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Age 92, of Bethel Park, on Tuesday, August 4, 2009. Beloved husband for 71 years of Mildred E. Galbraith; father of the late Thomas W. (surviving spouse, Gerry), the late Sandra E. Galbraith, Karen J. Sippel and David K. Galbraith; brother of Margaret Anthony and Helen Schweitzer; also survived by six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. George was a member of International Union of Operating Engineers Local 66. Family will receive friends at the MILTON E. HAMEL MORTUARY, 169 McMurray Road, Upper St. Clair Twp., on Thursday 11am to 2pm.
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George Henry with his sisters Margaret and Helen, circa 1927
August 10, 2009
JOHN KRAVOS
August 6, 2009
SORRY TO HEAR OF GEORGE'S PASSING. MANY GOOD MEMORIES, ALWAYS A VERY PLEASANT PERSON TO BE WITH.
HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED, WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THEIR VISITS WITH US.
GEORGE AND TOM PUT AN ADDITION TO OUR PORCH, AND WHEN WE SIT THERE IT BRINGS BACK SO MANY GOOD MEMORIES.
Sue Augenstein
August 6, 2009
Aunt Millie, Karen, David, & all of the family,
Uncle George's sense of humor will always be my fondest memory. Jay & I send our deepest sympathy & prayers to you all. Uncle George & Dad were the best of buddies & now are together again. Uncle George always called me Susie & had names for everybody. He was a special guy & will be greatly missed. It was great to see you all today. Our love to you all, Jay Augenstein & Susan Spargo Augenstein
Deborah Horvath
August 6, 2009
Aunt Millie, Karen and David, I send our love and condolences to you all in the loss of a fun, loving husband and father. I have great memories of Uncle George and his King of Teasing ways. He made me laugh and I can hear him calling my mom "Maggy" and my brother "Cricket"..always up to travel. To Gerry and Grand and Great-Grand kids your loss is incaluable and may the memories always stay alive in your hearts and stories shared.
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August 6, 2009
Dear Millie, sending our love and prayers to you and family. George was a really good friend for many years.love Bill and Bev Shoup
The Galbraiths in the Early 1940's
Cheryl Schweitzer
August 6, 2009
Dear Aunt Millie, Karen, David, Gerry, Nancy, Wayne, Tom, Julie, and family,
I have many fond memories of the good times we all had together with Uncle George. I loved spending time with him on the Allegheny River when I was a kid; he taught me about boating safety as we passed through the locks.
I remember his kind words when I lost my own father. I will miss his boyish grin, his gentle teasing, and his irrepressible love of life.
My prayers and love to all of you.
Maxine/ Rudy Canonaco
August 5, 2009
Millie, Karen & David. I will miss Uncle George. We had a lot of great times while growing up and spent many hours water skiing on the Allegheny River. You two let me stay with you when I was attending school in Pgh and that was a great help.
Love and Prayers to all of you.
Maxine & Rudy Canonaco
Megan McPherson
August 5, 2009
Millie and family,
I met George through my dad Wilbur. He was always so pleasant and sweet, his nickname for me was "sister sue." I know my father will miss George stopping by to visit and he will miss spending time with him. There are very few people my dad refers to as his "friends" and George was one of them. My prayers go out to you all at this difficult time. I pray that George is in peace now and re-united with those who left us before he did.
Operating Engineers Local Union #66
August 5, 2009
Condolences from the officers and membership of Operating Engineers Local #66 in the loss of your loved one and our Brother, George.
Larry Van Tine
August 5, 2009
Aunt Millie, Karen, David, I have fond memories of my early years with my favorite Aunt and Uncle. Boating, fishing, water skiing (I tried but) story telling, riding horses on the farm and having a blast. You'll always be remembered and thanks for being there. God Bless
David VanTine
August 5, 2009
Aunt Millie, Karen ,David , Gerri and family--Our deepest sympathy to you and your family--Uncle George was a wonderful man who loved to tease and his knickname for me was " cricket" My thoughts and prayers are with you--In deepest sympathy--David and KAthy VanTine
Beverly Spargo Bachri
August 5, 2009
Aunt Millie, Jeanie and David, I am so sorry to hear about Uncle George. You all are part of such great memories from my childhood. All of the boating and motorhome experiences and joy that came from those experiences. Uncle George and my Dad's friendship is one of those rare precious friendships that don't happen very often. Uncle George was very special to me and his memory will live on through that. I am so glad that Rachel and I were able to visit recently. You are in our prayers.
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