George KITCHING Obituary
KITCHING, Major General George
Died on June 15th, 1999, at his home in Victoria, British Columbia surrounded by his family
his son George and his son's wife Torbjorg, his three grandsons Knut, George and Tor Eivind, his garden and his dog Brandy. Major General George Kitching CBE, DSO, CD, Commander, Order of OrangeNassau (Netherlands), Officer of the Legion of Merit (USA), Commander, Military Order of Italy, Commander, Order of St. Maurice (Italy), Officer, Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, died as he lived with dignity, charm and courage after a long, glorious and distinguished life working for the public good in the service of Canada. A private family funeral has been held. A memorial service is planned in July. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the General George Kitching Scholarship Endowment Fund at Lester B. Pearson College of the Pacific, RR 1, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada V9B 5T7.
Published by The Globe and Mail from Jun. 23 to Jun. 24, 1999.