GEORGE ADRIAN BIRCH

Condolences & Memories (9 entries)

• When I was little, I used to spend a lot of time with my granduncle with my grandpa, Charlie Birch, his brother. I remember him as someone always cracking jokes with his brother and being very kind to me, showing me around the mess of his compounds. It always felt like an adventure, I would remember the summer heat when we went to visit or the smell of the mechanics. As I got older, we lost touch. I’m almost 25 now. But he often would ask my grandpa about me during their chats, and I wish I had known that. If I had a chance to sit down with him again, I’d like to tell him that his brother loved him immensely and still does. And he talks about him often, spreads memories like snowflakes for his grandchildren to hear and tells me about their childhoods to their adulthoods. And through this, I’d like to think that I did sit down and talk to my granduncle through all the words his brother spoke to me. In this, I’ll be sure to keep him alive through those words. To tell everyone I meet, the stories of which my grandfather told me. After all, we are made of memories. I did not know you long or too personally, but my grandpa had known you forever. And I can feel, just how much he misses you. Wherever you are or wherever you aren’t, the one thing I know for certain, as that you were undeniably loved and are undeniably missed. - Posted by: Miranda Birch (He was my grand uncle. ) on: Mar 30, 2022

• I knew him only briefly and as a neighbour on Burrows Avenue. He seemed to Possess a gentle nature and made me smile when he said he had met my cats “first” and he welcomed their sitting in the shade of his yard and told me they were already fast friends. I’ve missed him this summer and have knocked on the door many times wondering if he was alright. I only heard the news today, August 17th. I’m saddened as he was a presence while he came and went about his day. My heartfelt condolences to his family. - Posted by: Joann Jensen (Neighbour) on: Aug 17, 2021

• I knew George for over 30 years. He and I would talk on the phone or meet and usually ended up ranting about one thing or another before laughing about something else entirely. The most down to earth guy with the biggest heart beneath a false gruffness that was his own style. I will miss you very much my friend. My heartfelt wishes to his family and everyone who knew him and cherished him. Peace. - Posted by: Richard Beamish (friend) on: Jul 27, 2021

• I will always remember him as a man with a huge heart with people and for sure animals. I remember him saying to me and Jeff "why do you spend so much money on cats" yet he would spend countless dollars on the animals at his shop haha. He also brought food for us and lots of food for the cats lol. He also had a great sense of humor to those that knew him. We'll miss you lots Dad. I know we'll see you again some day Jeannie and Jeff xoxoxo - Posted by: patricia favel (daughter in law) on: Jun 26, 2021

• Our relationship with George was as a long time business associate and friend of 35 years. He was very well respected in the metal fabrication community and will be immensely missed for our breakfast conversations and intellectual advice. At this the Spence family wishes to extend their extreme heartfelt condolences. - Posted by: Paul and Tom Spence (Business Associate) on: Jun 25, 2021

• I met George in 1978 when he hired me at his company Mid West Boat Works where he taught me working with fibreglass to repair damaged boats. We never lost touch after I had moved on, calling me in the early 1990's to help him buy a home as his REALTOR®️ and again to sell it. Over the years we had many chats and lunches. George had a wonderful sense of humor and was a very kind soul who was taken in such a senseless way. My thoughts and prayers go out to Jeff, Keith, Charlie and your families. May you gain strength knowing how he touched people's hearts. - Posted by: Jeff Stern (Friend) on: Jun 24, 2021

• It was with great sadness that I learned of George’s untimely passing. I first knew George as the father of Chris, Keith and Jeff though the St. Andrews Community Club and then crossed paths with him again when I went to work for him part-time in 1984, repairing boats at his Parklane shop. Later he moved me over to his metal fabrication business and gave me an opportunity. George was a huge influence on my life, both as a mentor and a friend. Working with him provided life lessons I’ve retained and benefited from to this day. He hired countless people like myself over the years with little to no experience and put us onto career paths that have spanned around the globe. He was a problem solver, an innovator and a teacher of life. I’m proud to have known George and I know his memory will live on through the lives he touched and the many structures throughout Manitoba that he had a hand in building. - Posted by: N. Psooy (Friend) on: Jun 23, 2021

• Our heart goes out to the family of George. The family is in our hearts. He was a special person and will always be in our thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Robena and Douglas Sears & Family (Friends) on: Jun 22, 2021

• To the family of Mr. George Birch, Our heartfelt condolences. We knew George through his brother Charles, with whom we have developed a friendship for many years. On Georges many visits with his brother on Powers Street. We got to know him as well. We will always remember him as a very friendly respectful man. Keep your fond memories alive, Lorraine, Dustin & Ryan Pearson - Posted by: Lorraine Pearson (friend of his brother) on: Jun 22, 2021