George Starkey

Obituary of George Thomas Starkey

 STARKEY – George Thomas passed away peacefully on May 23, 2022, in his 95th year.

Dear father of Velma Young (John), Glen Starkey (Joy), and Linda Giancarlo (Lorenzo).  His wife of 58 years, Joyce (Levitt),predeceased him in 2008.  He was blessed with four grandchildren Michael (Patricia), Daniel (Bethany), Bradley (Saira) and Alisha (Kyle), and great-grandchildren Lucy, Bruce, Roger, Marian, and Mila, with two more expected in July.  He was predeceased by his sisters Eva Smith (2019) and Doris Starkey (2002).

George was born in Bosanquet Township on August 11, 1927 to parents Jonathan & Versa.  He grew up in the Thedford area.  George farmed on the 6th line of Warwick Township for many years, and worked for the Township as a Road Grader Operator until his retirement in 1990.  

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to everyone at Brookside Retirement Home in Watford for their care, kindness, and friendship over the past seven years.    Special thanks to St. Joseph’s Hospice Sarnia-Lambton for their compassion.

Memorial donations may be made to charity of your choice.   Private family service.

Online condolences may be left at www.forestfuneralhome.com    Funeral arrangements entrusted to DENNING'S OF FOREST

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