George Warren Crake

George Warren Crake of Aurora/Newmarket Ontario passed away on Friday November 11th 2022, at the age of 89. After several months of declining health and missing his beloved wife Audrey, George died peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre. Survived by his two boys Dennis (Kathy) and Stephen (Debbie) and his younger brother John. George was a loving grandfather to Lauren, Adam, Hayley, Colin, Taylor and Rhianna as well as five great-grandchildren Lucas, Lawson, Sawyer, Beckett and Parker.

George was born on March 18th, 1933 in Toronto, Ontario. George lived a full life with his high school sweetheart Audrey who he was married to for 69 years.

George loved spending time with friends and family. He especially enjoyed road trips to Hilton Head Island in South Carolina and spending time with their friends playing tennis and exploring Hilton Head. Another one of George’s past times was making wooden crafts. One year for Christmas, we all got Wooden Snowman to hang up in our houses, and even Audrey participated in this craft as she knitted the scarves for the snowman.

George was an outgoing person refereeing hockey and playing tennis. He was a member Highlands Golf and Tennis Club and Timberlane Athletic Club where he played singles and doubles tennis matches with friends and Audrey.

George was affectionately known to his grandchildren as Poppa and he loved spending time with each one of them. Adam, Lauren, Hayley and Colin, would have their special time with George and Audrey in their home in Aurora.

George had a big heart, always welcoming people in his and Audrey’s life. He will be missed by everyone.

A visitation for George will be held Friday, November 25, 2022 from 10 - 11 a.m. at Thompson Funeral Home, 530 Industrial Parkway South, Aurora, ON L4G6W8. A memorial will be held for close friends and family to follow at 11 am. Interment will follow at Aurora Cemetery. Followed by a Reception at the Crake Residence in Newmarket, Ontario.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in George’s memory may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, www.heartandstroke.ca or The War Amps, www.waramps.ca

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ThompsonFH-Aurora.com for the Crake family.