George Prince
February 19, 1936 - August 2, 2011
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It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of George Henry Prince. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Doris; son Stephen (Debbie); daughter Lori (Sean) Robichaud; grandson Mike Prince and granddaughter Paige Robichaud; sister Jean Mannering of Enderby; brother Charles (Eddie) of Edmonton; his nieces, nephews, other family members and dear friends. George worked many years in the retail trade. He served as a Sgt in the RCAF 443 Squadron Auxiliary Air Force and with the Air Cadets, as Commanding Officer of the 746 Cloverdale, 819 North Delta and 513 New Westminster, retiring as Major. George received the ___________medal in _____for his many years of service. After moving to Abbotsford, he enjoyed working in the garden and watching his birds. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the nurses, doctors and staff at ARHCC and Christine Morrison Hospice for all their kindness and compassionate care. There will be a private family celebration of George’s life. He will be missed by all who knew him.
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From: Wiebe and Jeske Funeral Home Staff
Wiebe and Jeske Funeral Home Staff send our condolences to family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
From: Steven La Hay
Relation: My Former Commanding Officer
I am so sorry to here of George’s passing He had a great influence on the lives of a great many young men and we were better for knowing him
From: David Hagen
Relation: Uncle
Dear Doris, Lori, Stephen and family,
Our condolences from all of the members of the eastern branch of the Hagen family. George inspired us all with his quiet dignity and courage through his long fight with cancer, as did all of you in the way you cared for him. He will be missed.
David, Christine and family
From: Karen Gardner
Relation: Daughter of Ken & Elvira Wellburn
I am sorry to learn of Mr. Prince’s death. It was a pleasure for me to visit with him during his short time at Christine Morrison Hospice where I work as a volunteer in Mission. I did not know Mr. Prince well but he was a good friend and neighbour of my parents for many years on Jay Crescent in Surrey. I also enjoyed meeting Lori at CMH a couple of weeks ago. Where have all the years gone? I was 21 years old when my parents first moved to Jay Crescent. I will be 60 in about 6 weeks time!!! I am sorry to learn of the loss of such a fine gentlemen. My sincerest sympathies to Doris, Stephen and Lori and all of the many other family membes and friends as well.
From: Charles Davidson
Relation: co-worker and friend
We knew each other a short time but you always popped up in my head at times.My condolences to the family.You will be missed,Charlie Ddavidson
From: Craig Cooper
Relation: Birdland Neighbour / Air Cadets
To Doris, Stephen and Lori:
My sincerest condolences to you all. George was a great man and mentor. His positive contributions to the BC Air Cadet movement will be paid forward for many years to come. Take care and my thoughts are with you.
From: Joel Hagen
Relation: Uncle
Dear Doris, Stephen & Lori, Sean, Debbie, Paige & Michael,
Speaking as a nephew, our family was blessed with colourful uncles (one word: Ole), but even though George was quieter, he still had qualities I really admired, like his easy laugh, and a passion for something that always made him seem cool to me — his interest in aviation. When we were kids, and we’d go to the Abbotsford Air Show, George was the one who knew everything about all the planes.
I am saddened as our family grows smaller, and sad that all of you have lost a great husband, dad, and grandfather.
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