George Alvin Gallagher

GEORGE ALVIN GALLAGHER, Q.C. A Veteran of WWII having served with the Canadian Army in Italy and Holland and recipient of the Bronze Lion Medal from the Netherlands. Passed away peacefully at Penetanguishene General Hospital, Penetanguishene, on Wednesday, July 29, 2009, in his 89th year. The late George of Port Severn was predeceased by his beloved wife of 63 years, Renee, on June 19th, 2009. Born in Port McNicol, George is the loving father of William and his wife Prudence of Toronto, and Michael and his wife Sophie of Leamington. Dear grandfather of Andrew, Emily and Peter. George spent many summers working on the CPR passenger boats before attending the University of Western Ontario and joining the Perth Regiment of the Canadian Army in 1941, attaining the rank of Captain. After the war, George studied law and settled in Leamington, Ontario where he practised law and pursued his lifelong passions of curling and golf. Upon retirement George and Renee moved to Gloucester Pool where they spent their remaining years among many good friends. A memorial service to celebrate George's life will be held at Bonar Presbyterian Church, Port McNicol on Friday, August 21st at 11 a.m. Funeral arrangements entrusted to CARSON FUNERAL HOMES - JH LYNN CHAPEL, 290 First Street, Midland, 705-526-6551. A memorial donation to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family if desired. Online Messages of Condolence are welcome at www.CarsonFuneralHomes.com A Memorial Tree will be planted by the Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes.