George Arthur IRWIN

IRWIN, George Arthur. Suddenly at Kingston, Ontario on Wednesday, June 20, 2007. Beloved husband of the late Joan (2006), cherished father of Mary (Mark Gibson), Jane (Mark Banyard), Stephen (Jacqueline Fraser), Patricia (Kevin Kitt), Ruth (Patrick Lee) and Timothy (Vicki Cook), and loving brother of Eric (Sandra), John (Penny), and Patricia (Dennis Bonham). Adored by his grandchildren Catherine, Sarah, Oliver, Rachel, Rebecca, Scott, Elizabeth, Adam, Caitlin, Trevor, Meghan, Alison, David, Benjamin, Hannah, Jamey, Devan and Calum. When not spending time with his grandchildren, George could be found outdoors. He was a keen gardener and an avid bird watcher. He always made time to give back to his community through volunteer work with organizations such as the Bequia Mission, the Kingston Field Naturalist Club, and the Rideau Trail Association. He was active in his church and will be missed by those who knew and loved him. Resting at James Reid Funeral Home, Cataraqui Chapel (1900 John Counter Blvd. at Highway 2). Friends will be received Sunday 7 to 9 p.m. A celebration of George's life will be held at St. Mark's Church, Barriefield, 268 Main Street, Kingston K7K 6W4, on Monday, June 25, 2007 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in George's memory may be made to St. Mark's Church or to the Bequia Mission (Donations by cheque only please) www.jamesreidfuneralhome.com Published in the Montreal Gazette on 6/23/2007