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George Wildes Obituary
George retired from the U.S. Coast Guard as a commander after 24 years of service. He was a communicant of St. Michael Church and loved the beach and clamming. George was an avid yard sale guy, who enjoyed a big bargain, enjoyed playing cards with family and was a Connecticut Sun and UCONN women's basketball fan.
He will be dearly missed by his three children, Scott T. Wildes of Pawcatuck, Michael R. Wildes and wife Lynn of Dudley, Mass., and Margaret T. Fellows of Westerly; two brothers, Kevin Wildes of Westerly and Richard "Dicky" Wildes of Groton; five grandchildren: Emerson, McKenzie, Hayden, Jeremy and Meridan; and great-grandchild Jayce. George was predeceased by his brother Robert Wildes; and his sister Judith Groppelli.
Visiting hours will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce Street, Westerly. A Funeral Liturgy will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, at St. Michael Church, 60 Liberty Street, Pawcatuck. Burial with full military honors will follow at St. Michael Cemetery, Pawcatuck. For online condolences, please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com.
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Kathy
July 12, 2024
Think of you all the time. Missing you always.
Please tell Auntie and my Mom&dad I miss them all and love you all.
Hope your having fun playing 31
Robert Driesen
September 18, 2023
I knew George and Doris from San Juan PR, as my father was also a USCG Officer. I spent a number of days with George when he was the weekend OOD. My fasanation with engineering was being nutrued by him. He would explain complex mechanical operating systems to me. These times in life are some my most cheerist ones. I owe my engineering career to him. I often reflect on these times and it brings a smile.
MaryAnn Brennan Mullenhour
July 27, 2021
George was my cousin and was always a good guy, Sympathy to his children and grandchildren Remember all the good memories
Nancy Burr
July 23, 2021
Maggie, deepest sympathy to you and your family. I recently lost my mom in April so losing the second parent. I know how you feel. Hugs to you.
Diane Arrieta
July 21, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cheryl Nowicki
July 21, 2021
So sorry for your loss! George was one of a kind and always made you laugh with his stories! He will be greatly missed, but I know he's having a great time with Doris and Bernie!
Jennifer Martin
July 21, 2021
Scott so sorry for your loss..you are in my thoughts...
Doug and Nancy White
July 20, 2021
To The Wildes Family,
George was one of a kind and he will be greatly missed. We always had a lot of laughter and joy when our families were together. He will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to know him. Thinking of all of you as you remember him. Love, Nancy and Doug
Betsy Kenniston
July 18, 2021
Rest peacefully, Cousin George.
Dale Allen
July 18, 2021
Scott and family I am sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers sent to all.
Sandra Goode-Ferguson
July 18, 2021
Kevin and Dicky and the Wildes family i am sadden to hear George has died.I have great memories of the Wildes family especially your mothers friendship with my mother (Mary Brown 1 Walnut St) I will never forget the kindness shown to me growing up your fa.ily means a lot to me but unfortunately life's journeys have taken us on different paths and we have not seen each other in years.Rest easy George as you unite with your loved ones.
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