The Chronicle-Herald - The Mail-Star - September 11, 1993
The Chronicle-Herald - The Mail-Star - September 11, 1993
GEORGE, Percy Sterling - 70, Upper Whitehead, Guysborough County, died September 9, 1993, in the Halifax Infirmary. Born in Upper Whitehead, he was a son of the late Abraham and Margaret Ann (Grover) George. He was a retired fisherman and a former relief lighthouse keeper at Whitehead and Queensport. He was a veteran of the Second World War and member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 117, Charlos Cove. He is survived by his wife, the former Florence O'Leary; four daughters, Vonda Rhynold, Peas Brook; Susan (Mrs. Kevin McKeough), Fox Island; Linda Hoglund, Dartmouth; Cathy, at home; two sons, Eugene O'Leary, Harvey, both of Upper Whitehead; four sisters, Mrs. Minnie MacMillan), Trenton; Mrs. Thelma Pembrook, Halifax; Genette, Toronto; Adeline (Mrs. Elmer DesRoches), Truro; halfbrother, Seymour Meads, Queensport; four brothers, Paul, Queensport; Ira, Abe, both of Upper Whitehead; Phil, Guysborough; nine grandchildren; two great-granddaughters. He was predeceased by a daughter, Nancy in infancy; sister, Juanita; three brothers, Allan, Edward, Harvey. Visitation will be 2-9 p.m. today, 9-noon Sunday in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Canso. Fuenral will be 1p.m. Sunday in St. Vincent de Paul Church, Queensport, Rev. Paul MacNeil officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to any charity.
