George McKarney
1929-2018
George Franklyn McKarney, CD2, Sgt. (Retired), RCN, RCAF,
CAF.
George Franklyn McKarney, age 89, of New Glasgow, passed away
February 16, 2018, at home, with his wife by his side. Born in New
Glasgow, he was a son of the late George and Evelyn (Joyce)
MacKearney, of Westville. At an early age, he was employed as a
trapper in the Scot Pit. After a brief return to school, George
enlisted in the RCN and served on shore stations and ships in Canada,
Europe and in Asian waters. Following naval service, he joined the
RCAF as an air traffic controller. During his last term of service, he
received the Admiral’s Commendation for services rendered
during search and rescue operations in the North Atlantic. On
retirement from the service, he lived in Truro until he returned to
Pictou County in 2005. George loved being outdoors, whether hunting,
fishing, camping or just sitting on the back deck watching the birds.
In later years, he greatly enjoyed frequent cruises with his wife,
Joyce. Besides his parents, George was predeceased by sister, Carole
Wright; brothers: Bert, Ballam, Colin and Donald (Duck). He is
survived by his wife of 41 years, Joyce (Russell); daughter, Karen
Kaneshiro; sons: Frank (Kate); Rob; and Rick (Tracey); 5
grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild, all of Edmonton, AB; brother,
David, Pictou. Cremation has taken place. At George’s
request, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Memorial
donations may be made to the Westville Salvation Army, the VON or the
Aberdeen Palliative Care Society. Arrangements are under the direction
of the R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of George McKarney 19292018.source
Death notice for the town of: New-Glasgow, Province: Nova Scotia