We Remember

KERR, George William

June 17, 1922 — July 24, 2015

Life Member Scouts Canada and 62nd Toronto Scout Group (73 years); RCAF WWII and 883 (Kelowna) Wing RCAF Association; Member St. George’s Lodge (Kelowna) No. 41 B.C. & Y, Life Member Ulster Lodge No. 537 AF&AM Toronto; and Mosaic Lodge No. 559 AF&AM, Toronto; Centennial Lodge No. 684, AF&AM, London, Ont.; Theodore Breck Lodge No. 714 F&AM Cleveland, Ohio; Occident Chapter No. 77 RAM, Streetsville, Ont.; Kelowna Chapter No. 17, RAM, Kelowna B.C.; Geoffrey de St. Aldemar Preceptory No. 2, Thornhill, Ont. Passed peacefully at the age of 93 in Kelowna, B.C., Husband to Gwendolyne M. (Reynolds) for 60 loving, busy years. Loving Father of Judy (Terry) Sanderson, Langley, B.C.; and Sue (Bob) Mapson, Kelowna, B.C.; Grandfather (“Poppa”) to Kaileigh Kerr Mapson and Brianne Nicole Mapson, and Brookelyn Kerr Sanderson. Dear Sister-in-law Audrey Reynolds, and nieces and nephews Catherine and Don Walker and sons Gordon and Bryan, Corinne Ness (deceased), and Walter Ness and family of Toronto area, and many Reynolds family nieces and nephews in Ontario. Dear cousins and friends in N. Ireland and special lifelong friends Brian and Linda Watts of England and many other Scouting friends around the world. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Grant Chamberlain and staff. Dad will be lovingly remembered for his devotion to family and love of celebrating any and all occasions. He will also be remembered by his lifelong friends that he made through his dedication to these organizations. There will be a memorial service, Masonic service and RCAF Service at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC on August 24, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. Reception to follow at Springfield Funeral Home. Donations in memory of George W. Kerr are appreciated to the Ross Hennigar Campership Fund c/o Scouts Canada, 120-10 Kodiak Cr. Toronto, Ont. M3J 3G5 or Masonic Community Charities Fund for the Okanagan Cancer Car Project, 2251 Abbott St. Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 1E2. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

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Monday, August 24, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.

Location
Springfield Funeral Home

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The service for KERR, George William is scheduled for Monday, August 24, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. . Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.

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  • Tracey (Nurse Next Door) says:
    August 13, 2015 at 9:02 pm

    So sad to hear!! Such a sweet man!
    My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time!!
    Tracey

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  • Vic Ukrainetz says:
    August 14, 2015 at 7:51 am

    I am sorry to hear the sad news . I have known George for many years and dealt with him the last 10 years . I found George to be a real gentleman and a good friend . He will be missed by all.

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  • Wayne Elgie says:
    August 15, 2015 at 10:42 am

    George was a great team player for Grand Master Lou Copeland back in 1983-5. He contributed so much to the Craft. Truly a fine mason. Fraternally, Wayne Elgie

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  • GLENN & MARLENE BEAVER MENTOR, OHIO says:
    August 16, 2015 at 4:02 am

    GWEN;
    WE WERE SADDENED TO HEAR OF GEORGE’S PASSING. OUR FRIENDSHIP WITH YOU AND GEORGE GOES BACK MANY YEARS. WE HAD MANY GREAT TIMES BOTH HERE IN THE CLEVELAND AREA AND IN TORONTO. GEORGE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON WHO WE FEEL HONORED TO HAVE KNOWN. GOD BLESS YOU & YOUR FAMILY.

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  • Ken Sinclair and Lola Fraboni says:
    August 16, 2015 at 9:20 am

    Gwen and family, we extend our sincere condolences in your loss and grief. Our community as well has lost a great and quintessential Steward of God’s works.

    May he rest in peace,
    Ken ‘n Lo

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  • Richard Allgood says:
    August 17, 2015 at 11:56 am

    On behalf of the Officers and Members of Geoffrey de St. Aldemar Preceptory No.2 I extend our most sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

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  • Paul Kasulis says:
    August 19, 2015 at 7:22 am

    Gwen & Family – On behalf of the members of Ulster Lodge No. 537 AF&AM Toronto, we extend our sincere condolences in your loss and grief of George. He was always a great inspiration and mentor to the members of our Lodge over the years. He shall be in everlasting remembrance.
    God Bless.

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  • Suzanne Bezanson (Macdonell) says:
    August 20, 2015 at 2:31 pm

    Dear Gwen, Judy and Susan,
    I send my deepest sympathies to you on hearing of George’s passing. My thoughts are prayers are with you all.

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  • Ken and Lois Richards says:
    August 22, 2015 at 7:42 am

    So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers Gwen, Judy, Susan, grandchildren and sons-in-law.

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  • Carmen Alexander-Nash says:
    August 23, 2015 at 5:10 pm

    Dear Sue, Bob, Gwen and family, It has been a long time since we have been in touch but wanted to let you know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers on the passing of your George. Reading his obituary brought back memories and smiles and I know in time this will be the same for all of you. What a wonderful life you have shared with him. Hugs from Milton, Ontario, Carmen, Jack, Victoria and Aaron

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