28 Main street north
Tribute Wall
Celebration of Life
Saturday
November 23, 2019
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Shelburne Legion
203 William St
Shelburne, Ontario L0N1S0
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Shirley and Morley Farnell posted a condolence
Our deepest sympathy to Brenda and family. May your memories of the good times carry you through this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Fran Boyce and Behzad Malekzadeh posted a condolence
My condolences to the Cottingham family at this sad time
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Gord and Nancy Conner posted a condolence
Brenda. Our condolences to you and your family. We have some great memories from the Lions events, and hockey in Shelburne.
Gord and Nancy Conner
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Helen Fraser posted a condolence
Dear Brenda and Family
We are sorry for your loss. I could always hear George working in the backyard or cutting the grass. Bruce and him had good chats at the coffee shop or over the back fence. Thinking of you.
Bruce and Helen Fraser
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Cheryl and Larry Soper posted a condolence
Brenda and family
Our Deepest Sympathy. May the happy memories you have, make the days ahead a little easier.
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Theresa Lonergan posted a condolence
It is with great sadness that I learned of George's passing.
In my heart and in my mind I hold dear so many wonderful.memories of George.
My mind takes me back many decades as I see a younger, lithe George diving off the rocks above the Georgian Bay and his incredible strength, determination and fortitude in overcoming the odds to not only reclaim his life but to become a man above men - a true hero.
That George never saw himself as a hero is testament to the true strength and character of this man and his humility.
George gave so much of himself and so selflessly.
I remember when my parents bought their home in the mid-1960s and I recall how George readily assisted in helping to get some key features in the house up to code.
With fondness I remember the too-many-to-count visits to Brenda and George's in what we inner-city dwellers affectionately called 'Scarberia.'
George (and Brenda) always made me, their younger cousin, feel welcome and loved.
As the years passed by, I didn't see George and the family as often as I'd have liked but neither George nor the rest of the family were far from my mind, and were always in my heart and always in my prayers.
George will be remembered by me as an amazing man who overcame incredible odds and in so doing earned himself a place as a man above men and someone worth emulating.
That he has lived a good and full life should go without saying as is the evidence of the legacy that he has left behind.
My heart truly goes out to you Brenda - as George's wife of 59 years I cannot imagine the depth of sorrow you must surely feel. Please know that I love you and wish I were there to give you a hug in person and extend my condolences to you in person.
Bonnie, Dawn and Chris, please know that I love you and send you my deepest, most heartfelt sympathy.
Condolences to all of George's family, friends and those who mourn his passing.
With love and sympathy,
Sue Rekowski-Lonergan
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Liz Schueler posted a condolence
Brenda we are so sad to hear of this. Carl and I send you our best. What a wonderful man your husband was to his community and family. Liz and Carl Schueler, Alliston.
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Paul Lonergan posted a condolence
My deepest condolences to Brenda, Bonnie, Dawn and Chris and to all those who mourn George's passing.
He was a good man and a fine cousin who possessed a zest and zeal for life and he made his presence known through all the good works that he did and the people he touched.
George will surely be missed but his legacy will continue on in those whose lives he touched.
My sympathies to you Brenda, Bonnie, Dawn and Chris and to all of his family and friends.
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Theresa (Sue) Rekowski-Lonergan posted a condolence
R.I.P. George knowing that you gave lived a good and full life.
Know that you have touched the hearts of many and will not be forgotten.
You have left a legacy rich in love.
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Theresa (Sue) Rekowski-Lonergan posted a condolence
Looking back over the years, I recall George with an easy smile and as a wonderful cousin.
I remember when my parents bought their house and George was quick to lend a hand to help to get a few things up to code.
As I child, I so looked forward to visiting my cousins George, Brenda, Bonnie, Dawn and Chris.
I remember George in so many ways from when I was so very young to the years in between and then as an adult and all of my memories are about a wonderful, remarkable man who will most assuredly be missed by all who.love and know him.
My deepest condolences to each of you but most especially to Brenda, Bonnie, Dawn and Christopher and the rest of the family.
((Hugs)) and prayers
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Thursday, February 20, 2020
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Shirley and Morley Farnell posted a condolence
Saturday, November 23, 2019
Our deepest sympathy to Brenda and family. May your memories of the good times carry you through this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Helen Fraser posted a condolence
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Dear Brenda and Family
We are sorry for your loss. I could always hear George working in the backyard or cutting the grass. Bruce and him had good chats at the coffee shop or over the back fence. Thinking of you.
Bruce and Helen Fraser
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Gord and Nancy Conner posted a condolence
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Brenda. Our condolences to you and your family. We have some great memories from the Lions events, and hockey in Shelburne.
Gord and Nancy Conner
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Fran Boyce and Behzad Malekzadeh posted a condolence
Thursday, November 21, 2019
My condolences to the Cottingham family at this sad time
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Rose Ricci posted a condolence
Sunday, November 17, 2019
Brenda and family.my condolences.RIP George
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Cheryl and Larry Soper posted a condolence
Friday, November 15, 2019
Brenda and family
Our Deepest Sympathy. May the happy memories you have, make the days ahead a little easier.
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Alf and Linda Knight posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Sorry to hear of George passing, may he rest in peace
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Theresa Lonergan posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
It is with great sadness that I learned of George's passing.
In my heart and in my mind I hold dear so many wonderful.memories of George.
My mind takes me back many decades as I see a younger, lithe George diving off the rocks above the Georgian Bay and his incredible strength, determination and fortitude in overcoming the odds to not only reclaim his life but to become a man above men - a true hero.
That George never saw himself as a hero is testament to the true strength and character of this man and his humility.
George gave so much of himself and so selflessly.
I remember when my parents bought their home in the mid-1960s and I recall how George readily assisted in helping to get some key features in the house up to code.
With fondness I remember the too-many-to-count visits to Brenda and George's in what we inner-city dwellers affectionately called 'Scarberia.'
George (and Brenda) always made me, their younger cousin, feel welcome and loved.
As the years passed by, I didn't see George and the family as often as I'd have liked but neither George nor the rest of the family were far from my mind, and were always in my heart and always in my prayers.
George will be remembered by me as an amazing man who overcame incredible odds and in so doing earned himself a place as a man above men and someone worth emulating.
That he has lived a good and full life should go without saying as is the evidence of the legacy that he has left behind.
My heart truly goes out to you Brenda - as George's wife of 59 years I cannot imagine the depth of sorrow you must surely feel. Please know that I love you and wish I were there to give you a hug in person and extend my condolences to you in person.
Bonnie, Dawn and Chris, please know that I love you and send you my deepest, most heartfelt sympathy.
Condolences to all of George's family, friends and those who mourn his passing.
With love and sympathy,
Sue Rekowski-Lonergan
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Paul Lonergan lit a candle
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
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My deepest sympathies to the Cottingham family and to those who knew and loved George.
R.I.P. cousin.
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Theresa (Sue) Rekowski-Lonergan posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Looking back over the years, I recall George with an easy smile and as a wonderful cousin.
I remember when my parents bought their house and George was quick to lend a hand to help to get a few things up to code.
As I child, I so looked forward to visiting my cousins George, Brenda, Bonnie, Dawn and Chris.
I remember George in so many ways from when I was so very young to the years in between and then as an adult and all of my memories are about a wonderful, remarkable man who will most assuredly be missed by all who.love and know him.
My deepest condolences to each of you but most especially to Brenda, Bonnie, Dawn and Christopher and the rest of the family.
((Hugs)) and prayers
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Theresa (Sue) Rekowski-Lonergan posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
R.I.P. George knowing that you gave lived a good and full life.
Know that you have touched the hearts of many and will not be forgotten.
You have left a legacy rich in love.
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Paul Lonergan posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
My deepest condolences to Brenda, Bonnie, Dawn and Chris and to all those who mourn George's passing.
He was a good man and a fine cousin who possessed a zest and zeal for life and he made his presence known through all the good works that he did and the people he touched.
George will surely be missed but his legacy will continue on in those whose lives he touched.
My sympathies to you Brenda, Bonnie, Dawn and Chris and to all of his family and friends.
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Paul Lonergan posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
My deepest sympathies to the Cottingham family and to those who knew and loved George.
R.I.P. cousin.
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Liz Schueler posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Brenda we are so sad to hear of this. Carl and I send you our best. What a wonderful man your husband was to his community and family. Liz and Carl Schueler, Alliston.