George Lidback Obituary

LIDBACK - George S. , 82, of Warren, CT died peacefully Monday, Aug. 11, 2014 at the Village Crest Center for Health and Rehabilitation, New Milford, CT. He was born June 11, 1932, the son of the late George S. and Isabel M. Lidback, 60 Putnam St., East Boston, MA. On June 10, 1961 he married Diana E. Gardner of Long Island, NY. George and Diana resided in West Hempstead, New York and later moved to Warren, CT where they lived out their lives in the serenity of their home, nestled in the hills just north of Lake Waramaug. Diana preceded George on October 4, 2009, following 48 years of marriage. In 1949 he proudly enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he continued to serve his country for over 31 years. He held the prestigious rank of Captain at the time of his retirement in 1980. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, a deeply spiritual man who dedicated his life to the church, especially Historic St. George's Church in Hempstead, N.Y and St Andrews Church in Marbledale CT, his close family and friends, and the many charities that he faithfully supported. He was a global minded individual, an avid reader and was always abreast of current events. He was a true lover of nature, animals and a steward of the land. For those who had the pleasure of knowing George, his calming nature and loving heart inspired one to become "a better person". He is predeceased by his sister Margaret and brothers Bruce and Henry Lidback. He is survived by his brother Keith Lidback, his "son" Craig Young, his sister in-laws Janice Lidback, Pam Spano and her husband Tony, his brother in-law Geoffrey Gardner and his wife Joan. His nieces and nephews; Susan Lidback, Stanley Lidback and wife Sheri, Marion Devlin and husband Robert, Kathryn and Rebecca Gardner. His grand-nephews Nicholas, Kevin and Daniel Devlin, his close childhood friend, Phillip Anthes as well as many other loving friends and family members. A celebration of life is scheduled for Saturday, October 25, 2014, 2:00p.m. St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Marbledale, CT. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Marbledale, Connecticut, St. George's Episcopal Church in Hempstead, NY or the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund in Oceanside, CA.

Published by Newsday on Aug. 30, 2014.
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Dear Family,

Thanks to Mister Riddick, who sent me an e-mail, I am now sure that your brother and uncle is the George Lidback I have been looking for during so many many years.

Maybe you wonder what made me search for George.
Let me explain:
From the time I was about 9 years old I stayed various summers at my aunt's house in England. My aunt worked in those days in the american embassy and became, together with her husband, friends with George.

That's how I met George. He also met my parents and as a result of that he come over a few times to Amsterdam, where he stayed in our house as a guest of the family.
And he was always very nice to me and my brother.

I have precious memories of George and rteasure the few photographs with him. He was a fantastic, warm and correct man.

One time when he stayed with us he biked all the way from Amsterdam to Switserland. After concluding the trip he handed over his bike to my brother. Wow!

And I was one of the first girls in Holland after the war to wear a patty-coat.
One patty-coat? Two patty-coats!
Thanks to? Yes indeed!
In England he bought me a pair of rollerskates. Imagine how happy he made me at the time.

Many times he took me by the hand and we visited together museums and other points of interest in London. Wow!

Unfortunately we lost contact due to whatever problems between George and my aunt and uncle in london.

But I have never forgotten the man that played such an important role during my childhood.
When I grew older I asked myself what made the special relationship between an American soldier and a little Dutch girl and started a quest to locate him.
I longed so much to meet him and express my gratitude for what he meant to.

As you know by now: unsuccessfully. Regrettably.
What I did was writing and phoning to various Lidback's in the USA. They were kind and helpfull but could not lead me to the one and only George I was looking for.
The society or union for veterans did not react to my writings; now I realize that they could have helped me, but....

Only the other day when I again keyed in his name on the web I came across this guest book and instantly I was convinced, and at the same time afraid, that my quest ends here.

Sadly enough he passed away. I don´t know whether this comforts you but know that George S Lidback will be always on the mind of a (in the meantime grown up) little Dutch girl!

With sympathy.
Els Zwerver-Failé.

Els Zwerver-Failé

September 5, 2014

Dear fam. Lidback,
First I want to condole you with the löss of your brother and uncle.
I am looking for more than twenty years for a George Lidback and suddenly I read that a George lidback passed away.
I don't know whether this is the George I have been to trying to locate for so many years and of whom I have so many warm memories.
So I am just asking if you know he was stationed in London. He came often to Holland in that time. It would be sad if it is the George I am looking for. I hope I will hear from you. I wish you much strengste in the comming times. My regards. Els zwerver-Faile. My email is: [email protected]
I would appreciatie it highly if you let me know.
[email protected]

Els Zwerver-Faile

September 4, 2014

When I reported to Camp Lejeune in June 1970, as a brand new 2nd Lt., I was assigned to Capt. Lidback's infantry company. It was one of the luckiest days of my life; the day he left us and retired from the USMC was one of the saddest of my life. I learned more from that man in 2 weeks than I learned in 9 months of officer training at Quantico, Va. Our company participated in exercises and operations in the UK, Denmark, the Caribbean, and Panama, and his officers and men revered him. In 30 years of active and Reserve USMC service, I never met a better officer than George Lidback. My heart is very heavy to learn that he has passed away. Semper Fi, Skipper...

Stuart Riddick

August 30, 2014

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