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George Ratcliffe Obituary

George E. Ratcliffe 'Sarge' WASHINGTON -- George was born in Portland on July 24, 1928, and went to be with his savior on Feb. 18, 2009, after a very short battle with leukemia. He graduated from Portland High School in 1946, joined the Air Force, served in two wars and retired as SMSGT after 22 years of service. He then worked at the Boeing Co., as a supervisor in Spares Planning for 26 years prior to retiring in 1993. He married Patsy Wood in 1952, had three children and divorced in 1976. He married Gloria Smallwood in 1986. He is survived by his wife Gloria; children Charles/Pam, George/ Debbie and Nance/Mike Moore; and 19 grandchildren/great- grandchildren. George was buried 'where heros rest' at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Wash. on Feb. 24.


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Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on Mar. 6, 2009.

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Merrilyn Stewart

February 28, 2009

Gloria, Chuck

How sad I was to hear about George. I enjoyed working and talking with him ( of course you know it was the accent) when he was in Spares. he was a great guy and will be missed by many.
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Don & Merrilyn Stewart

Porter/Wick Family

February 28, 2009

What can one say in tribute to a straight-arrow, true-blue American hero who gave selflessly to all around him and garnered respect and gratitude? "Thank you for everything, George" seems too small and yet he would be OK with that simple sentiment. We bid farewell to our friend, comrade, mentor and hero. Rest in peace Sarge, until we all meet again.

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