George Edward Nash

Announce his passing on Sunday April 8. Da was born in Glace Bay on May 29,1933

to the late Effie (Fricker ) Nash and Herbert Henry Pittman Nash. While at a young age

Skip's father passed away and he went to New Haven where he was raised by a very

special Aunt Grace and Uncle Tom. Skip learned the life of a fisherman and hence began

a life long love of the sea. He joined the Canadian Armed forces and served his country

proudly in the Korean war. George made a career of the military and served his country

for 24 years. Upon his retirement he returned to Glace Bay and the life of a Fisherman

where he enjoyed lobster fishing and especially sword fishing. He worked tirelessly for

the benefit of other veterans through the Royal Canadian Legion. George was a member

of John Bernard Croak V.C. Branch 003 Royal Canadian Legion and served as Zone

Commander for zone 4. On November 6, 2006 George went to Ottawa to receive The

Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation.

George is survived by his wife, Patricia (Clowater), daughter Theresa (Blaise) Murphy,

and sons Kevin (Joanie) and Steven (Diane), grandchildren Dawn, Skip, Tricia, Mike, and Krista, step

grandchildren Lisa, Cher, and Brandi, great grandchildren, Brianna, Jayden, Jenna, Jordyn, Sawyer,

Hayden, Jade and Emily step great -grandchildren Courtney, Gavin, and Liam. He is also survived by

sisters Ida Kinslow, Jean Malabar, Eileen MacLennan, and Barbara Andrews and brothers Charles, Reuben,

Rev. Arthur(Emily) and Les (Ruth), sister-in-laws Florence "Nook" Nash, Gladys Nash, Pat Nash,

as well as many nieces and nephews and a very special "sister", Rachael Hussey.

Predeceased by parents , sisters Margaret, Lillian, May, and Delores, brothers Jim, Herbie, Allie,

Philip, Jack, Clayton, and Wallace, some close family in law, Shirley, Marilynn, Geordie, and Jessie

Visitation for George Edward Nash will be held on Tuesday April 10, 2012 from 7-9

at Patten Funeral Home 71 Union Street Glace Bay

Funeral service for George will be held at St. Mary's Anglican Church on Wednesday April 11,2012

at 11am with Rev. Judi Phillips Officiating

Donation may be made to the palliative care and St. Mary's Anglican Church

online condolences may be sent to the family at www.pattenfuneral.com