William George Toogood
1930-2020
It is with great sadness we announce the passing, in his
ninetieth year, of George Toogood, loving husband of Alma (nee
Russell) which occurred on Sunday, January 12, 2020. Alma predeceased
him eight months ago. He will be greatly missed by his children Jim
(Karyn), Debbie, Ron (Anita) and Rob (Kellie), his twelve
grandchildren – Becky, Kyla, Justin, Caroline, Jamey,
Allison, Andrew, Matt, John, Brad, Katherine and Nick, and his
great-grandchildren, Adelyn, Gwen and Bridget.
George’s parents, Eva Mae Toogood (Case) and Edgar
John Toogood immigrated from England in 1929 and settled on a farm in
Taylor Village, NB. George, the youngest of seven siblings, was
predeceased by May Babington, Kathy Weaver, Dorothy Ward, Harold
Toogood and Reginald Toogood (infant). His surviving sister, Irene
Petley lives in Sturgeon Falls, ON.
George arrived in Moncton in the late 1940’s. He
began to work during the day and studied business courses in the
evening. It wasn’t long before he opened his first business,
WG Toogood Auto Sales. George could see an opportunity where
others would not, and soon this business was followed by many more. He
was particularly active between the 1950’s into the
1980’s, not only opening a number of auto dealerships, but
becoming involved in other businesses, in Moncton, and in other
Maritime centers. In the late 1950’s he started developing
real estate; constructing a number of apartment buildings, a business
that remains family owned and continues to grow. In the mid
1980’s he was instrumental in directing his family into the
hotel business, today operating four Coastal Inns in Nova Scotia and
New Brunswick. George loved his work and enjoyed nothing better than
the breaking ground of a new building.
Throughout his life, George believed in reinvesting in his
community through business initiatives and support to local
charities.
Above all else, George was a family man. Despite his strong
work ethic (well into his eighties) he always saved Sundays for time
with the family. A favourite escape was summers at the cottage and
time in his garden. Later in life he and Alma enjoyed time in
Florida.
The family invites you to join them at Cobb’s
Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 330 Whitepine Road, Riverview
(869-2007), for a time of visitation and sharing of memories on
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 from 4-8 PM. A private burial will take
place at a later date. For those who wish, a memorial donation to The
Friends of The Moncton Hospital (Friends@HorizonNB.ca)
or a charity of choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.cobbsfuneralhome.ca
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of William George Toogood 19302020..
Death notice for the town of: Riverview, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick