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George Harvey Coutts Paterson, 85, of Liverpool NS, passed away at his home on Nov 15, 2023.
George was born in Liverpool to Henry Ambrose and Mary Shaw (Coutts) Paterson.
George went to high school in Liverpool and graduated from Nova Scotia Technical College in 1961 with an engineering degree. He continued his education in England with a two year Athlone Fellowship. He married Carole on July 20, 1963 in Wilmslow, England. In the early part of his career, George worked at CIL, Shaw Brick and Spruce Falls Paper Company before moving home to Bowater Mersey Paper Company in 1970. He held numerous engineering and management roles at Bowater and retired in 1995. Dad had a wide range of hobbies and interests including the Mersey Band (trumpet), accordion, photography, woodworking, baseball, curling, model railways, trivia & war history, beer & wine making and worldwide travel.
George is survived by his wife of 60 years Carole (Smith) and sons Andrew (Peggy Murphy), Ian (Glenys Gibson), Keith, and Gordon (Tracie McNulty). Grandchildren are Gareth, Lucinda, Alexander and Zara.
George was predeceased by his parents and older brother David.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool, N.S. George’s celebration of life will be held on November 27, 2023 in Chandlers’ Funeral Home, 91 Union St, Liverpool. Visitation and reception from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. with words of remembrance beginning at 7:00 pm. No flowers by request. Charitable contributions may be given to the VON, Queens County Branch or a charity of your choice. To share memories or condolences please visit www.chandlersfuneral.com.
If you would like to raise a glass in Dad’s memory, his favorite beverages included tea, beer, wine and good single malt scotch (preferably a Speyside).
The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the palliative care team who made it possible for him to die peacefully in his own home surrounded by family.
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John and Donna Murray
Dear Carole and family
Donna and I were saddened to hear of George’s passing. We always had time for a chat at the post office! Our sincere condolences……
John and Donna
Charlotte and Bobby Kelley
Carole, Andrew, Ian, Keith, Gordon and families. Please accept our sincere condolences. May your wonderful memories help you through the difficult days ahead. We will certainly miss seeing and chatting with George. Hugs to all!
Sandi Haynes
Carole, Andrew, Ian, Keith & Gordon – I was saddened to hear of George’s illness and passing. He was a lot of fun and had a great sense of humour. A lobster feast was hosted by George was the best.
We shared many morning chats over the Chronicle Herald and I will forever remember him sharing his sandwiches at lunch in the sunroom with Rainy out of everyone’s sight.
May you all be at peace with your fond memories. He will be very missed.
In my thoughts,
Sandi
London, ON
Donna Denison
Sorry to hear of George’s passing – I remember him well from the Bowater days – he was a great guy. My condolences to you all.
Doug & Dot Winters
Carole and family
Dot & I want you to know you are all in our thoughts. I have known George all my life and have many great memories. We grew up in the same neighborhood, played in bands and worked together.
What ever he did he did well and was a good friend and community member.
Hold on to all your good memories.
Doug & Dot
Seana Collins
Deepest sympathies to Carole, Ian and family. Love Seana and Jack.
Bonni and Tim
Carole and Andrew, Ian, Keith, Gordon and family: We are so sorry for your loss.
I will miss chatting with George, the conversation was always interesting and the Scotch delicious.
Tim McDonald
Dear Carole and family,
So sorry to hear about George’s passing. We looked forward to both of you coming into Memory Lane. You always took the best vacations and we enjoyed hearing about your travels and lots of other interesting stories. You are in my thoughts at this very sad time.
Heather Cook
Carole, Andrew, Ian, Keith, Gordon, and family,
My thoughts are with all of you, and I am so sorry for your loss. George was one of my favourite people – he always had a big mischievous grin, twinkling eyes, and usually was ready to tease or tell me something funny.
May your memories of him be a comfort to you at this very sad time.
Heather
Murray Kirkpatrick
Carol and family, my sincere condolences. George was a good man. May many memories sustain you over time.
Phyllis C Tutty
Carole and family,
So sorry for your loss. I also knew George from the Bowater days and started working
there in 1972. So we were both new comers. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Shane McDougall
So sorry for your loss Gordon, Keith, Ian, Andrew and Mrs. Paterson.
Gordon and Jackie Eisnor
Carole and family: Our sincere condolences to all George’s family.I will miss our many chats at the post office.
Jonathan Pitblado
Andrew and siblings, I am saddened by the death of your Dad. He was always so warm and gentle in our dealings in the 1970s and early 1980s. He was the same way when I met him and your Mom at Lanes about 6 years ago. Heather Cook described him well in her post. You were lucky to have him.
ALICE SIMPSON
My love and best wishes to you all at this time. I was so very sorry to hear of George’s sudden death, but glad he didn’t suffer for long.
He was a dear, good man, and a much-loved cousin to me.
John Fletcher
So sorry to hear of George’s passing…he was a very nice guy whom was always a pleasure to have a short chat with when I crossed paths with him during my walks…condolences to his family…
Diane Munro
Carol and boys.
Our sincere sympathy to you all at this time.
Sincerely Diane and Ian Munro.
Marjorie Powell
Dear Carole and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of George’s passing. For a while I have missed seeing him out on his walks. He always had a smile and obviously great determination to get out and about and enjoy greeting friends and neighbours.
You are all in my thoughts at this sad time.
Marjorie
Susan Stopford
Dearest George, so many memories from a friendship spanning 40+ years. You taught me to play bridge, through tears at times as you marveled at my ineptitude. We enjoyed many shared Christmases and summer days of BBQ’S and wine. You will be missed. Sincere condolences to you Carole and to your extended family. I wish I were closer to share this time with you all. Much love from my house to yours.
Lisa Whynott
Mrs. Patterson, Gordon, Keith, Ian, and Andrew,
I was deeply saddened to hear about Mr. Paterson’s passing. As I reflect on the cherished memories from our childhood on the street, I’m reminded of the special moments we shared. Mr. Paterson was always there, connecting with us kids, sharing his passion for trains, and encouraging us to pick choke cherries for that unique choke cherry wine. And, of course, the unforgettable joy of smashing the gingerbread house and indulging in spaghetti at those fantastic parties each year. Mr. Patterson always seemed larger than life!
Sending you all heartfelt hugs during this difficult time.
Warmest regards, Lisa
Allen Fownes
Carole and Family, sincerest sympathies from the Fownes family – Dad was sad to hear the news of George’s passing – I remember him well from that well-played trumpet in our clarinet-ears down in the front row and his accordion on band trips – he was proud of his family and they are a reflection of him.
Robert & Sally Fader
Carole and boys:
Sending sincere condolences at this very sad time.
Rika Bolivar
Sorry to hear of this sad news. He was one of my happy hours at the old tavern and always made me laugh. Hugs to the family
Enid MacKay
Carole and family
Please accept my sincere sympathy on your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Sincerely
Enid M.
Doug and Pat Lohnes
Carole and family: I was fortunate to know George through the Bowater years. He was always helpful in any situation with a great sense of humour. Our sincere condolences .
barry whalen
Carole, Andrew, Ian, Keith, Gordon and families, please accept our sincere condolences……….We didn’t know George long but half to tell you that he was one of our favorite people to work for……He was a great guy with a big smile and some stories we talked about over his years was very special.
He will be sadly missed,
Roland Evans and Barry Whalen
RollBare Carpentry Services
marilyn whynot
To Carol and family sending my condolences on your loss . Hold close special memories spent together as a family.
Judy Mooney
Carole and family. We are sad to learn of George’s passing. It was our good fortune to meet on a trip through Portugal, Spain and Morocco a few years ago and have often spoken of the fun times we shared. May your hearts too be filled with happy memories of this special man.
Homer and Judy Mooney
James Peach
To the family, so sorry to hear of George’s passing. Knew him from the Bowater Era. He was a straight shooter & an honest man. I had alot of respect for him. May God give you each the comfort now & in the future to help you through this great loss.
Leon and Norma Robertson
So sorry to hear of George’s passing. We grew up in the same neighbourhood. And continued to chat along our walks. After We moved back to Liverpool.
Jean Strum
Dear Carol and family:
Please accept my sincere condolences at George’s passing. Whenever I met him he always had a big smile and twinkling eyes. I also remember him at school and he was always great fun. Do take care and try to remember the good times. It really does help to ease the pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincere,
Jean Strum
Jeffrey Miller
Sad That we have to leave this world. However, Knowing that you leave with a Loving Family helps! I have many connections with the Family as a neighbour ,Teacher of all the sons and Carol as My Main Lady in Producing “Grease”! However , That drink of Scotch on Zwicker Avenue? It didn’t go without an explanation of where it came from! Rest in Peace George!
The Whites
Our sincere condolences to all of George’s family and friends, he sure will be missed in our sweet town. Seems like he was everywhere, out and about. Great dear people to work for and we did our entire time of business. We will raise a glass for you , or maybe two George.
Diane and Donald
Robert & Marjorie MacGowan
Carole and family, we are deeply sorry for your loss. We send our condolences. Robert and Marjorie
Terry & Stephanie Hurrell
To Carole and her boys, we send our condolences. What a wonderful family! Thanks for the sharing – we remember the music in school and the community – Bowater-Mersey Band, Liverpool Boys’ Choir and Winds of Change productions.
Rest in peace, George. To all the rest of the family, please treasure the many memories. Love, Terry & Stephanie Hurrell.
Kreon (Casey) and Anne Cyros
To Carol and the boys, our deepest condolences! The world has lost another good man. While Anne went through school with George, it wasn’t until I met him at a much later school reunion on Somerville Beach years ago that I got to know George. Over the many remaining years, we shared memorable visits, trips to PEI, vineyard tours in NS, Thanksgivings at our cottage, hefty conversations about world politics, and documented stories of his and Carol’s world travels. While I did not share his love of fine whiskies, we always enjoyed his home-brewed beer and wine. A man for all seasons, we also will miss him terribly. Carry on George – until we meet again.
Brian and Maryam Wagner
Dear Andrew, Carole, Ian, Keith, Gordon and your families,
So sorry to hear about George’s passing. Always enjoyed talking with him, he and I had some interesting and spirited conversations over the years. Our deepest condolences to you and your families.
Iris Inkpen
Carol, so sorry for your loss.
Norma and Peter Coutts
We have many happy memories of times with George and family in Scotland and Canada over many years, the most recent being driving round the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton Island. Our lives were truly enriched by having known him
Best wishes to Carole and the extended family,
Terri (Huskins) Longmire
Keith and family:
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father/husband. I am sending my condolences to you and your entire family at this very sad time.
Gary Feindel
So sorry to hear. Please accept my condolences for a boss that I enjoyed working for and had the utmost respect for. RIP George.
Michael Smith
To Carole, Andrew, Ian, Keith and Gordon
We were very sorry to hear of George’s passing and send you our condolences and good thoughts. George was a lot of fun and we enjoyed those few times we got to spend time with him, here in the UK or when he welcomed us to your home in Nova Scotia. Will raise a glass of whisky to George on Monday.
Love from Roger, Yvonne, Michael, Julie, Adam and Owen
Ann & Mark
To Keith, Carole, and family,
Wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Thinking of you as you celebrate your dad’s/George’s beautiful life.
Love, Ann & Mark
R.K. MacKinnon
Carole and family,
Very sorry to hear of George’s passing. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Robyn Smith
Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
George was thoughtful, generous, adventurous and kind. Great times were had with George and Carole both in Canada and England.
George will always be in our thoughts and hearts, he was a great OK kind of guy. Bless you George .
Peter, Bobbi and Scott.
Julia
Jacqui, Julia and Beth wish to offer our condolences to Aunty Carole and cousins Andrew, Ian, Keith and Gordon.
Our thoughts are with you all xx
David Cross
To the Paterson family
I am very sorry for your loss. I feel a loss too as George was a special person, someone I had the pleasure of working with and an ongoing friendship with as a group we met quarterly for lunch.
David Cross
Fred Giffin
Most sincere condolences to Carol and family. George was a friend, a colleague at work and in later years one of a group of us who shared a few suds on Friday afternoons at the tavern. There are so many stories of our years at Bowater but I will share one that comes to mind. I followed George after his term as company rep for the CPPA Atlantic Branch. On my first trip in this capacity, I was asked if I could play the piano because George always tickled the ivories and entertained everyone after the days meetings. I told him when I came back that I could not fill his shoes. His railways, village and trains spectacular and awe inspiring. I raise a Kieth’s to my friend George. Rest in Peace.
Fred Giffin
Sincere condolences to Carole and family. So many memories at work, on company trips and after our weekly times of conversation and a few suds at the tavern. His trains, village and all that went with it was a most spectacular and awe inspiring testament to an admirable talent. I raise a Kieth’s to you George. Rest in Peace my friend.
Mary Keirstead
Mrs. Paterson and Family,
I was saddened to hear that my friend George has passed away. We met at the Queens Place walking track. I walked faster than he did, passing him quite a few times. Finally I slowed down and introduced myself and we had a lovely chat. After that there were many days when we’d pass a few laps, checking up on our families, discussing the world situation, reminiscing about this and that. I told him about my family cottage at Sebim Beach and he remembered his family renting that very cottage years ago! I wish I had known George longer. He was a lovely, kind man and I’ll miss him. Please accept my sympathy and best wishes.
June Lohnes-Davis
Andrew and family. My sincere condolences on the passing of your father.
June Lohnes-Davis
James Thorbourne
Carole, Andrew, Ian, Keith and Gordon: I was sorry to hear of George’s passing. I have fond memories of swim team trips with George in the big family station wagon. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
James Thorbourne
Diane Swanzey
I send my sincere condolences to George’s family. I am a long time high school friend of ‘/George and have many happy memories of him, and our good times. We were a special group.
Sincerely Diane ( ‘Whalen ) Swanzey