George R. Cournoyer

George Cournoyer 92yrs old, passed away on February 2, 2024 peacefully in his home in North Myrtle Beach, SC with family present. He was born February 23, 1931 on Martha’s Vineyard Island in Massachusetts and was raised there along with his five siblings. George served in the Army during the Korean War and upon his return built two successful businesses on the Island; Dairy Maid and Harbor Light in Vineyard Haven, Mass.

George married Muriel Bourcier in 1958 and they raised five children. He earned a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Massachusetts Amherst and taught in Potsdam, New York. The majority of his career was in research and development, mainly in the baking industry, which relocated the family to several states including Connecticut, New York, Michigan and North Carolina. They enjoyed retirement in Florida for over ten years and in 2004 they moved to North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to be closer to family and the beach.

George was a proud father of five children, Robert, Richard, Ronald Cournoyer, Renee (Greg Sikorski) and Rosemarie (Michael Gildner). He was a grandfather of eleven; Jason (April), Jennifer, Jill Cournoyer (Forrester); Matthew (Xira), Joseph, Rachel (Marco Bifano) and Elizabeth Gildner; Steven (Ana), Scott (Amanda), Aaron (Courtney) and Grace Sikorski; great grand-children Madeline, Avery, Millie Cournoyer, William, Lillie and Violet Forrester; Cadence, Marshall, Sophia, and Oliver Sikorski.

George is survived by his sister, Jean Pimental, Freddy (Sandra) and Charlie (MaryAnn) Cournoyer. He was proceeded in death by his wife, Muriel, the love of his life for 60 yrs. and his brothers Francis, Eddy, and Donald.

George enjoyed listening to music, dancing and traveling around the world. He used his computer and ECHO smart speaker, to continue learning daily, and stay current with sports scores, and stock quotes. He was a loyal fan of the Boston Celtics, Red Sox and the New England Patriots.

Until his last breath, George had an active mind; remembering and sharing many life experiences, listening to music, asking questions, posing challenging math problems and always willing to tell a joke. He encouraged everyone to have an attitude of gratitude. His blindness never deterred his outlook on life.

The family would like to thank Mobile Meals of North Strand, MAGRO Guardian Angels caregivers, the VA home healthcare team, and Veterans’ benefits that enabled George to live in his home.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 4, 2024 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church and burial will be this fall on Martha’s Vineyard Island.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Mobile Meals of North Strand would greatly be appreciated. Send to St. Stephen‘s Episcopal Church, 801 11th Ave N, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582.