Suddenly, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2010, in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Rita. Loving dad of Tina (Paul), George (Ginny), Lisa (Pete) and Nick. Poppy to Heidy, Brooke, Steven, Wade, Derek, Koby and Tegan. Survived by his siblings Leo (Marie), Jenny (Louis), Barbara (Gordon) and Mary (Raymond) as well as by many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his parents Theresa and Arthur, and siblings Maxwell (Patricia), Peter (Anna), Raymond (Madonna), Nick (Myrtle), Laura, Jean (Tom). George was born in Bell Island, Newfoundland and came to Cambridge in 1959 and was the owner of Cole Brothers Painting for over 40 years. Friends will be received at Coutts Funeral Home, 96 St. Andrews Street, Cambridge on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Ambrose RC Church, Cambridge on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.. Interment will follow at Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge. Parish prayers will be recited at the funeral home on Friday evening at 7:30 p.m.. In memory of George, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Share online condolences and tributes at www.couttsfuneralhome.com