a chuckle. Cherish the memories.
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Beth Tyrrell My condolences to you and your family, Robert.
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Donna & MIchel Caron Barb, our sincere condolences to you and your family.
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Debbie Wilkinson My sincere condolences to Auntie Chris, Donna, Barb, Diane and all of the family.
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Julie DeMaere (Fox) and Family Donna and Diane, and all the Family, sorry to hear of George’s passing. May your special memories guide you through your loss. Hugs.
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Margaret Melvin Barb
My sympathy to you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
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Kerry and Ruth Davis Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Ina Joseph My condolences to the family. Old friend from Saanichton Elementary, I went to school with Barbara. So sorry for the loss for you all. Prayers of strength and courage for you at this time.
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Doug and Jo-Ann Saville Donna and Steve,
“Gone but never forgotten.” Your Dad will live on forever through your memories. George was always quick to smile and would want you doing the same as you remember him. May time quickly help in turning your sadness to happy memories.
You remain in our thoughts. Please give Chris a hug for us and pass our condolences on to the rest of your family.
Love from, Doug and Jo-Ann
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Ian and Diane Anderson So sorry to hear about your dad………………you have wonderful memories of him…..how lucky you were to have had your dad so long in your life…..Thinking of you and your mom and family…..sending hugs and love to you…..Ian and Diane
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Sharon Hawke Dearest Donna & Steven,
Holding you both close in thought and prayer.
May the sun shine in your hearts as you share the good memories of your Dad.With love and sympathy
Sharon
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Cammie Salter thinking of you and your family in this difficult time Donna. Cammie
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Dave and Judy Wallace We are thinking of you and our Mom, Donna. Sorry for your loss – love Dave and Judy
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Grace Wilson and Tom Totten We both are sending our blessings to the entire family in this time of loss. George had an impact on both of us many years ago and his spirit lives within those memories! God bless the family.
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Arlene Jones I will always fondly remember you dad whacking the weeds with his cane, when he was out walking. Thinking of you and your family.
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Rhonda Smith-Hodgkin My thoughts and prayers go out to the family , I have many Wonderful memories of George at the fairs with his his ” peeper” sunglasses. He was always smiling and had a good story to tell. A true definition of a farmer and one who will be truly missed
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Ruth and Leonard Fenner Hello Donna and Steven:
Our most sincere condolences at your loss. While did not personally know Mr. Doney, we know that the loss of a father and father-in-law can be painful, and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time,In sympathy,
Ruth and Leonard
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Lorraimene and Carl Wilson So sorry for your loss, Barb and Donna, and all your family. Thinking of you at this sad time.
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Erin Campbell While I didn’t know Mr Doney well I know he was well liked in the community and was proud of his family.
Our family is thinking of you at this difficult time. Hugs to all.
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Ron and Ann Postings So sorry to hear of your loss, may all your wonderful memories help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ron and Ann Postings
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Stuart & Sandra Hemmings So sorry to hear of your loss, our hearts go out to you and yours and you know you can call on us for anything, anytime.
Love
Stu & Sandra
Diane Taylor (Hulme)
Chris and family
Here is a little memory of George’s wonderful sense of humour, from when I picked strawberries at your farm – way back in June, 1958, along with Ruthie Jacobsen and Lorraine Knutsen. We were let out of school a month early for this job, and the school required a Form signed by our employer. George signed my form, and then with a twinkle in his eye, he picked up a huge juicy strawberry, and like a rubber stamp, he squashed it on the form. “Okay,” he said, “that should give ‘em proof you were picking berries!” George gave us all goofy nick-names, (I was Long Sam), he joked with us, and he made a hot, back-breaking berry-picking job became tons of fun. We still laugh about those good times!
George will be remembered for his humour, kindness, and his great love for his family.