George Elmer Stone

Died peacefully at Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Friday, November 26, 2021 at the age of 88. Born in Medicine Hat, Alberta on March 5, 1933, he was one of three children of the late Hazel Hall and Bernice(Batt) Stone. George was a husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was married to his wife, Alma Mary (Nethercott) for 65 years, until her passing in 2018. George is predeceased by his mother, father, brother Neil, sister Betty, loving wife Alma, son in law, Phillip and caring son, Mark. He is survived by his daughter, Carrie(Deer Island, NB) and her sons, William(Natasha), Luke(Jennifer) and Robert Webb and his former daughter in law Tamalea(Ottawa) and her and Mark’s children, Rachel and Ben Stone, as well as four great grandchildren.

George’s late son, Mark, worked alongside him in the family business of A.M. Stone and cared for his father up until his sudden passing earlier this year. In accordance with George’s wishes, some of Mark’s cremated remains will be laid to rest with George in the family plot so he will always be with his parents and continue to be alongside him. Tamalea, Rachel and Ben who took over his care will fondly remember George’s wry smile and quick wit. They wish to express many thanks to the PSWs who tirelessly supported George in his apartment until a few months ago.

Interment will occur on Wednesday, December 1st, 2021 at 1:30 pm at St. John’s Cemetery in Ida, Ontario. A celebration of his life will be planned at a later date. At George’s request, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada or Peterborough’s VON Active Living Program.

George's daughter had these words to share with the passing of her father:

“We will forever remember George Elmer Stone born March 5th, 1933 as a shining light in the world helping others before himself and trusting in the Lord all the way! To know George was to receive wise advice, knowledge, compassion, sound business advice and a wiggle of his ears in a funny farewell!

Alma and George’s daughter Carrie Webb and family: William & Natasha, Luke & Jennifer, Robert hold fast to wonderful, happy memories while continuing the kindness that this exemplary couple will transcend to us forever. Loving Great Grandfather to Penni, Philip, Phinn and Seb Webb. Uncle and friend to so many. Communicating with 1334 friends on Facebook messenger, signed Geo (88).

We celebrate you dad for being you! From you and your childhood bestie dog Rover days to; Graduate of Sir George Williams University in Marketing and Finances, working for London Life Insurance in Montreal, operating several home grown businesses with mom in Cavan/Peterborough Ontario. Enriched by several trips to Israel with mom and camera by your side. You always had a camper trailer ready to hitch up for our next family adventure with Mom, Mark, Carrie and Beau Star Beau (our family dog)! Your passion for motorcycles, fancy cars, art, antiques never ceased and brought everyone joy!

Celebrating Geo (88) for being so very awesome and for believing in us, for inspiring us, to be the best we can be. Cheers! To my ever lov'n dad and ever lov'n mom.”