George L. HENDERSON

HENDERSON, George L. 1906 - 2007 Born on the North Sea island of Unst, Shetland Islands, Scotland on December 26th, 1906. Died at home at Empress Gardens, Peterborough Ontario on February 12th, 2007 at the age of 100, after a long and very full life. Dear father of Brian (Mary), Manotick/Perth, Isobel Knowles (Don), Peterborough, and Ralph (predeceased). Married for 67 years to the late Jean Finnigan (Shawville). Loving grandfather of Tina Bolton, Barbra Huggins, Nicholas Pezoulas (predeceased) and Mike Pezoulas; great grandfather of Lauren and Katie Bolton, Serena & Nikki Huggins, all of Peterborough. Uncle of many nieces & nephews in Canada and the U.S A. Brother of David, John and Christina (all predeceased). Orphaned at a very early age, George worked in a Shetland bakeshop from 4 am to 9 am prior to attending school six days a week, from the age of 14 to 18 to earn his journeyman papers and passage to Canada. A veteran of WW2, George served with the RCAF in England, India and Southeast Asia, attaining the rank of Squadron Leader. He went on to a very successful career of more than 25 years in management with the T. Eaton Company. George was a member of several service organizations, including the Kiwanis Club, Scottish Right Masons and the Shriners. He was past thrice illustrious master at Nipissing Lodge No. 20. Always a gentleman and impeccable in manner and dress, George remained in good health and good spirits to the end. A family service was held at the Kaye Funeral Home in Peterborough on February 15th. A graveside service will be held in the spring in North Bay for interment. Published in the Ottawa Citizen on 2/24/2007