Blair Osborne George
1959-2019
George, Blair Osborne – Half Way
Cove, Guysborough Co. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the
sudden passing of Blair, at his home on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Born in Antigonish, July 17th, 1959.
Blair was predeceased by his beloved wife, Marlene
(O’Leary) George, his father, Joseph George and his brother,
Bobby George. Left to mourn are his loving partner, Judy Marsh; his
mother, Joan (Snyder) George; sons, Jason (Adrienne) and Jeffrey
(Adrienne); Grampie’s precious grandkids, Jocelyn, Addison,
Cameron, Landon, Charlie and Meara. Also surviving are
brothers, Brian (Diane), Joseph (Darlene), Stanley (Angie), Donald
(Toby), Derrick (Claudia); sisters Donna (Norbert), Joan (Brian),
Molly (Roger) and Nancy (Wade). He is also mourned by many nieces and
nephews.
Blair worked with the Department of
Transportation for 30 years and upon retirement established a
successful quarry business in Halfway Cove and filled his lifelong
dream of becoming a fisherman for a few years. He was an
avid hunter who had the pleasure to travel throughout Canada to hunt
various game for which he so proudly displayed in a camp on his
property. Blair was also a devoted member of the community
having served as a municipal councillor for the Municipality of the
District of Guysborough for over 30 years. He is remembered
most for always being there to help anyone in the community who was in
need.
Visitations for Blair will be held in
St. James Anglican Church, Halfway Cove, from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday and
4 to 9 p.m. Friday and from where the funeral service will be held on
Saturday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Susan Slater officiating.
Burial in St. James Anglican Cemetery, Halfway Cove. Reception to
follow at Chedabucto Fire Hall, Queensport. Donations in his memory
may be made to St. James Anglican Church, Halfway Cove or a charity of
one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of
Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Guysborough. Words of comfort may be
forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Blair Osborne George 19592019..
Dennis Haverstocks funeral homes
Décès pour la Ville: Guysborough, Province: Nova Scotia