George Harcourt Chessell Docherty

generation through the trees of the garden but the day and the hour

will surely come to take the highest apple from the knowledge tree”

An Ubhal as Àirde (The Highest Apple).

DOCHERTY, George H. C.

Born in Glasgow, Scotland and in 1969 immigrated to Canada. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Thursday, September 22nd, 2016 at 70 years of age. Beloved husband of Karen (nee Noble) for 43 years. Devoted father of Edward and his wife Lee-Anne and Lisa and her husband Ryan Moran. Loving Grandpa of George (Brennan) and Ciaran. Dear brother of Tony and Bernadette (Ronnie Simpson). George will be fondly remembered by his brother-in-law Jim Noble (Laura), his nephews Diarmid, Fearghas, Chris and niece Hilary, his extended family and many friends. George was the executive Vice President of Guild Electric where he worked proudly for 45 years. George sat on the board of directors of the Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario, and in 2010 received the Douglas J.B Wright Award for his dedication and commitment to the industry. He was also a Nidan in Chito Ryu Karate Do and secretary of The Canadian Chito Ryu Karate Do Association for over 20 years. “The winds will blow and the sun will shine from generation to generation through the trees of the garden but the day and the hour will surely come to take the highest apple from the knowledge tree”- An Ubhal as Àirde (The Highest Apple). Mass of Christian Burial will be held at HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, (91 Ribblesdale Drive, Whitby) on Saturday, October 1st at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to The Arthritis Society or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West, (905-721-1234).

A Man's A Man For A' That

Is there for honest Poverty

That hings his head, an' a' that;

The coward slave-we pass him by,

We dare be poor for a' that!

For a' that, an' a' that.

Our toils obscure an' a' that,

The rank is but the guinea's stamp,

The Man's the gowd for a' that.

What though on hamely fare we dine,

Wear hoddin grey, an' a that;

Gie fools their silks, and knaves their wine;

A Man's a Man for a' that:

For a' that, and a' that,

Their tinsel show, an' a' that;

The honest man, tho' e'er sae poor,

Is king o' men for a' that.

Robert Burns

A Eulogy for Dad

Hello everyone my name is Ed Docherty and I am George’s Son. I know that Dad would be humbled to see everyone in attendance today and would say thank you to you all.

Dad was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1946, it was just after World War 2 and it would have been an austere time for Scotland, but Dad always had fond memories of his youth. Dad was raised by a loving family, A mother who he loved dearly, a father who he greatly admired a brother and a sister who were great friends.

What most people don’t realize is that when Dad was around 12 years of age he went to the seminary to become a catholic priest. Dad attended St Joseph’s college for missionaries in Lochwinnoch. Dad always said that at the seminary “they taught you how to think” not teaching what to think but how to think. The Seminary was certainly a disciplined place, where Dad would study Theology, Latin and Greek. Dad was there for a few years and then realized that he would one day want a family and decided that the priesthood was not his calling in life (something Lisa and I are very thankful for). However the Seminary had provided a certain foundation and discipline in his youth that would be with him always.

After leaving the seminary Dad attended St Mungo’s Academy (Secondary School), which was a school ran by the Marist Brothers. Dad always had great stories about St Mungo’s, The school had real character. Dad played rugby for St Mungo’s and was part of their undefeated team. Dad would always give his all playing rugby.

Growing up Dad had very colourful friends and they went on some great adventures together. Dad would tell great stories about his friends Raymmie Gallacher, Billy Smith, Gerry Duffy and Charlie McQue. Dad had great memories of travelling with his friends to Ireland as well as hitch hiking in his kilt and also sleeping on beaches in Europe.

Dad had a fantastic youth but the only problem was that there wasn’t any work in Scotland at that time. So Dad made the decision to come to Canada. Dad believed that “Canada was a place where you could be rewarded for hard work”. Dad would always say that “immigrants don’t come here to fail”

One night out in Toronto, Dad met my Mother. It was a chance meeting, one that would begin a relationship, friendship and marriage that would last 43 years, produce two children, a Daughter in law, Son in law and two grandchildren.

Dad was so proud to work for Andy Lengyel a man who he considered one of Canada’s greatest entrepreneurs. He was so proud of Guild Electric and that he was part of a company that employed close to 1000 people. He would serve Guild Electric for 45 years giving the best of himself daily.

As we all know Dad Loved a good debate, Dad was extremely well read and all of his thoughts and ideas where based in his own research. Dad was not the type of person to talk nonsense, all of his ideas or philosophies where always something that he had either researched or formulated over time or with his own experience.

Dad Loved his children. Lisa and I are very close with our Dad. Dad and I began our karate journey together over 30 years ago, as a kid I always loved the drive to and from the Dojo, this is when Dad and I would talk and I would learn so much about music, history and different stories. My Dad was a great Dad, who taught me at a young age the value of hard work. Dad was in my corner at every karate tournament. He has been an unbelievable support and my Dojo is built on the karate journey we have had together. In my Lifetime there is only one person though who I have seen be able to walk away from Dad during a debate and get away with it and that is my sister Lisa. Lisa could make Dad laugh, He Loved his wee girl.

Dad was a great man. I think that the reason why so many people respected Dad was because he was always a fair man. He had the duality of the ability to fight for something he believed in coupled with kindness and generosity. He also had a great sense of humour and a fantastic laugh.

It is comforting to know that Dad really went for it in Life. He truly left no stone unturned. He was extremely generous with all of his God given abilities, as a father, a friend, a husband, an employee and as a leader. We as a family can take solace in knowing that we have had SO much fun with Dad and have SO many fantastic family memories.

Dad would have wanted us to celebrate his life and that is why we are having a proper celebration following the funeral mass today, please look at your mass card for directions and come and celebrate the life of George Harcourt Chessell Docherty. A Triumphant life.

Thank you

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DOCHERTY, George H. C.

Born in Glasgow, Scotland and in 1969 immigrated to Canada. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Thursday, September 22nd, 2016 at 70 years of age. Beloved husband of Karen (nee Noble) for 43 years. Devoted father of Edward and his wife Lee-Anne and Lisa and her husband Ryan Moran. Loving Grandpa of George (Brennan) and Ciaran. Dear brother of Tony and Bernadette (Ronnie Simpson). George will be fondly remembered by his brother-in-law Jim Noble (Laura), his nephews Diarmid, Fearghas, Chris

and niece Hilary, his extended family and many friends. George was the executive Vice President of Guild Electric where he worked proudly for 45 years. George sat on the board of directors of the Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario, and in 2010 received the Douglas J.B Wright Award for his dedication and commitment to the industry. He was also a Nidan in Chito Ryu Karate Do and secretary of The Canadian Chito Ryu Karate Do Association for over 20 years. “The winds will blow and the sun will shine from generation to generation through the trees of the garden but the day and the hour will surely come to take the highest apple from the knowledge tree”- An Ubhal as Àirde (The Highest Apple). Mass of Christian Burial will be held at HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, (91 Ribblesdale Drive, Whitby) on Saturday, October 1st at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to The Arthritis Society or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West, (905-721-1234).