Obituary of Arthur Frederick George

It is with deep sadness that the family of Arthur Frederick George, of Sackville, N.B., announce his passing on Sunday, June 14, 2009 at the Moncton Hospital. Artie was born in Midgic, N.B. on April 29th,1922, and was the only son of the late Alice(Cook) and Russell George. Artie was a World War II veteran having served with the 65th Tank Transport in England, France, Belguim, Holland and Germany. Returning home in 1945, he worked as a guard at Dorchester Penitentiary until 1950 when he joined the C.N. Police in Moncton, retiring in 1979. An active member of the Sackville Legion Branch #26 and C.N. Pensioners Club, he enjoyed many lasting friendships. His love of people, travel and adventure saw Betty and he traveling across Canada and to many other countries, returning with many great stories. His family will cherish memories of his love of life, humour and infectious laugh. Leaving to mourn are his wife, Betty (Oulton) of Sackville; daughters Margaret Ann (Max) Swanson of Harvey, N.B., Mary (Royce) Clark of Miramichi, N.B.; step-children, Carol (Doug) Strandberg and Doug (Nancy) Oulton of Sackville, N.B. and Peter (Cathy) Oulton of Osgoode, Ontario; grandchildren, Tanya (Dale), Eric, Andrew (Glenda), Jeff (Pam), Mike (Stephanie); step-grandchildren, Wayne, Greg, Wendy, Nicki, Kate and Thomas; great-grandchildren, Dylan and Liam; sisters, Bertha Scott of Port Elgin, N.B. and Marie (Keith) Goodwin of Baie Verte, N.B.; sisters-in-law, Edith Gremley of Miramichi, N.B. and Barbara McAllister of St. Albert, Alberta; several cousins, nieces and nephews and his constant companion, Mittens. He was predeceased by first wife Margaret (Gremley) in 1968. Arrangements are entrusted to Campbell’s Funeral Home, 89 Bridge Street, Sackville, N.B. (364-8188). In keeping with Art’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or memorial service. A Legion service will be held at the funeral home, on Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 1 PM with Chaplain Allan Sears officiating. Burial will take place at Fair Haven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Art may be made to the Sackville Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Sackville Memorial Hospital Foundation, Sackville Legion Branch #26 or to the charity of one’s choice. We can shed tears that you are gone or we can smile because you lived. We can close our eyes and pray that you will come back or we can open our eyes and see all that you have left. Our hearts can be empty, because we can’t see you or we can be full of the love that you have shared. We can turn our backs on tomorrow, and live in yesterday, or, we can be happy for tomorrow, because of yesterday. We can remember you and know that you are gone or we can cherish your memory and let it live on. We can cry and close our minds, be empty and turn our backs, or we can do what you would want….. SMILE, OPEN OUR EYES, LOVE AND GO ON.