Freeman – George Arthur, 81, of Greenfield, Queens County, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 20th, 2018 in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Lower Burlington, Hants County, he was a son of the late Wilbur and Maude (Cochrane) Freeman.
George was a self employed carpenter and president of G&D Builders Ltd. for many years. He was a 50 year dedicated member of the Greenfield Fire Department. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing hockey and baseball in his earlier years. Above all else, George was most passionate about his family and spending time with them
He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth “Betty” (Joudrey); daughter, Chantelle Richard “Rick”) Gallant, of Pleasant River; sons, Nicholas “Nick” (Wanda), of Bangs Falls, Fred (Denise), of LaBelle; grandchildren, Brittney, Kelsey, Michael, Keith, Adrian, Tara, Tyler, Courtney and Jared; great-grandson, Kirk.
George was predeceased by a son, Dale; sister, Juna Colbert; half-brothers, Owen Cochrane and Alfred Cochrane.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, July 25th, 2018, at 2:30 P.M., from Pine Rest Cemetery, Greenfield. Reverend Janet Baker officiating, assisted by Reverend Dr. Harry Gardner. Family flowers only, donations may be made to the Greenfield Fire Department. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Lori Freeman
Will miss his smiling teasing face very much. He was a wonderful man.
Melissa
Cannot believe He is gone he was one of the only granddads that I knew he will be truly missed I am so sorry to hear of his passing
Mike & Tina
We were saddened to hear about George. Our thoughts are with you all.
Karen P Herrick
Betty and family.
We are extremely saddened by Georges death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
God bless,
Dave, Karen, Ross and Zach.
Arthur Malone
God bless you,may you find comfort in knowing he is with the Lord. This great man will be rewarded for his fifty years to his fellow man. God bless you.hon Capt Liverpool Fire Art Malone
Virginia Stafford
Dear Betty and family,
I am so sorry to hear that George has passed away. Hold your memories close to your heart as they will help get you through these difficult days. I am so glad that I got to see both of you at the Fireman’s breakfast. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you.
Jacob Conrad (shurgain)
So sorry to hear. He was a great man,and was always fun to beat at bowling.
Darlene and Frank Vaughn
Our deepest sympathy to your family.
Peter Young,Sharon White,Bobby & Thelma Young
To Betty and the entire Freeman family,we’re so sorry to hear of George’s passing,may you all cherish the good times you had together,i know I always liked having a good chat with George about the years that we spent in the area,as he watched us playing hockey.May you rest in peace George.
Debbie
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Kathy Ramey
Betty and family – We are so sorry to hear about George. He will be missed. Our condolences to you all Ronnie, Kathy and Nick
Gordon Eisnor
Betty and family:My sincere condolences to you and all your family.
Jamie & Barb Cochrane
So sorry to hear of George’s passing. Will miss all his handy skills and our once a year drink on the deck with he and Betty . Many many memories over the years. We send our love and thoughts Betty.
Amanda Croft
My deepest sympathy to Betty, Chantelle, Nicky, Fred and all the family. George will be greatly missed by all. Many of my childhood memories were at Chantelle’s house. Very sorry I am unable to express my condolences in person but know my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Chantelle… no one is ever prepared to loose a parent…. big hug to you. I’ll never say to you that as time goes on your get over it… no you learn to live without them. Give your Mom a hug for me.
Roy & Cathy Uhlman
We are so sorry for your loss. May God grant you strength, comfort and peace through this heart breaking time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Manson and Nancy White
BETTY AND FAMILY, Saddened to hear of George passing. Good memories of George and your family. Take care.
UNA AND BILLY
TO the freeman and gallant family. so sorry for your loss our prayers are with u all.RIP George.HUGS
Rhoda and Wayne Haines
So sad to hear of George’s passing. He was a great guy. We always enjoyed our times with him when he and the boys upgraded our house. He will be missed. We send our most sincere condolences to the whole family.
Irving Whynot
Sorry to hear about George. Friends for years
Michael and Shirley
So sorry to hear of George’s passing. Our thoughts are with you Betty, and your family. May he rest in peace.
Angie Mooers
I’m very sorry to hear of George passing.
Prayers to the family xo
Grace Joudrey, Larry and Marcella Joudrey
We are very sorry to hear of this loss. George was a great man, loved by many and missed by all.
Grace Joudrey & Family
Larry, Marcella Joudrey & Family
Janice Jollimore
Jared
So sorry to hear of your grandfather’s passing.
Alex, Jared, Todd and myself are thinking of you and your family at this sad time.
Take care and remember those special times.
Gary and Pam Dixon
To Betty and the whole Freeman family, we sending our condolences to you. We will miss George and all his story’s , we were very blessed to have him and his family part of our family. Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
Cecil and Eileen Murphy
What a sad thing to read the paper this morning. Betty and family, we are so sad for your loss. George always made me welcome and loved as part of your family. Such a kind and gentle spirit.. he and Dennis will catch up now.
Love Eileen & Murphy.
Herb Smale
Betty & Family:
We were so sorry to hear of George’s passing…he will be fondly remembered by all who knew him.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Take care,
Herb Smale (& Pat Smale)
JOHN LEEFE
Betty and Family, how deeply sorry Nancy and I are to learn of George’s passing. Always positive, always good humoured, George treasured his family, his friendships and his community. George will be fondly remembered by all of us who shared life’s path with him.
John
Brooke Lawrence
Very sad to hear of George’s passing. He was a very interesting man! Got to know him during the Forest Fires a couple of summers ago. He would come down to the River and chat while we were filling the Trucks. Great Stories! May he Rest in Peace!
God Bless!
Brooke Lawrence
Bill and Anna
So sorry to learn of George’s passing. Our deepest sympathy is extended to his family.
Devin Dixon
Thinking of you all at this time – Devin Dixon and Leah Swaine
Tammy (Cochrane)Redden
Dear Betty, Fred,Nicky and Chantell and families
So very sorry to hear this news today.
Sending our deepest sympathy and heartfelt apoligies. Thinking of you all.
Barry and Kathy Van Norden
Dear Betty and Family
So sorry to hear of George’s passing . He always spoke of you ,Betty ,being a good wife . I know he truly loved you and his family. Thinking of you all at this heart breaking time.
R.Keith Wyer
Dear Betty and family……..So sorry and surprised to hear of George’s passing he will be missed in his beloved Greenfield when there was an event he always seemed to be there…..as you and your family all know he was one of the great ones .R. Keith Wyer