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GEORGE COVENTRY MCLEAN
Date of Passing: Sep 26, 2012
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GEORGE COVENTRY MCLEAN After a long and courageous battle with cancer, George McLean, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at the Grace Hospice. George will be sadly missed by his loving partner of 30 years, Gertie; his children, Nancy (Daryl), Jo-Anne, Sandra (Phil), Tracey (Robin) and Kenneth (Barb); stepchildren, Christine (JP), Johanne, Raymond (Sheila) and son-in-law Bruce; grandchildren, Derek, Sean, Kyle, Sydney, Brooke, Dylan, Natasha, Ainsley, Brittany and Kalem; his buddies, Dennis and Frosty; his brother Gord (Margaret); his beloved dog Gucci, and many friends and relatives. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister Gerry. George began his career with the City of Winnipeg Fire Department in 1957 and he retired after 39 years of service in December 1995, as a Battalion Chief. He dedicated many hours of his time as a volunteer, especially the Salvation Army which was a cause very dear to him. George was a dedicated grandfather and a loving dad. He was a good friend and a loving companion. In lieu of flowers, donations in George's memory may be made to the Salvation Army, 500-55 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 1L8; CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave. Room ON 1160, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9, or the Winnipeg Humane Society, 45 Hurst Way, Winnipeg, MB R3T 0R3. A special thank you to the nurses, doctors and all the staff who cared for George at the St. Boniface Hospital Palliative Care, CancerCare Manitoba and the Grace Hospice. A Celebration of George's Life will take place on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Westwood Community Church, 401 Westwood Drive. THOMSON IN THE PARK 925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 29, 2012
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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This is August 2019 and I still miss you George. I will be joining you probably sooner than later. You were the best! - Posted by: Peter Humble (Old friend) on: Aug 18, 2019
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We didn't know George that well but the 3 or 4 times that either we visited them or they visited us we had a great time. He sure made us feel at home with his great humour and smile. Their hospitality was super. Gert, we offer you our deepest sympathy. Love, Denise and Bud - Posted by: Bud and Denise Kirkpatrick (Gert's sister in law) on: Oct 15, 2012
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I am sorry to hear of George's passing; I may have met him without knowing who he was as I was a "regular" at Georgie's and knew Gertie from there. I met his daughters thru FB and heard many wonderful things about their Dad, I know he will be truly missed by his family and the many friends he made thoughout the years. My thoughts are with you all at this time. - Posted by: Gail Walker (friend of his daughters) on: Oct 06, 2012
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George was a good guy to work with and for. - Posted by: Scott G. Miner (Colleague) on: Oct 04, 2012
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what a great friend, firefighter, and all around good guy. just humsey and i left now from our rink.thanks for all the good times and all the money you won our rink on the off track betting in gimli. say hi to B-B for us. - Posted by: dixie (friend & curling buddy) on: Oct 01, 2012
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How well did I know George? He was a customer of mine at the Kirkfield Motor Hotel and Georgie's/now Club 3D for all my working life. He met his life partner Gertie, who worked for me, some 30 years ago at my establishment. George, Gertie and I became partners in a restaurant on Ness Avenue, called Rodneys. We had great times as partners in business, and, George, being the quiet, resolute kind of guy that he was, made the most of a business he probably didn't understand that much from the 'other' side of the counter. We were friends before the restaurant purchase, and, remained friends for all the years after the place was sold. George had the kind of personality that always seemed to work with everybody. He had his opinions, but, was never overbearing to the point where it made people upset with him. A GREAT GUY. A GREAT FRIEND. A PERSON WHO YOU COULD ALWAYS TRUST. GEORGE MCLEAN, YOU WILL BE SADLY MISSED. WE THOUGHT YOU HAD 9 LIVES, GUESS YOU NEEDED 10!! - Posted by: Keith Dangerfield (Friend) on: Sep 29, 2012