Georges Maurice de Rome, age 72, formerly of Beach Meadows passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2015 in Queens Manor, Liverpool.
Born on November 5, 1943 in Montreal, Georges was the only son of the late Colonel Maurice de Rome and Dorothy de Rome (Le Bel).
After receiving a set of paints for his sixteenth birthday from his mother, Georges discovered an innate talent for painting, creating works of art through both watercolours and oils. In the early 1970s, Georges moved from Montreal to Broad Cove, Lunenburg County and devoted himself to this full time. These paintings now adorn the walls of many across the country and abroad. He paid particular attention to the smallest of details in his work and could bring to life a Nova Scotia seascape or beach rocks, which he loved to depict. To this end, Georges opened his own summer art gallery, The Loft Studio, out of a century-old barn on his property in Beach Meadows in 1983. He operated this gallery for over twenty years. Georges was also an avid reader and, after the closure of his art gallery, began working at South Shore Public Libraries in Liverpool and Greenfield.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Cathy (McCabe); his sons, Eric (Isabelle Desrosiers), Laval, Quebec, and Marc (Yazan Ghanem), Kansas City, Missouri; his daughter, Danielle (Richard Oickle), Brooklyn, Queens County; four grandsons, Vincent and Laurent de Rome, and Caleb and Carter Oickle; and sister, Lynn Marr (Lou), Broad Cove, Lunenburg County.
Georges was predeceased by his parents and older sister, Geneviève.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A private family interment will take place at a later date. If so desired, donations may be made to Queens Manor, 20 Hollands Drive, Liverpool, NS, B0T 1K0, the Liverpool or Greenfield branch of South Shore Public Libraries, 135 North Park Street, Bridgewater, NS, B4V 9B3, or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Heather Stevens
Cathy and family,
I am so sad to hear that Georges has passed away. I enjoyed working with him at the library, he was a great guy. We had many laughs. I know the last few years have been difficult, and I want you to know I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. He will be fondly remembered in your memories and his beautiful art.
Sincerely, Heather
Brenda Huskins
Dear Cathy and family. I was saddened to read of George’s passing. He always had a smile for me when I visited the manor. God Bless in your healing process of loosing a loved one. RIP George.
Valerie Conrad
Cathy, Danielle & Marc – I’m thinking of you all at this difficult time. It was a pleasure to talk to Georges when I used to walk past your house and then later at the library. Please take care.
Dawn Roberton
Cathy and Family, so sorry for your loss . Memories are a wonderful thing so keep them close.
Sheree Chandler
Dear Cathy, Danielle, Marc and families,
Please accept our deepest condolences in George’s passing. You’ve all been through a long haul together and may you rest easier now knowing that George’s earthly trials are over. Not only will he live on in your hearts and minds but he’ll also live on through his art.
May your memories ease your grief and the company of family and friends comfort you during the days ahead.
Love Sheree and Jake
Linda Lucier
Kathy and Family, so sorry for your loss. We know he’s in a better place. It could not have been easy for you for your family in the last few years. We will all miss his wonderful art.Take care of yourselves now ,knowing he is at peace .
David Whynot
Dear Cathy and family I am very sorry to hear of George’s passing my thoughts and prayers are with you and family at this difficult time
Allan and Beth LaRocque
Cathy and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear of George’s passing. He was a great person with a great smile. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Wendell and Susan Whynot
Cathy and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.. May family and memories bring you comfort at this most difficult time.
Dennis & Sherri Harrington
Cathy and Family,
So very sorry for your sad loss. Keep your memories close to your heart and know that friends care and are thinking of you .
Take care,
Sherri( Debby’s sister)
I will miss seeing you both at the manor <3
Rosalee and Murray Smith
Cathy, Marc and Danielle and families – sorry to hear of Georges’ passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Ruth Smith
So sorry about Georges’ passing. He was always so
kind and pleasant whenever we talked. Hugs, Cathy.
Leo&Marilyn Langevin
Cathy & family; So sorry for your loss,I know things have been difficult the last few years,hopefully he is at peace .Our thoughts are with you,Take Care.
Daphne Ackermann
Dear Cathy and family
Please accept my sincere sympathy on your loss. I miss seeing him at the Manor.
You will have so many reminders in his paintings: a lasting legacy.
Daphne
Beverley & Betty-Jean Colp
Cathy and family – We send our deepest sympathy in the loss of Georges. May the memories you all have of happy times spent together ease the pain of your loss. He is now at peace but will be remembered by all who knew him through his fine art and great smile. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Shirley Melanson
So sorry to read Georges obituary. He is in a better place, but it is hard to let go.I know as I’ve been there.Your memories will help you through this difficult time.
Norman and Bonnie Wentzell
Dear Cathy and family:
So sorry to hear of George’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences at this sad time,
Linda & Robert Trainor
Kathy & Family,
So sorry to hear of George’s passing. Remember the good times. Know that GOD is now taking care of him, & that you will all be together some day. Take care of yourselves & GOD Bless! My thoughts & prayers are with you all. Love Linda
Sylvia Langille
Cathy,Danielle,Marc and families,
So sorry to hear of Georges passing. Take care!
Sylvia & Mike and family
Alta Mason
Cathy and family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you as you grieve the loss of George. You have been down a rough road the last few years and I pray your hearts must be eased to know that Georg’s sufferings are over and he has found eternal peace. George will live forever in your hearts and through his wonderful paintings. Thinking of you always,
Alta
Bill Bruhm
My deepest sympathies to you, Cathy, and your family.
Fred and Wendy Wamboldt
Cathy and family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our sincere condolences and sympathy are with you at this sad time.
Our prayers to you all during this difficult time. God bless.
Fred and Wendy
Cathy Wentzell
Cathy, Marc, Danielle, and Family,
We are sorry to hear of Georges’ passing. You are in
our thoughts and prayers as you comfort each other in
this difficult time. – Cathy & Rollie
Linda and Charlie Freeman
We were so sorry to hear of Georges’ passing. We enjoyed having him at our library in Greenfield and looked forward to all the little chats and laughs. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Nancy Anthony
Dear Cathy and family: My sincere sympathy is extended to you at this difficult time.
Vicki Roach
So sorry to hear of George’s passing. I feel so lucky to have one of his paintings hanging on my wall. It’s a beautiful pic of Carter’s beach that my Mom gave to me. My deepest sympathy is extended to the family.
Shirley & Paul Shot
Dear Kathy and family: Please accept our heartfelt condolences during this sad time. He will always be remembered for his wonderful paintings, a talent second to none. You all are in our prayers during this difficult time.
Susan and Peter Truelove
Please accept our most sincere thoughts of sympathy as we read of Georges’ passing. Altho I did not know him personally, I will always remember the little smile and hello he gave me when I visited with my Dad when in hospital. We pray for his eternal peace now and God’s comfort to you, his beloved family as you grieve his loss, and treasure your precious and valuable memories in the time ahead.
Sincerely,
Susan and Peter Truelove
Marsha Freeman
Cathy and family,
You are often in my thoughts as I visit the library in Greenfield. Georges was a big part of our community with the start up of our new library. He has and will continue to be missed. I am also blessed to have one of his paintings hanging in my home. It is a constant reminder of his great talent and generosity to the school. It is comforting to know he is finally at peace. We will continue to hold you in our thoughts and prayers.
Marsha and Kevin
Robert and Marjorie MacGowan
We are sorry for your loss. We will always enjoy his paintings.
Margo Hanley
Dear Cathy and family: I am saddened to hear of George’s passing. He always had a smile when I went to visit my Mom at the manor and she loved to tease him as well (Jane Fisher) – always tapping his toes. Please know that family and friends are sending their prayers. God Bless.
Irene Delaney (Curves)
So sorry to hear of your loss!
Ray & Sandra McMahon
Cathy,
Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Sandy & Ray
Lorraine Murray
So sorry to hear of George’s passing. I will think of him often as I look at his wonderful art.
Anna-Stell Vaughn
Dear Cathy and Family:
Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time. My deepest ‘sympathy’.
Sincerely, Anna-Stell
Jean Strum
Dear Cathy and family:
Please accept my sincere condolences at this difficult time. Even though Georges was so ill, I know how hard it is to say goodbye. Try to remember the good times, it really does help. Georges has left such a great legacy and I know you must be very proud. May God bless you and give you strength. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Jean Strum
Diane Smith
Cathy,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Remember the good times – it does help.
Diane Smith
Bea DeLong
Dear Cathy and Family – Sincere Condolences to you all at this sad time. You have been through a lot and now George is at peace. Cherish all the happy memories as they are yours to keep. .
Kirk and Donna Whynot
Danielle and Family, so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Pat & Doug Lohnes
Cathy and family
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family at this very sad time.
Pat & Doug Lohnes
Brenda Knox-Townsend
Dear Cathy, Danielle, Marc and Eric
So sorry to hear about the loss of Georges. I know he has struggled with illness for awhile and is now at peace. I hope that all of the good memories you have will help you all in the days ahead. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Noel & Jean Dexter
To Cathy & family,
Our sincere sympathy on your loss. God Bless.
Rose & Ron Anthony
Cathy & Family
So sorry to hear of George’s passing, you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Teresa Workman
My sincere sympathy on your loss. I worked with Georges for several years at South Shore Public Libraries. Although we were not in the same location, Georges was always kind, friendly and helpful, and I enjoyed our chats. I also enjoyed his artwork – he was a very talented artist. Your family is in my prayers.
Karalee (Colp) Kromko
Cathy & family:
Sorry to hear of George’s passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts & prayers. Take care of each other.
Susan Dean
Dear Lynn: Was saddened to hear of your brothers passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Susan Dean
Lynn & Steve Rafuse
Cathy, our condolences to you and your Family during this very sad time.
Bill and Anna Cox
Cathy and family:
Your loss in Georges passing is shared by many. His smile, his stories and his talent will remain with many for a long time.Our deepest sympathy to you all. May God grant you comfort in knowing he is in a better place.
Duncan & Goretti MacIsaac
Dear Cathy, Danielle & Marc,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Georges. May your faith, family, friends, and community carry you through the days ahead. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Elmer and Karen Freeman
Cathy,
So sorry to hear of your Georges passing. Our condolences to you and your family.Hold dear to the many memories you shared over the years.
David & Bonnie Hatt
Cathy,Our condolences to you and your family.We are so lucky to have three paintings of Georges in our home.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Homer Noble
Dear friends: In almost every room of my house there hangs a painting by my good friend and artist, Georges de Rome! I have so many happy memories of our lively chats, the wonderful framing he did for me, and of course, all the treasures I acquired from him over the years to have and hold dear. I extend my sincerest sympathies to you all.
Homer
Dottie Hatt
Cathy and family – So sorry to hear of Georges passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Dottie
Donna&Paul Dowlong
Dear Cathy&family, our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Shelley Roy
Cathy and family,
So sorry to hear of Goerges passing. I loved working with him at the library. He always had a unique perspective on things and great stories. I will always cherish the painting I purchased from him shortly before he got sick. It reminds me of him every time I look at it. Sincerest condolences to you all.
Beth Backman
Dear Cathy,
Sending along my thoughts and prayers to you and your family as you cope with this part of your journey.
I enjoyed Georges’ smile and laugh when I worked at the manor. Dr. Morash could always get a great response -“guy time”- when he did rounds.
I am sorry for your loss.
Phyllis and Jeff Tutty
Cathy, Danielle and Marc,
Our sincere condolences on the loss of Georges. The last few years have been stressful, but you have many happy memories to hold in your hearts. We also treasure our Georges Derome original painting.
Phyllis and Jeff
Pat Schrader
My deepest sympathies to you all. I always enjoyed talking to Georges at our staff parties and then later at the library. I am so fortunate to have one of his beautiful paintings that I have loved for many years.
Pat
Angela Roy
Dear Cathy and family. Please know thatany are thinking of you and praying for you at this difficult time. Sincerely. Angela
Phyllis and Yorke Tutty
Dear Cathy and family, we are so sorry to hear of Georges passing, but it was a blessing for him and for
your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Take care.
jean Saulnier-Blades
Sincere condolences Cathy to you and yuor family. I will miss seeing George when I visit the manor. His work wil live on forever..so many have his wonderful paintings. God bless you with His peace at this time.
Donna West
Dear Cathy and family,
So sorry to hear of George’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Take care.
Elmer and Karen Freeman
Cathy: So sorry to hear of your George’s passing. Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Hold dear to the memories that you shared together.
Peggy Kelley
My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.