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George Tripp Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jun. 21 to Jun. 23, 2008.

TRIPP, George Lester Tripp Peacefully in Veteran's Care at Parkwood Hospital, London, Ontario, June 20, 2008 in his 97th year. Retired 1972 as manager, Bank of nova Scotia, Arnprior, Ontario after 43 years of service. He also served overseas from 1940 to 1945 as a Major in the Canadian Army with the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa. Predeceased in 1998 by his beloved wife Lydia Louise (Bond) and dear brother Thomas Meredith Tripp in 1960. Dear father of Ian (Flora), Robert (Peter), Thomas (Karen). Loving grandfather of Cynthia (Mark) Strickland, David (Laura) Tripp, Meredith Tripp, Allan (Lindsay) Tripp, Eric (Julie) Tripp, Christopher MacIver. Proud great-grandfather to Benjamin, Mercede, William, Caroline, Halle. Uncle and great uncle to many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A private family gathering will celebrate his life and a plaque will be placed in his memory beside Lydia in Gibbons Park. A special thanks to the wonderful staff at Parkwood Hospital and to all the friends who visited and helped make Dad's last years so happy. Those who so desire may make a donation in his memory to Parkwood Hospital, London, Ontario.

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June 23, 2008

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June 21, 2008

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Rob Lavern

June 23, 2008

Bob, sorry about the death of your Dad, you were very fortunate to have him for so long

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Joyce Cavanagh-Wood

June 21, 2008

My memories of George and Lydia are from my teen years when they were such a wonderful, fun couple. May the family cherish their memories.

Bob & Jean MacIntosh

June 21, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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