Obituary of George Holbrook

HOLBROOK, George Walter

Peacefully passed away at Bluewater Health on Sunday, February 24, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Gladys.  Loving father of Anne (Peter), Lloyd (Simro), Norman (Maija), Carman (Nancy), Jane (Clive), Helen, Lyle (Ana), and Gwen (late Kevin).  Grandfather of Daniel, Angela, Wesley, Julia (Justin), Bryan, Peter, Matti, Kristin (Steven), Kyle (Kayla), Brigham, Caleb, Brady, Taylor, Jolynne, Keana , and Mathew. Great-grandfather of Rielly and Aubree, Shea and Owen.   Brother of the late Marian Holbrook, late Velma (late Stan) Smith, and the late Doris (late Robert) Stacey.  Brother in law of Muriel Beacom (late Bob), Jean Welsh (late Vince), Bill Wright (late Elsie), Joan Pehlke (late Harold), and the late George Wright.  George will be remembered by his many nieces and nephews, and is predeceased by his niece Sheila Beacom and his nephew Allan Stacey.   A Celebration of Life will take place at the Forest Baptist Church, 19 Prince Street, Forest, on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at 2:00 pm with visitation beginning at 1:30pm.  Reception to follow in the church.   For those who wish, in memoriam donations to the Tearfund Canada, Forest Baptist Church, the Canadian Foodgrains Bank or to the charity of choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be left at www.forestfuneralhome.com  Funeral arrangements entrusted to DENNING'S OF FOREST