He was known as Frank (Butch) and was born as a twin with his brother, John (predeceased March 1993) to Sam and Rita (Vincent) George in Little Current, Manitoulin Island, Ontario. Frank is the loving spouse of Bonnie (Zieman) for 45 years. Father to Christopher (spouse Kasia Malawa) George, and Papa to granddaughter Isla Cay of Vancouver Island. Frank is survived by his sisters Meiling (Don, predeceased Sept. 2020) Gunn of Cambridge, and MaeQue (Garry) Nowlan of Barrie, and his brother Milford (Penny) George of Providence Bay, Manitoulin Island, ON. Frank will be greatly missed by his nieces Lisa (Bob) Nunnikhoven and children Brooklyn and Brandon, Jennifer (Don) Gregg and children Kyle and Jessica of Cambridge, and nephews Stephen (Theresa) Nowlan and children Liam and Kaitlyn, Paul Nowlan, Casey (Jennifer) George and child Camryn of Barrie. Scott (Monica) George and child Bodhi of Ottawa. Frank will be missed by the Zieman family including Bonnie's brother Terry (Bev) Zieman, sisters Sharon (Ed predeceased Nov 2020) Memmott, Sheila (predeceased April 2010) (Larry) Pilgrim, Karen (Walter) Barlett, Linda (James) Green, Elaine (Randy) King, and Eleanor (George) Cherry. Bonnie's many nieces and nephews will miss their Uncle Frank. He will also be missed by his dog Ginger and his grand-puppy Cokely.
Frank was a very sociable person, who with Bonnie, loved entertaining in their home. Frank enjoyed music, and with his extensive record collection, would Rock Out the tunes as a DJ when the opportunity arose. Frank loved to travel with Bonnie, and sometimes Chris and Kasia, and explore the islands of the Caribbean. Frank grew up in Little Current, Manitoulin Island and moved to Cambridge after finishing High School. He worked at several different jobs but spent most of his career at Gillies Lumber in Cambridge, ON. Frank was always willing to help his family, friends, and neighbours with building projects. He was always willing to offer helpful suggestions. The last few years have been difficult due to having poor health. With the support of Bonnie, Frank went to Los Cabos, Mexico two years ago. In this past year, he went to meet his first grandchild Isla Cay on Vancouver Island.
We are sad that Frank is no longer with us but he will forever be in our hearts. We are happy and appreciate that he lived and enriched our lives.
A Visitation will take place at Barthel Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 3rd. All family members and guests must phone the funeral home (519-653-3251) to reserve their 15-minute time-block during which they may attend, as space is limited. All guests must wear a face mask.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
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