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Richard and Wendy jennison posted a condolence
Friday, April 11, 2025
Sorry to hear this news , known George for a long time. Our condolences.
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Sheila Butchart posted a condolence
Sunday, April 6, 2025
When I lived in Grand Bend and enjoyed Friday night at the Legion I got to know George and Brenda. My condolences to Brenda and extended family and friends
Sheila Butchart
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Harold and Kristina McCracken posted a condolence
Sunday, April 6, 2025
Brenda and family.So sorry to hear of George's passing.Lots of memories from when you guys lived in Merlin.We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.R.I.P. George.
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Xavier and Ruthanne Boogemans posted a condolence
Sunday, April 6, 2025
So Sorry To Hear of George’s passing Thinking of You Brenda and Families
Our Sincere Sympathy to You All
Xavier and Ruthanne
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Denise Byrne posted a symbolic gesture
Sunday, April 6, 2025
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Dear Brenda
We are so very saddened to hear this news. I didn’t know George, but the memories certainly paint a picture of a wonderful man. We are so sorry for your loss.
Denise Byrne and the family of Jack Byrne
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Doug Nemeth posted a condolence
Sunday, April 6, 2025
Thank you for sharing your memories and yourself with your community. You will be missed. Condolences to your family.
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Marc Boileau posted a condolence
Sunday, April 6, 2025
George was a wonderfully fun and funny person. I met him first as a rookie officer in Merlin. He was just as amused as we thought we were when an auto prank in the late hours incurred a minor auto infraction. He laughed and said, "DON'T DO THAT AGAIN!" This is the shortest prank story I can tell but there were others. George and Brenda joined us in our celebration of Lizzy's birthday at Grey Havens and it was one of our favourite memories. I am so sorry to hear that Brenda lost him. Stella and I send you our deepest condolences. I know he will be missed in all of the many circles of your lives.
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Dave Klein posted a condolence
Saturday, April 5, 2025
I remember George was always a practical joker to Brenda on April Fools day.He had an appointment with me one April Fools day.Brenda was my office assistant and she asked me to get even with him.So I listened to his chest[I was his family doctor].Took off the stethoscope and asked him if had been feeling okay.He said yes.I listened again and asked no chest pains or tightness.He is starting to get worried and says no I listened again a third time and then start to laugh and say Ap/ril fools.Brenda was quite pleased she had got him.
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Janet klein posted a condolence
Saturday, April 5, 2025
We are so saddened by the loss of your George. So many memories of you both in Merlin…… gone but never forgotten for sure. I can still remember the day he first walked in our office…..so handsome in his uniform. ❤️ You have been in our prayers with kind thoughts and sincere sympathy. Love Jan and Dave.
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bill rochester posted a condolence
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Brenda and Family. So sorry to read about George. He was a kind and loving human being. Our prayers are with you all at this time. Bill Jody Rochester
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Carol Dumais posted a condolence
Friday, April 4, 2025
Dear Brenda and Donna,
We are truly saddened to hear of George’s passing. His warm smile and dry wit will be how we remember him! On behalf of my mom, Alma and the entire Vansteenkiste family, we offer sincere condolences and send you love and strength as you honour his wonderful life.
Dan and Carol Dumais
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Dan Schaus posted a condolence
Friday, April 4, 2025
Knowing George and Brenda for many years was such a pleasure. Be it working with George on the OPP or socializing with the two of them. George always had a twinkle in his eye and he will be missed.
Dan & Jacquie Schaus
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Garry and Diane uploaded photo(s)
Friday, April 4, 2025
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George was a very special person. So patient, talented and helpful in countless ways. He'll be missed forever and at the same time the many happy memories he left us with will bring us to smile. May He Rest In Peace ..... Garry & Diane
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Garry and Diane uploaded photo(s)
Friday, April 4, 2025
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Garry and Diane posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, April 4, 2025
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George left us all with so many great memories ....
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Karen McLellan posted a condolence
Friday, April 4, 2025
Brenda, So sorry to hear of George's passing, please accept my sincere condolences,
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Diana Webb-Teal uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, April 3, 2025
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Brenda, Even though I only met George recently, I saw that he had a huge heart and a love for life and people. My thoughts are with you as you grieve the loss of the love of your life. Simon and I will be thinking of you in the weeks and months ahead, and we look forward to visiting. Hugs, Diana
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Lynn Ferwerda posted a condolence
Thursday, April 3, 2025
My deepest condolences Brenda, Donna and family. George was always so friendly and had such a kind smile. Always enjoyed sitting at your table at the meat draw. Listening and telling stories with George and friends.Hugs to you all.
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Lori Baker posted a condolence
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Brenda - so sorry to hear of George’s passing. I didn’t know him well (in person) but felt I knew him through Facebook and his amazing knowledge of Grand Bend. I always enjoyed reading his comments and seeing the old pictures.
Thinking of you and sending our sincere sympathies!
Lori and Brad Baker.
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Peter warner posted a condolence
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Dear Brenda,
Wishing you strength in the days ahead and all the wonderful memories to cherish forever.
George started a legacy with his "If you grew up in Grand Bend" page on Facebook which I for one of many thoroughly enjoy.
My sincere condolences,
Peter Warner
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Wayne & Donna Desjardine posted a condolence
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Brenda
Sorry for your loss, thinking of you.
Wayne & Donna Desjardine
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Sharon Soldan posted a condolence
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Thinking of you, Brenda, and sending my sincere sympathy.
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Jack&Margaret Kraft posted a condolence
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Dear Brenda
We were very saddened to hear the news of your George’ s sudden passing. George was such a great guy and will be missed by many. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Sending you a warm hug❤️
Margaret&Jack
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Bev and Lynda Seney posted a condolence
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Brenda, we were saddened to hear about George. Sending our sincere condolences to you and his family at this difficult time.
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Steven Byrd posted a condolence
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Brenda, please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. I hope you find comfort in the memories you shared with George over many years. You may recall, that I worked with George at Merlin Detachment back in the late 1980s. I have fond memories of the OPP, serving at Merlin Detachment, and working with George. He had a great sense of humour, which was sometimes needed, as we occupied ourselves on nightshift in, and around, Wheatley! As a young Constable, I always appreciated his many insights and tips on how to conduct a better criminal investigation.
My sincere condolences to you, your family and friends.
Steven
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Brenda Deacon posted a condolence
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy Brenda on George's passing. I have many fond memories of working with George in Merlin, as well as the many social times we had as a group. I was a young woman starting my career in Merlin and the hardest thing was learning to type his name properly (pronunciation was easy after he told me the trick). I remember my happiness at reconnecting with you and George through the Grand Bend Legion. May you find comfort and solace in the knowledge of the positive impact he had on so many. He will be missed. Love Brenda & Brian Harris
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Jim & Linda Dietrich posted a condolence
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Sincere sympathy to all the family, so sorry for your loss.
Jim & Linda Dietrich.
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Xavier and Ruthanne Boogemans posted a condolence
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Brenda and Families We So Very Sorry To Hear Of Georges Passing
Thinking of You All
Xavier and Ruthanne
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Marilyn Bond posted a condolence
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Dear Brenda and family it is with great sadness that we heard about George's passing. Please except our deepest condolences.
Steve and Marilyn Bond
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Jill & Ralph posted a condolence
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Dear Brenda, Donna & families,
We are grateful to have known George & treasure many times chatting at Legion meat draws. He was knowledgeable, engaging & had a wonderful sense of humour. In latter years, he approached his health challenge with grace & resolve. May peace & love surround you. With caring thoughts, Jill & Ralph
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Heather Harris posted a condolence
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Brenda and family: I'm not sure what to do, I'm not sure what to say, but one things for sure, I promise to pray. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. George was a great guy and would always talk to you if he was on duty and you saw him walking the streets of Wheatley.
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Gary Hamilton posted a condolence
Thursday, April 3, 2025
My sincere condolences to George's family. I have known my friend his entire OPP career. One of the really good guys. George will be missed by so many.
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Lynne Desjardine posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Brenda, Donna, & Families:
We are thinking of You with sympathy at this time of sorrow. George will be missed in our community by many.
Best regards,
Lynne Desjardine, Jason & Simon
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DebbieChapleau posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Brenda and entire family deepest condolences. Cherish your memories
Gary and Debbie Chapleau.
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Donna McQueen uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
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Though your voice is silent, your laughter still echoes in my heart. Though your hand is absent, your guidance still leads me. Though you are gone, my love for you will never fade. Rest in peace, dear brother.
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Mike Roelofsen posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Brenda: I was shocked and saddened to learn of George's passing. We were high school classmates at NLSS and later colleagues on the OPP - I was at Chatham Detachment when George was in Merlin. My sincere condolences to you and your family and friends.
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Max and Nancy Gardner posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Brenda so sorry to hear of this sad news , thinking of you and the families, sincerest condolences, Max & Nancy
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Rick Sawyers posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Brenda and family please accept my sincere condolences on your loss of a truly well liked husband and father. I had the pleasure of working with George first in Pinery Park when he was with the Ministry of Natural Resources. When he joined th O.P.P. he taught me first aid several times and every year at firearms training in Cedar Springs. There is not an O.P.P. in number one district would not have something good to say about George, he was liked and respected by all. I was truly saddened to hear about his demise. Rick Sawyers badge 3386
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Anmarie (Kraft) Hoffman & David Desjardine posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Our deepest & heartfelt Sympathy, Brenda….We will definitely miss your George. Such a thoughtful & kind speaking man. We will miss our visits & colourful conversations of everyday & world issues, and the Desjardine family gatherings. He was always so positive & our guy to call for updates on weather, the latest movie releases and the updated news in Lampton & Bluewater…… RIP Georgie …we will truely miss U xo …..Love & Hugs Anmarie & David
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diane tadgell posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
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Brenda, so sorry for your loss of George. He willl be missed by many who knew him.
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evelyn vincent posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
To Brenda and family and ALL who knew a Loved George
Praying the good memories help bring peace and strength.
A life well lived
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Wednesday, April 2, 2025
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