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CAPTAIN (RETIRED) GEORGE WEBER
Date of Passing: Apr 18, 2017
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryCAPTAIN (RETIRED) GEORGE WEBER 1940 - 2017 On Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at Calvary Place Personal Care Home, George John Alexander Weber, surrounded by family, died peacefully following a lengthy illness. Left to lovingly remember George are his wife Florence; children Christina (Alex), Darlene (Darryl) and Michael (Hana); grandchildren Sarah, Rebecca, Joshua, Ethan, Evan, Marianne, Elodie and Lilyanna; brothers Bert (Louise), Dennis (Dorothy), Rick (Bronwyn) and many nieces and nephews. George was born in Prince Albert, SK and grew up in Winnipeg. He joined the RCAF in 1961 as a Radar Ground Technician. In 1967, he became a Flight Simulator Technician, reaching the rank of Warrant Officer. In 1986, he accepted his Commission and continued to serve as an AERE Officer until his retirement in 1995. George served in Parent, QC, Gimli, MB, Edmonton, AB, Winnipeg, MB, Trenton, ON, and Borden, ON. On July 31, 1965, George and Florence were married in Montreal, QC. They enjoyed raising their family, spending time together and travelling to visit family and friends. A special highlight of their travels was a trip to Sydney, Australia, to visit with his brother, Rick, and wife Bronwyn. George loved the sunshine and outdoors and spending time with family and friends. He loved all things technology from his first personal computer (Commodore 64) to his GPS and was always up for a game of chess. George could fix anything and enjoyed taking things apart to see how they worked. His hobbies included curling, walking, cross country skiing, canoeing, swimming, playing computer games and reading. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. in St. Charles Roman Catholic Church, 320 St. Charles Street, with Rev. Fr. Michael Wollbaum presiding. Inurnment will follow in St. Charles Parish Cemetery, Holy Spirit Columbarium. The family would like to express their gratitude to the caring and compassionate staff at Calvary Place Personal Care Home for their exceptional care and support. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Manitoba, 120 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G2. Wojcik's Funeral Chapels & Crematoriums, Winnipeg, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665 www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com "May the good Lord bless and keep you until we meet again."
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 22, 2017
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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My condolences to you Florence and your family. George introduced me to chess and we often played all night in Winnipeg. In Edmonton he also set me up in the flight simulator and watched the panic as he released smoke into the cockpit. Can still hear his chuckle. Thinking of you at this time Florence and fondly remembering George. Andy Chovanchak Sherwood Park Alberta - Posted by: Andy Chovanchak (Friend) on: Apr 22, 2017
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Our deepest condolences to you Florence and your family. Bob and I have fond memories of George when we came over for tea, a chat and George showing Bob his flight similator. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Renee and Bob Dewar Sherwood Park, Alberta - Posted by: Renee and Bob Dewar (Friend) on: Apr 22, 2017
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