George « Geordie » Raymond White
1930-2019
With heavy hearts and appreciation for a life well lived, the
family of George « Geordie » Raymond White announce his
passing on Sunday, April 28 at St. Martha’s Hospital,
Antigonish, surrounded by his large and loving family. Born
in 1930 at Country Harbour Lake, Guysborough County, he was the son of
the late George and Lillian (Smith) White.
At a very young age, Geordie established himself as the
dependable, responsible rock of the family, with no sacrifice being
too great. He lived his whole life in Country Harbour Lake
with the exception of a brief time in Toronto, where he met and
married the love of his life, Bernie. An unpretentious man,
Geordie was frugal with himself but generous with everyone
else. He lived a long and healthy life, his only lengthy
hospital stay being in 1969 when he donated a kidney to his brother
Bill. He never slowed down and retained his quick wit and
sense of humour right up until the end.
Geordie was self-employed and loved to work
outdoors. He was resourceful and independent, a self-taught
mechanic, plumber, carpenter, electrician and engineer. The
only skills Geordie failed to master were in the kitchen.
After enjoying 63 years of homecooked meals prepared by Bernie,
Geordie was fortunate to have daughters in law, Diane and Eileen, pick
up the torch in his later years.
Next to his family, Geordie’s great loves were
hockey and country music. Always rooting for the NHL
underdog, Geordie also enjoyed watching his grandchildren and great
grandchildren play sports. At many family gatherings throughout the
years, Geordie would often be coaxed into entertaining us with his
powerful rendition of a George Jones’
classic.
Geordie will be deeply missed by his six children: George
(Diane) of Country Harbour Lake, Linda (Wayne Schofield), New Minas,
NS, Tom (Eileen), Country Harbour Lake, Terri (Scott) MacAulay,
Baddeck, NS, Jackie (Steve) Belyea, New River, NB, Lisa (Steve
Thomas), Halifax, NS; his eleven devoted grandchildren, Melissa,
Daniel, Dylan, Nick, Matthew, Alexandria, Alison, Natasha, Shannon,
Joe and Ryan; his seven great-grandchildren, Danika, Brax, Alistair,
Maggie, Lennie, Serena and Lindy; his sisters, Vera, Nina, Dolly and
Allie; and will be fondly remembered by numerous nieces and
nephews.
Geordie was predeceased by his loving wife, Bernie, brothers
Edgar, Bill and Bob; sisters Dorothy, Mid and Nel.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the
staff of PCU and Palliative Care Unit at St. Martha’s with
special thanks to Dr. Amanda Worden-Rogers.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations maybe made to
a charity of your choice. At Geordie’s request,
there will be no visitation or funeral service. A private family
celebration of Geordie’s life will be held.
Arrangements are under the dignified and compassionate care of G. W.
Giffin Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.gwgiffin.com.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de George Geordie Raymond White 19302019..
Décès pour la Ville: Sherbrooke, Province: Nova Scotia