It is with profound sadness that we announce that George surrendered peacefully on March 2, 2020 in the Pasqua Hospital, Regina, Saskatchewan after having faced his battle with brain cancer with incredible courage, determination and humour.
A celebration of George’s life will be held in the Royal Canadian Legion Hall, Fort Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan on Monday, March 9, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. The family will conduct a private graveside service in Lakeview Cemetery.
George was predeceased by his parents Bill and Muriel (Richards) Dodd and his father and mother-in-law Clair and Eva Ptolemy. He is survived and will be missed tremendously by his wife of 37 years, Bev (Ptolemy) his daughters Kelly (JC) and Ashley; sister Janet Bedel (Murray); brothers and sisters-in-law Barry (Bev) Ptolemy, Dianne (Brian) McCaw and Cindy Ptolemy as well as numerous nieces and nephews and many dear friends that he considered as family.
George was a carpenter, cabinet maker and installed flooring. He excelled at these things right up to his death. There are a great many homes and businesses in Fort Qu’Appelle and area that have cupboards made by GW Dodd Cabinets. He was a devoted family man and coached, assisted and attended all of his girl’s events in curling, ball and hockey. He was an avid curler starting in his high school days continuing up to his last days, making lifelong friends. In the summer George and Bev loved to go camping with friends and in the winter they enjoyed vacationing in Mexico with family and friends. Another of his great pleasures was his involvement with the Fort Knox Hockey Team. He served as a member of the executive and loved working the score clock at the games, often rescheduling family suppers and events so as not to miss a game.
The family would like to thank everyone for the endless love and support they have received over the past 6 months.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made in George’s memory to the Fort Qu’Appelle Curling Club, Box 806 Fort Qu’Appelle, SK S0G 1S0 or the Fort Knox Hockey Team, Box 1624 Fort Qu’Appelle, SK S0G 1S0.
Arrangements in care of Tubman Cremation and Funeral Services
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