George DOCHERTY Obituary
Born in Glasgow, Scotland and in 1969 immigrated to Canada. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 70 years of age. Beloved husband of Karen (nee Noble) for 43 years. Devoted father of Edward and his wife Lee-Anne and Lisa and her husband Ryan Moran. Loving Grandpa of George (Brennan) and Ciaran. Dear brother of Tony and Bernadette (Ronnie Simpson). George will be fondly remembered by his brother-in-law Jim Noble (Laura), his nephews Diarmid, Fearghas, Chris and niece Hilary, his extended family and many friends. George was the executive Vice President of Guild Electric, where he worked proudly for 45 years. George sat on the board of directors of the Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario, and in 2010 received the Douglas J.B Wright Award for his dedication and commitment to the industry. He was also a Nidan in Chito Ryu Karate Do and secretary of The Canadian Chito Ryu Karate Do Association for over 20 years. "The winds will blow and the sun will shine from generation to generation through the trees of the garden but the day and the hour will surely come to take the highest apple from the knowledge tree"- An Ubhal as Àirde (The Highest Apple). Mass of Christian Burial will be held at HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, (91 Ribblesdale Drive, Whitby) on Saturday, October 1 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to The Arthritis Society or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West, (905-721-1234). Online condolences may be made at
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Chris & Allison Golz
October 21, 2017
A Year Has Passed. Always in Our Thoughts. Always in our Hearts. Always Remembered.
October 7, 2016
My deepest condolences to the Docherty Family at this difficult time. George was well respected in the electrical community. He will be missed by all.
Bruce Reardon
October 5, 2016
My deepest condolences to the Docherty family. Even though I knew George for a short time he was a very kind and respectful man. He will be sadly missed.
Your friend
Deb Hardy
George, Physiotherapist.
October 3, 2016
My sincerest condolences to the Docherty family at this difficult time. Karen, I've known you guys only for two weeks and I really enjoyed working with George. May the Almighty Lord give you the strength and courage to get through this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace. Sincerely :
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Jim Sayers
October 1, 2016
So sorry to hear that George had passed away. George was a major contributor to the success of Guild Electric and was well respected by anyone who knew him. My condolences to his family and friends.
October 1, 2016
Condolences to the Docherty family on their loss. George will be greatly missed at Guild Electric.
Harry Tim
Mike Rose
October 1, 2016
I sat on the GTECA board with George for the past 10 years. We will miss his industry insights, knowledge, guidance and humour. My sincerest condolences to his family.
Susan Boorman
October 1, 2016
George was an icon in the industry, I had the pleasure of working with George throughout my years at the Joint Apprenticeship Council and the Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario. He taught me so much about the industry. We will all miss him deeply.
Eryl Roberts
October 1, 2016
George walked into my office 32 years ago and he has been a colleague, mentor and friend ever since. George was a man of many strengthsintegrity, intellect, insight and intuition. George made a real difference to his industry and our lives. George was respected and admired by all who met him. I am deeply saddened by his passing and send my sincerest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.
Martin Sisler
October 1, 2016
My sincerest condolences to the Docherty family at this difficult time. George was a legend in his own time in both his karate and professional life. All those who knew George were privileged and all those who were close to him have definitely lost a very special man. Let us remember him as the vibrant and passionate man that he was and know that his legacy lives on. Thank you for the memories George. -- Martin Sisler (Richmond Hill Karate & Fitness)
Ken Nepaul
September 30, 2016
Karen, Ed and Lisa - Our deepest sympathies are with you at this difficult time. George spoke often of his family with pride. He was a great man who will be missed and remembered. Ken & Lorinda Nepaul
Scott McLeod
September 30, 2016
My condolences to Lisa and her family. George was the back bone of the company from what I was told by everyone. I will be forever grateful to George that he didn't fire me when he caught me speeding by him one day.
Scott G. Thompson
September 30, 2016
So sad that George has passed away. He was a true friend and mentor. His guidance to the electrical contracting industry was a stabilizing force and his presence will be missed. My condolences to his family and friends.
Harvey Brown
September 30, 2016
I will miss George who back in the 1980s welcomed me into the Canadian Chito Ryu Karate Association and often swapped emails on ways to make the Association better. A truly honourable and hard working man. My prayers and condolences go out to his family. Harvey Brown, Ottawa Chito-Kai
September 29, 2016
Sincerely sympathy Lisa and family. Nancy Nesbitt
September 29, 2016
Our deepest condolences to Sensei Ed and his family on the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Rene Richards & Family and Sandy & Al Neiilly (grandparents)
Barbara Vaclavik
September 29, 2016
My heartfelt condolences to Ed and Lee-Anne, and to the rest of the Docherty family. The love Mr. Docherty inspires in these pages is testimonial to an amazing man, I am sorry I never got to meet him.
Robert Rynyk
September 29, 2016
Our sincere condolence to the family & friends of George. He will be souly missed by the entire unionized electrical industry. His contributions benefited contractors & workers throughout this industry. His tough but fair, committed attitude helped build the working environment we all enjoy today. Another job well done George. Robert Rynyk Past Business Manager IBEW Local 353
September 29, 2016
George will be greatly missed, He led by example and always inspired others to do better. My condolences to the Docherty family.
Jim Margitta
September 29, 2016
George was a leader who inspired those around him to work hard, but he had a deep and caring conviction to ensure we shared the fruits of our hard work and dedication. Thank-you George, you'll be missed. God bless you for all you have done to make our lives, and those of our family better,
September 29, 2016
George will be greatly missed, my condolences to the Docherty family, he was a great man that brought a lot of respect to the electrical industry"
Keith & Laurie Russell
Melanie Kohek
September 28, 2016
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. He was truly a devoted father and husband. Sending you and your family thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Melanie Kohek and family
Lena Burnett
September 28, 2016
My condolences to the Docherty Family George will be missed dearly my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lena Burnett
September 28, 2016
My condolences to the Docherty Family George will be dearly missed and I am privileged to have met and worked with him.
September 28, 2016
George will be sadly missed, and fondly remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this very difficult time and deepest condolences
John & Rita Fiorini & Family
John Womack
September 28, 2016
Ed, Please accept my condolences and my best wishes to you. He was a great man that I respected very much.
September 28, 2016
Dear Sensei Ed Docherty,
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father. Sensei George Docherty was a pillar of the Canadian Chito-Ryu Karate-Do Association and will be greatly missed by all. You're in our thoughts at this most difficult time.
Nova Scotia Chito-Ryu Association
Dennis Golka
September 27, 2016
Myself and everyone at the Pickering dojo extend our deepest condolences in this hard time.
Dennis Golka
John Maher
September 27, 2016
Please accept our condolences with deepest sympathy, John & Noeleen Maher
Chris Regan
September 27, 2016
Ed ,I Know that he was very proud of you and the way you have lived your life and your life is a reflection of the quality of the man who was your Dad.
Chris Regan
September 27, 2016
It is with profound regret at the passing of George, my friend and fellow karateka, that I extend my condolences to his immediate and extended family. The sadness of his death for me is tempered the smiles that come so easily to my lips as I recall the many happy visits we shared.
NORM GILLIES
Isabel Glynn
September 27, 2016
Our deepest condolences to Karen, Ed, Lisa and his Guild family. It is the mark of a great man that he has touched so many lives. George was that great man. He will be missed.
Isabel Glynn
Derek Ryan
September 27, 2016
Dear Ed and Family,
I offer my sincerest condolences on your great loss. I will always remember my friend and Chito Ryu colleague George Docherty. He will forever be with us in our hearts.
Derek
Linda and Ken Corbett
September 27, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Condolences to all the family and particularly to Ed and his family from members of your Chito-ryu family here in New Brunswick.
Chris & Allison Golz
September 27, 2016
His dedication to the Chito-ryu community was an example of how he lived his life. With passion and intregrity he marched forward. His inspiration will certainly be missed. Our deepest condolences to his family. He was a great person.
Tim Brown
September 27, 2016
So saddened to hear this news of George's passing. My heart goes out to Karen, Ed and the rest of the family. You are in my thoughts as you go through this difficult time.
Susan & Richard McCaughey
September 26, 2016
Sensei Ed and all the Docherty Family,
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your father. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Sincerely,
Richard, Susan, Kaileb, Carter and Kayla McCaughey
Blythe McCleary
September 26, 2016
Sincere sympathy to George's family.
Blythe McCleary, Past President, ECAO
michael murphy
September 26, 2016
I worked on the pension committee as a provider of services and George was tough, clear in his needs and fair. A great Trustee and I respected George a lot. He will be sorely missed. His contribution to the welfare of electricians, past present and future, in the union was huge.
Michael Murphy, Sceptre Investment Counsel.
Kayyoum Ali
September 26, 2016
Condolences to the Docherty Family...George will be missed by all.
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