Mansfield; George Alexander, age 86, of Caledonia, Queens County, passed away peacefully in North Queens Nursing Home on Monday, June 12th, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Caledonia, he was the eldest son of the late Francis Pearl Mansfield and step-mother Mildred (Conrad) Mansfield.
George was a truly devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He could always be counted on to help out in just about any situation, many times coming to the aid of others. George’s working career started in the military but only lasted a short time due to a hearing impairment. He then went to work at Bowater Mersey Paper Company starting in the sulphite department and later the TMP plant as a superintendent where he retired just shy of 55. George and his wife, Shirley, had almost 25 years living the good life of retirement. Together, they enjoyed spending time at the cabin, taking trips and camping. Over the years, George accumulated many interests and hobbies. Some of these included everything from hunting, broomball, hockey, curling, archery and ham radio just to name a few. George played guitar as well and many a good party was enjoyed when he brought it out.
George’s most loved pastime besides his family was fishing. He could be seen early morning casting his line in any one of his favorite spots. He always looked forward to his many fishing trips and especially enjoyed the salmon fishing trips in Newfoundland. Over the years, George volunteered in many different organizations. Some of those included coaching minor hockey, involvement with the salmon association and instructing archery with his brother Ted to name a few.
George will be sadly missed by his son, Michael (Emily) of Amherst, Laura-Lee (Gary) Mitchell of Hantsport and Jo-Anne (Peter DeLong) of Tusket. Grandchildren, Alicia, Kyle, Paige, Andrew and Latisha. Great grandchildren, Harmoni, Max, Mary, Tyla and Aiden. His sister, Linda Lucier of Liverpool and step brother, Gerald (Roberta) Wortman of Harmony.
Besides his parents, George was predeceased by his wife Shirley (Young), his sister, Patsy; brothers, Glen and Francis “Ted”.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A celebration of life for George and Shirley will be held on July 20th, 2023 from 2:00 until 4:00 pm in Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Society of Nova Scotia, Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. To share memories and condolences, please visit www.chandlersfuneral.com
The family would like to thank the staff of Hillsview Acres and North Queens Nursing Home for taking such wonderful care of George these last few years. Bless you all.
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Dianne Wamboldt
Thinking of you all at this time.
Kathy Veinot
Mansfield Family:
George and my dad Eric Huskins were great friends. I would like to send condolences to the family on your loss. Rest easy George.
Chubby and Kathy Veinot
Roger and Elizabeth
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father, our hearts go out to the family at this time
Anne and Darrell Conrad
Michael, Laura and Joanne
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Thinking of you all!!
Peggy Hatt
To George’s family ,I would like to send my deepest sympathies to you all. .Sincerely Peggy
Paul and Melinda Hilchey
Joanne,Andrew ,Latisha and all of George’s family,
We send our deepest condolences for your great loss. He will be with you forever in your memories of your good times with him.We are thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Susan MacLeod
Dear Linda
I am so sorry to hear George has passed away. When he was a resident at Hillsview Acres, he met many new friends and when I visited my mom there, he would greet us with a pleasant smile. How often we would see George making his daily walk around the loop. He surely will be missed.
My sincere condolences
Susan MacLeod
David & Judy Whynott of mersey point
Sorry to hear of George’s passing, bless all his family and friends at this sad time.
Terry Lorraine dalby
So sorry for your loss but they are together
White Annette
Michael, Laura-lee and Joanne,
I’m so sorry for the loss of your dad, sending you and your families my sincerest heartfelt condolences and big hugs.
Gordon and Jackie Eisnor
Michael,Laura Lee and Jo-Anne:So very sorry to read of your dad’s passing.Our sincere condolences to all George’s family.
Joanne Colp
Laura-lee,Jo-Anne, Michael and families
So sorry to hear of your dads passing..thinking of you all
Sincerest sympathies
Joanne and Kevin Colp
Bev & Malcolm Stewart
As I am reading the obit of your special George, I am thinking of all of his loving family and the loss that you are feeling at this time. Sending condolences!
Linda & Raymond Wentzell
Dear Michael, Laura-Lee, Jo-Anne, Linda & families,
We were so sorry to hear of George’s passing. We have many fond memories of fun times over the years. They were great friends and neighbors. George was best man at our wedding. George & Raymond worked together at Bowater for many years. Both George & Shirley are greatly missed in the community.
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy.
Linda & Raymond
Judi & Ken Minard
Jo-Anne, Laura-Lee, Michael and families:
George was a fine man. Sorry for your loss. Our sincere condolences at this sad time.
Robert & Sally Fader
Linda, Joanne and family:
So very sorry to read that George has passed away. Sending sincere condolences at this very difficult time.
Jackie Flint
Deepest sympathy to all the family RIP George
Jocelyn Broughm
Laura-Lee & Family:
Sending condolences to you & all your Family.
Jocelyn Broughm
Kathleen Webster
Our sincere condolences to George’s family. May recalling your fond memories help you during your grief. RIP
Ron and Kathleen (Wentzell) Webster
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
Linda and all George’s Family, we are very sorry for your loss. Our sincere condolences to you all.
Treasure the Memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Patty Freeman
Laura, Joanne, Michael and family. My sincere condolences to you all at this time.
Sally deRuyter
Jo-Anne, Laura-Lee, Michael; so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. My sincere condolences to you and all of George’s family.
Charlotte and Bobby Kelley
Joanne, Laura-Lee, Michael and families. Please accept our sincere condolences. May your wonderful memories help you through the difficult days ahead. Your dad and mom are together again ❤️
Robert Quinn
Please accept my sincere condolences. George was very active in our local archery club as were his two brothers.
Katrina Fralic Sarty
Deepest condolences to you all, Take care and take comfort in your many memories and each other. Hugs
robert huskins
sorry to hear of georges passing
robert and jean huskins
Donna and Kirk Whynot
George’s family, so for your loss, thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Leon and Norma Robertson
.Linda and family, so sorry to hear of George’s passing.
Leo & Jacky Westhaver
Jo-Anne and all George’s family. We send our sincere condolences on your huge loss. George was a fine man. I got to know him through working at Bowater.
Leo & Jacky
marilyn whynot
To George’s family sending my condolences on the passing of your Dad. He is now at peace and will join Mom in heaven. Think of all the wonderful times spent together to help you thorough this difficult time. HUGS
Darlene Trimm
To all the family, So sorry to learn of your fathers passing. Hold your memories close to your heart. Darlene and Wayne Trimm
David and Bonnie Hatt
Michael,Laura-Lee,Joanne and families.So sorry to hear about George.We certainly had good times with your Mom and Dad.David has memories of the hunting and fishing trips.And let’s not forget the times singing and playing music.They were proud of you all.Thinking of you .Big hug!
Donald Inness
George was one of first members of the Archery Club that I worked with when I Joined.I never met a guy more good natured and hard working.People come and go but the memories remain.
Michael McLeod
Sorry to here about George’s passing
Ruby Stevens
Dear Laura-Lee, Joanne, Michael and All of George’s Family,
Words cannot express how sad I am for your loss. George was one of a kind – a unique man. He will be forever remembered and forever missed. I am sending you love and healing hugs.
Sincerest condolences,
Ruby
Coleen Stevens and Brian Kent
To All of George’s Family,
We are so sorry to hear of George’s passing. He was truly one of the good guys.
George was my Dad’s best friend and I’d like to think they are together right now, fishing on the same river Up There. George was an expert fisherman and an avid sportsman. It was often said that: “George Mansfield could catch a fish in a bathtub!”. My husband and George fished together many times on the Medway and he enjoyed those happy times with him.
George also holds a warm spot in my own heart. He gave the Toast to the Bride at our wedding and had everyone in stitches. I remember that speech fondly and can still see the mischievous grin on his face! I was very proud of him then.
We feel proud and privileged to have known George for the many years that we did. Rest in peace, Our Friend.
With sincerest condolences,
Coleen and Brian
Darren Whynot / Lisa Tarr
To Laura and all the family we are sorry for your loss
Enid MacKay
Linda and all of Georges family.
Please accept my sincere sympathy on your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you
Enid M.
Roger & Valerie Wilcox
Linda and family,
We were saddened to read about the passing of your brother George. Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. Please accept our sincere sympathy.
Barbara Burns
Linda,
I am saddened to hear that your
brother has passed away. Sincere
condolences to you and your family.
Donald and Debbie Stevens
Our heart felt sorrow for George’s family and friends
Debbie and I will always remember George for the happy and loving man he was. George was my Dads best friend and like a second father to me. George like my father loved nature and fishing. My father always said as he pointed to George with a smile of admiration and respect. Donald you can learn a lot from that man. Indeed I did. George will be missed by many, but his loving kindness and knowledge of life will be remembered for generations to come. Enjoy all that heaven has to offer and rest well my friend rest well.
Hugh Mosher
So sorry to learn of George’s passing. My thoughts are with all of you. May your memories help you all going forward.
Becky Williams
Sending condolences to the entire family of George, he was always a good person and a great friend to my parents. He will be surely missed.
Bea Delong
Linda: Condolences to you in the loss of your brother. Hugs, Bea
Patty Hirtle
Jo-anne, Laura & families…So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing… keep his memories close to your heart & Smile everytime you think of him…He will be smiling down at you all ♥️
Lynn Kempton-Lowe
Dear Linda,
I was so sorry to hear that your brother George has passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and the rest of George’s family at this very sad time in your lives.
Treasure all of the good memories and hold them close to your hearts. George will be missed by all who knew him.
Love from
Lynn xo
Reid and Patti Emenau
Dear Linda
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your brother.
Billand Anna Cox
Linda
Our sympathies on George’s passing, he will be greatly missed.
Doug and Sylvia Zwicker, Brian and Kim Mansfield
Sorry for the loss of your dad. We have many memories of your family with our families….George and Shirley are together again. Keep all your memories close to your heart and they will live on with you forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.