George Hollis Gibbs
July 18, 2010
GIBBS, George Hollis – Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, George Hollis Gibbs of Lucan passed away in his 90th year at South Huron Hospital, Exeter. Beloved husband of Joan. Loving father of Brad, Stephen (Brenda), Janice (Risty) Schmidt, Sharon (Bruce) Haskett. Dear grandfather of Scott, Pamela, Stephen (Merieh), Christopher, Kathryn, Nicholas, Travis (Sarah), Jason (Colleen), Gary (Susan) and Kirsten. Survived by brother Doug and wife Grace, daughter-in-law Orla, and many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Charles and Gertie Gibbs, brother David and sister-in-law Irene, son Gary, grandson Tyler and wife, Megan Field Keenan. George was a former Platoon Chief with the London Fire Department with 34 years of dedicated service, and was a past president of the Lucan District Lions Club. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, where the funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Interment, Woodland Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of George are asked to consider the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Kidney Foundation. Online condolences may be made through www.westviewfuneralchapel.com
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I'm truly sorry for your loss. George was a wonderful man, caring and at times very funny. I've learned alot from him, his war stories which l'll shall cherish. My prayers go out to the whole family especially to Joan. My deepest condolences, and I shall never forget an angel like George. May he rest in Peace. God Bless you all. With all my love an appreciation for learning so much from this wonderful kind man. He'll always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Joan & family: We were very sorry to hear of George's death. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. God Bless & deepest sympathy Sincerely Patrick and Angela Clarke
Dear Auntie Joan,I was so sad to hear about Uncle George's passing I have so many memories of all our times together when all of us kids were young I have shared them with our grandchildern, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the rest of the family just know we love you .Marv & Linda
Bruce, Sharon & Family Our condolences to you on the passing of your father. You will have many memories to remember him by over his long lifetime. We didn't know what address to send a sympathy card to so used this alternative.
Dear Joan,children and grandchildren Was so sorry to hear of Georges death,he was always so cheerful when you met him,Joan you will miss him terribly,you have been together for quite a long time l'm sure.I can only imagine what a great Grandfather he was to all you grandkids.My sincere Sympathy to you all,may God be close around you all at this time. Sincerly Joyce Sovereign
Dear Joni and Family: We are very sorry to hear about George passing away. We have wonderful, fond memories of him at the cottage. He always gave us good advice - from everything to hunting and fishing to cures for poision ivey! He was a real gentleman. We will treasure our memories of him. Love Bill, Gina, Sarah and Martha Finch
Joan, Sharon, Janice, Steve, Brad & Families: So sorry to hear of the loss of George. I still remember the day, Sharon, when we were around13 or 14 years old and your Dad took us for a ride on the 401 to Woodstock with the pigeons in the back of the station wagon, let them out, and by the time we arrived back at your house in Byron, the pigeons were home...that was so amazing to me at the time. We extend heartfelt sympathy to you all, and especially to Joan. May you remember all the good times you had with George. Sincerely, Brenda (Welch) & Harold Mutter .
Bruce and Sharon, Gary and Sue, Jason and Colleen, please accept our sympathies at this time on the passing of your father and grandfather. Thinking of you, sincerely, Frank and Dianne Dietrich
Brad Steve Gary and Scot sorry for your loss , and I'm sorry I could not attend , And now today the Shore family from Byron has a loss as well , I'm still at the farm , take . Dave
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Steve, Merieh, Mikaila, Gage, Riley & Family, We are so saddened by your loss. You are all in our hearts, thoughts & prayers.
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