George Anthony

ANTHONY, George Herbert

died peacefully at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on Saturday, July 30, 2011, after a long battle with bladder cancer. George was born on October 12, 1917 in St. Catharines, Ontario and was predeceased by his beloved wife of fifty years, Dorothy (nee Sadler). George is survived by his two devoted sons, Grayme and Kym and his daughter-in-law Carole, his four grandchildren Michael, Callen, Evelyne (Danny) and Morgynne, as well as many nieces and nephews, and their families. George lived a long and fulfilled life characterized by his faithfulness in all he undertook. He was loyal and devoted as a husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He enjoyed a 37 year career with Air Canada, serving in Montreal as well as Iceland and Goose Bay. He was devoted to the principles of Free Masonry and to his Faith. He was committed, to the end, to making life better for those around him and in 2007 was awarded the honour of “Senior of the Year” in Ontario. George was greatly loved and he will be sorely missed. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 3, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. & 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home, 109 Reynolds St. Oakville. (905) 844 – 3221. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 4 at 11:00 a.m. at Ward Chapel. George’s final resting place will be beside his wife Dorothy in Rideau Memorial Gardens, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
Please visit George’s Book of Memories at www.wardfuneralhome.com