George MAYES

MAYES, George March 20, 1947 - November 1, 2008 George Mayes passed away suddenly on November 1st, at the age of 61. Born in Calgary on March 20th, 1947, George spent his entire life helping his family, friends, co-workers, acquaintances and strangers. He was a great listener, advisor and supporter. He was an exceptional father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. He was a strong, kind man with a smile that put anyone at ease. He will be dearly missed by his entire family and his life will continue through the lives of his two sons Franklin and Michael and his four grandchildren. A service for George will be held this Saturday, November 8th at 10:00 a.m. at Foster's Garden Chapel, 3220 - 4th Street N.W. Calgary (across from Queen's Park Cemetery). Everyone is welcome. A celebration of George's life will be held in the afternoon following the service where family, friends and colleagues will be invited to share and celebrate everything George Mayes meant to them. Flowers can be sent to the funeral home. Memorial donations can be made to the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation or the Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary, Bowness Branch. Please send your pictures, stories, condolences and wishes for the family to InMemoryOfGeorgeMayes@telus.net anytime. FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL. Telephone: 403-297-0888. Published in the Calgary Herald from 11/6/2008- 11/7/2008