GEORGE H.R. MERKEL

1924 - 2019

BORN

1924

DIED

2019

GEORGE MERKEL Obituary

MERKEL, GEORGE H.R. September 8, 1924 - November 29, 2019 Passed away peacefully at Markham Stouffville Hospital in his 95th year. Predeceased by his loving wife Jeannette (2009). Loving father of Bev (Doug), Brenda (Bruce), Dale, David (Sanysa) and Doug (Pam). Devoted and proud Opa of Ashley, Sara, Taylor (Irene), Andrew and Eric (mother Nancy), Jake, Alexandra and William. Great-grandfather to Jeremy, Jase, Elsie and Olivia. George founded Eastern Refrigeration Supply Company Limited in 1963, which grew into an incredibly successful business that included his daughter Bev and sons David and Doug. As much as George loved working, his family meant the world to him. Numerous hours were spent making home movies, capturing special moments and turning them into lasting memories. George will forever be remembered for his wonderful smile, quick wit and his ability to fix or repair just about anything. The family wishes to thank George's homecare nurses, Vilma and Rose as well as the healthcare professionals on the Palliative Care floor at Markham Stouffville Hospital for their exceptional care. A celebration of life will take place in the new year.

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Published by Toronto Star on Dec. 3, 2019.

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Hartmut Reinsch

December 7, 2019

My deepest Condolences to the Merkel Family of his sons David and Doug and sister Bev.
Your Father George HR Merklel, may my good friend rest in peace .
I will miss our many talks throughout the years in our own Language .
Auf Wiedersehn, mein Treuer Freund.
Dein Kamerad Hartmut Reinsch

Keith Kanashiro

December 5, 2019

We are sorry for your loss. We would like to offer you and your family our deepest and most sincere condolences and may your father rest in peace. Remembering the time George invited us to his video editing room where he would have films stacked up and was proud to show that he loved to make family videos for long lasting memories. George was kind, lovable, welcoming man. I'm glad we had the chance to share time with him. Love,

Keith, Jasmine, Santi, Mia Kanashiro

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