HENRY LEIGH GEORGE

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HENRY LEIGH GEORGE 1923 - 2005 With sadness we announce the passing of Leigh George on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 at the Sharon Home. He was born in Red Deer, AB on October 9, 1923. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, June (nee Price); and four sons, Bill (Karen), David (Andree), Ralph (Aileen) and Alan (Judy); and ten grandchildren, Derek, Lianne, Andrew, Vanessa, Andrea, Michael, Stephanie, Nicole, Ryan and Leigh. He is also survived by his brother Desmond (Olga) of White Rock, BC and sister Marion (Les) of Rathwell, MB. He was predeceased by his sister Barbara. Leigh began working for the Bank of Montreal in Weyburn, SK in 1942. He joined the Army in September, 1942 and served until 1946. On his return he worked for the Bank of Montreal in Portage la Prairie, Neepawa, Regina, Davidson, Gladstone, Dauphin and Winnipeg. He then started H.L. George Management Services in 1969. Leigh has been a faithful member of the Anglican Church all his life. In 1958, upon the family's return to Winnipeg, they became members of St. Anne's Anglican Church. Leigh and June enjoyed many happy holidays at Clear Lake. They were able to travel extensively throughout Canada, Alaska, Europe, New Zealand and Australia. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the caring, loving staff and residents at the Sharon Home on Magnus Avenue, where Leigh has spent the last two years. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 27 at St. Anne's Anglican Church, 253 Burrin Ave., at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, 120 Donald St., R3C 3R6 or the Canadian Cancer Society, Manitoba Division, 193 Sherbrook St., R3C 2B7. NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 26, 2005