George Nault

George was born in Fort Frances, Ontario. He was a hard-working boy whose early entrepreneurial skills allowed him to help his family after his father’s death. When he grew up he put these skills to good use and became a successful business man. He met and married Leora Avis Gill, with whom he had six children. Tragically, he lost Avis while the children were still young, so he singlehandedly raised them until he met his second wife Shirley Marie (nee Colvin).

George leaves behind his wife Shirley (nee Colvin), daughter Jan (Len) of Fort Frances, Ont., his daughter Lori (Jim) of Fort Frances, Ont., his son Frank (Gab) of East Clifford, N.S., his son Rod (Kim) of Emo, Ont., and his youngest son Dave (Carrie) of Dryden, Ont., also his stepdaughter Tammy (Bill) Fort Frances, Ont., and his youngest stepdaughter Julie (Sandy) Fort Frances, Ont. He also leaves behind a daughter-in-law Sandy Nault and many beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as many friends and family from around North America.

George was predeceased by his mother Nora (nee Oulette), father Joseph, first wife, Leora Avis (nee Gill), his brothers Tom “Sweeny”, Joseph “Joe”, and Lawrence “Larry”, and one sister Lydia “Tootsie” Riese, his oldest son Daniel “Danny”, his stepson Daniel Colvin, and his grandson Robert.

After retirement George loved to spend his summers out at the cabin and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He also loved to travel and took many expeditions throughout Canada and the U.S.A. with his wife Shirley by his side.

George did not want a funeral or any fuss after his passing, because, as in his own words “I’m tired of funerals and sadness.” So, in lieu of a fuss, the next time you catch a nice Walleye, or see the Milky Way splattered across a beautiful star studded sky take a deep breath and be joyful.

If friends so desire in memoriam donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be made in care of www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com.