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Mr. George James Greyeyes
1927 - 2014
Mr. George James Greyeyes
1927 - 2014
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BORN
1927
DIED
2014
George Greyeyes Obituary
(Proud Veteran and longtime resident of Hollandview Trail Retirement Community, Aurora)
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on Monday November 10, 2014 at the age of 87 years. George Greyeyes husband of the late Jean (nee Swimmer) and beloved father of Phyllis and her husband Steven Walper of Toronto and Michael Greyeyes and his wife Nancy of Aurora. Proud grandfather of Olivia, Emma and Edward Walper and Eva and Lilia Greyeyes. George was predeceased by his sister Genevieve Greyeyes. Friends may call at the Thompson Funeral Home, 530 Industrial Parkway South, Aurora 905 727-5421 on Thursday November 13, 2014 from 1 to 5 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15347 Yonge St. Aurora on Friday at 10 a.m. followed by cremation. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated.
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Shirley Gentzyel
November 29, 2014
I am so sorry for the loss of your Father. I am sure he was so proud of you and the Wonderful Man you have grow to be. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Carol Lafond
November 14, 2014
Peace and prayers to family as your father, grandpa makes his journey to the spirit world. We were blessed to have him for so long.
November 14, 2014
I'm sorry for your loss,take your memories they will hel.
Alice
November 13, 2014
Michael, Nancy. Eva, Lilia, Phyllis, Steven. Olivia, Emma, & Ed
We are all so sorry to hear about the passing of George, your father/grandfather. I know you will all miss him dearly. I think Nancy's dream she had the other day confirms that George has moved on to a place that is full of happiness and peace.
You are in our thoughts and prayers - Myles, Karen, Connor & Carson (Naples, FL)
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November 13, 2014
I imagine uncle George and auntie Jean are dancing and smiling, together again with our grannies and grandfathers near by. Take care Michael and Phyllis and families. Pam Swimmer, Calgary
Sandra Ranville (nee Simaganis)
November 12, 2014
Uncle was a kind gentle soul
Sarah Green
November 12, 2014
Sending so much love to you all. May his memory live forever in the eyes and smiles of your beautiful children. With love and sympathy. Sarah Green and family.
Janice and Larry Lee
November 12, 2014
Dear Michael, Nancy, Phyllis, and girls,
All our love and sympathy we extend to you on the loss of your father and grandfather. May George rest in eternal peace in the loving arms of God. May you find peace and comfort in all the wonderful memories you hold in your hearts of this sweet and gentle man.
David Greyeyes
November 12, 2014
Mike
My condolences to you and your family as well as your Sister.
Barnett and Rita Kurtz
November 12, 2014
Dear Michael, Nancy, my dear nieces Ava and Lillia and the entire Greyeyes family:
Please know that all of you are in our prayers. We share in your grief over the loss of your sweet and gentle Dad, Michael and Phyllis. We are with you in spirit if not in body.
Beverley Greyeyes (cousin)
November 12, 2014
With deepest sympathy on the lose of your father and grandfather. I shall keep him in my prayers.
Deborah Holzli
November 12, 2014
My condolences to Phyllis and Michael and families on your loss. He was a great uncle.
November 12, 2014
May love surround you as you walk through this period of grief. He has returned to the Creator and all those who have walked before him. He was a wonderful man and we loved him!
Ted and Brenda Silverhand
James Greyeyes
November 12, 2014
May you rest in peace cousin George! Our Prayers are with the family, children Phyliss and Michael and families. Our love Jim and Rose Greyeyes
Molly Callaghan
November 12, 2014
George was a gentle caring person and a great addition to the Hollandview Trail Retirement Community. He will be sadly missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.
God Bless!
Molly Callaghan
Deanna Greyeyes
November 12, 2014
May the peace of God be with you Phyllis and Michael and your families during this sad time.
Maria Karakoulas
November 12, 2014
Deepest condolences Phyllis and Steven. May he always rest in peace and his memory be eternal.
With love and prayers, Maria, Grigoris and the boys.
Deborah Greyeyes
November 12, 2014
My condolences to Phyllis and Michael and families in their lose. May the Lord give you his blessings and peace.
Deborah Greyeyes
November 12, 2014
My condolences to Cousin George's family and friends. He was a gentleman and I keep him in my prayers. May the Lord's peace and blessings be with Phyllis and Michael and families.
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