George Patrick CHARLAND

CHARLAND, George Patrick - (May 15, 1937 - February 23, 3008) With the greatest dignity and respect, surrounded with the love of his family, George's life journey came to completion following a courageous three year battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Ruth of 20 years, cherished Dad of Mark and his wife Lisa, Marcel, Michael John, Maurice and his wife Elizabeth, Murray (predeceased), step-son Paul and his wife Erika, and Brian and his fiancée Amy. Loving brother of Leona, Therese, Eva, Roland, Emile and step-brother Bruce, predeceased by sister Pat and brother John. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren Marisa, Logan, Zzachry and Emilia. George retired from General Motors on March 4, 1996 following 31 years of service. He remained an active member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish and was a proud Fourth Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus Council 9989. He enjoyed working with wood and spent many quiet retirement hours in his workshop creating his own unique wooden masterpieces. George touched the hearts of all he met and will be sadly missed but never forgotten. Family and friends will be received at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Wednesday, Feb. 27th from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Prayers and Knights of Columbus service at 7:30 pm. A celebration of George's life will be held at St Joseph the Worker Catholic Church (Mary and Beatrice) on Thursday Feb. 28th at 11 am followed by cremation with interment in May 2008 in North Bay. Contributions of sympathy may be made to Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, Palliative Care Unit or the R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre. For online condolences please go to www.armstrongfuneralhome.net 11000756