HUPMAN- George Clarke, 79, of Summerville, Queens County, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015 in Queens General Hospital surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy battle with lung disease.
Born August 1, 1935, he was a son of the late Wilbert and Dorothy (Clarke) Hupman.
In his younger days, George spent many years as a forester with his dad. After time spent on the Mersey Ships, he joined the Canadian Coast Guard. Dad made eighteen trips to the Arctic during his 25 years with the Coast Guard. After leaving the ship to be home with his family, he worked at Mersey Seafoods. Upon retiring, he took on many hobbies; building model boats, gardening, tinkering with anything with “moving parts”, but his favorite past time was time spent with his family whom he loved dearly. He had a love for music and singing. Being faithful to the Summerville Christian Church, he enjoyed singing in the choir and helping out in any aspect of the church. Being a practical joker, he loved to make people laugh. His greatest passion was his family.
He is survived by his loving wife of sixty years Elaine (Hatt); sons Lorimer (Evelyn) of Eagle Head, Michael (Anne) of Summerville; Philip of Summerville; daughters Irene (David) Lawson of Summerville; Susan Fisher (John Fralic) of Beech Hill; The best grampie in the world to Kandi (Darren) Blinn; Kimberly (Jeremy) Anthony; Hannah (Dana) Hupman; Heidi (Michael) Metcalfe; Nicole (David) Clowater; Lisa (Scott) MacDonald; Sarah (Cory) Hupman; Craig (Shania) Hupman; Amber Fisher (Jamie); Jeremy (Sara) Fisher and Bradley Fisher. Very proud great grampie of Sidnee and Emma Blinn; Dawson and Levi Anthony; Maggie and Molly Nash; Benjamin Metcalfe; Leanne Potter; Owen and Madison Merry; Liam Hupman and Jordan McKinnon. Brothers Gladwin “Nick” of Comox, BC; Robert “Bob” of Liverpool and Elmer of Ontario.
He was predeceased by his sister Elsie Veinot.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to the Summerville Christian Church, the Queens General Hospital Foundation or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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elva neil
my thoughts an prayers are to the family when i was growing up
Lorna & Dale Hamm
To Elaine and Family.
We are saddened to hear of George’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time in life. Every time that i ever was around George he always had a joke to tell to make everyone laugh to brigthen up their day. Life always seems to be so short to do all of the things that we want to do in life.
kim rogers
To all of George family my deepest sympathies are extended to you all. He will be sadly missed but many memories remain and the love he gave will continue on in all the beautiful family that surrounded him. May he rest in peace. xo
Kelly Lawson
Elaine and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Pat Wigglesworth
Elaine and Family
So sorry to read about George, it has been many years since I have seen him, but he was always full of fun. Elaine take care, I am thinking of you in your time of sorrow.
Zona
Dear Mrs Hupman and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. He was truely a gentleman who fought his illness to the end never losing his faith or humor. I shall cherish my visit with him last week, never had an hour and a half flown by so quickly. The love for his family showed through in all he had to say. Together you created a loving family and in turn they created their own loving families and he will continue to live through each and everyone of them. I hope knowing that you are in the prayers of many will help you as you celebrate the life of this fine gentleman. May the Lord be with you all. Thelma–love you.
our deepest condolences to you all
Zona, Stephen, Steve, Brit and Don
Barb and Brian Fralic
Elaine and Family,
So sorry to hear of George’s passing. He was a sweet man that could all ways make you smile after a conversation with him. 🙂 Our thoughts are with you all.
Barb and Brian
Ferne Selig
Thinking of all the family during this sad time. I remember the jokes and laughter when we would visit in Summerville, always a good time.
angelena huphman
To all the family so sorry for your loss
Brenda and Ira Huskins
Elaine and all of the Hupman family. We are saddened to read of George’s passing. He sure was a jokester, we will miss him, as you all will. So fortunate for us to have known George. God Bless.
Doug & Val Wamboldt
Lorimer, Mike and family. Sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. May he rest in peace.
Margo Hanley
Dear Elaine and all of your family – please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of your loved one. Let the comfort of your family and friends help you through the sad days ahead. God Bless.
Ron & Barb Campbell
To the Family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss.
Please accept our condolences.
Roy and Gail Whalen
To the family, We are sorry to hear of Georges passing.George sailed with my step dad George Malone and that is how we met.Please accept our condolences.
Bryan & Cheryl Theriau
Elaine and Family,
So sorry to read about George’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May the many memories that you have shared bring a smile to your face and lighten your heavy heart.
Belinda Wentzell Delong
Susan and Family,My thoughts and Prayers are with you all at this sad time.Take Care
Bruce Theriau
To All The Hupman Family:
Sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Dave & Jocelyn Broughm
Elaine & Family: We are all saddened to learn of George’s Passing. He was a wonderful person. Please know you are all in our thoughts and our sympathy is extended to all of your Family. Dave,Jocelyn & Family,
Leander & Faustina, Phillip
Cheryl Kempf (Lethbridge)
Lorimer, Very sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Sending condolences from my family to yours.
Tish Fisher
Dear Elaine,
Thinking of you at this sad time .
Sincerely , Tish.
wayne and pam westhaver
So sorry to hear about your dad,our thoughts are with you.
Patti Fraser
Elaine
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Ferne
Thanks for sharing such wonderful pictures in the slide show tribute. A life well-lived!
Debbie (Hupman) Thibault
Dear Elaine and family… I was so sorry to hear of George’s passing. Not only will he be missed by al of his family but he will be missed so much by his church family and the community. May it bring you comfort knowing that you are all in the thoughts and prayers of those who knew George! Love, hugs and prayers, Debbie
Carl Veinot
My sincere condolence to the Hupman family on the loss of your loved one..Stay strong for one another and cherish all the good memories.Know that he will always be watching over you.
Beverley & Betty-Jean Colp
Our deepest sympathy to all the family in the loss of Mr. Hupman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. God bless.
Ronald & Sharon Verge
Elaine and Family.
We are so sorry to hear about your loss
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Donna and Kenneth Hatt
thoughts and prayers are with the family,so sorry for your loss,
Linda Hupman
Elaine and family
Sorry to hear that George has passed away. My condolences to all his family. He was a big part of your lives and that of the community and all will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care
Maryann Roy
Hi hon,so sorry for your loss ,my condolences to you and the family.Please call me anytime ,xoxo your friend always, Maryann..
Murray and Donna Rolfe
Our thoughts are with the Hupman Family in this trying time..
Ronnie Burns
Lorimer and family,
Deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your Dad. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Joyce & John Bolivar
Elaine thinking of you at this sad time.
Rev Jen Garbin
Dear Elaine and family, So sorry to hear the news. George was a great guy…we had so many good laughs together (who can forget the flintstone truck he made me!!). He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you face the days ahead. May God’s strength and peace be yours. with love – Jen, Gianni, Rita and Victor
Robert & Sally Fader
Dear Elaine & family
So sorry to hear of George!s passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
John Theriau & Patty Peach
Elaine and Family
We were sorry to hear of Georges passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
John&Patty
john and shelley oickle.
Sorry for your loss .worked at the fish plant with George and mike.he was a nice guy.and.a hard worker
Ricky Macleod
Deepest sympathy from the Macleod family ( Doreen)
Sheree Chandler
Dear Lorimer, Evelyn and family,
Our deepest condolences in the loss of your father, father-in -law and grandfather. May memories ease your grief and the company of family and friends bring you comfort. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sheree and Jacob Chandler
WADE LINDA HATT
ELAINE AND FAMILY
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF GEORGE PASSING . THOUGHTS AND PRAYER’S TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
LINDA and WADE HATT
Sterling Belliveau
I would like to extend heartfelt sympathy to the family of George Hupman. I am very saddened to hear of your loss. My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you at this time,
With deepest Sympathy,
Sterling Belliveau, MLA