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George Kilvington
December 27, 1921 - November 22, 2014
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Born December 27th, 1921 in Port Alberni, BC, he passed away peacefully November 22, 2014 at Glenwarren Lodge in Victoria. George was predeceased by his infant son Ronald Dwayne, his wife Doris May and five brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his son George D. (Sue) Kilvington and his sister Elsie Robertson. George served though WW2 with the Royal Canadian Navy on both the North Atlantic and Pacific theaters.
He was wounded while on the Atlantic duty. After the war, he took employment at H.M.C. Dockyard where he was offered an electricians apprenticeship. He went on to serve the rest of his career at Dockyard, becoming Supervisor of the Electrical Shop. After retirement years, George became afflicted with Parkinson’s Disease which eventually caused him to be placed in Glenwarren Lodge. Thanks to the caring staff at Glenwarren Lodge. George was a kind, generous and honorable man.
Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made in George’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon.
Thanks for everything and Rest Well, Pappy.
A Celebration of Life will be held at The Chief and Petty Officers’ Mess CFB Esquimalt, 1575 Lyall Street, Esquimalt, BC on Saturday, January 10, 2015 from 1:00 – 3:00.
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From: H.W. Wallace Cremation and Burial Centre Staff
H.W. Wallace Cremation and Burial Centre Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Date & Time:
January 10, 2015
Beginning at 12:25pm
Location:
Chief and Petty Officers'' Mess
1575 Lyall Road
Esquimalt, BC Canada
1575 Lyall Road
Esquimalt, BC Canada
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The family has not designated a preferred charity at this time.
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