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McCULLAGH, Lieutenant George Frederick (RCOC retired) Passed away peacefully and with dignity Friday, December 2, 2005 at University Hospital in his 86th year. Predeceased by Peggy, his loving wife of 42 years. He will be sadly missed by loving daughter Heather, son-in-law Lieutenant-General (retired) Fred Sutherland, grandsons Lieutenant-Commander Chris (Alana) and Lieutenant Rob (Diane) and great-grandson Keiren, the final great joy of his life. Will also be sadly missed by Steve, April, Jordy, Carissa and Megan Bell and his dear friend Isabelle McFarlane and family. Fred was born and raised in Carleton Place, Ontario. He joined the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry at the outset of World War II and later transferred to the Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps. He fought with distinction in both Italy and Europe and returned to Canada a decorated veteran. Following the War, he continued to serve his country in the Army, including a peacekeeping tour in the Gaza Strip. Following retirement from the Army in 1965 he returned to London and joined the London Fire Department, in which he served for 14 years. He was a lifetime member of St. Georges' Masonic Logde No. 42 and The Victory (317) Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. The family wishes to acknowledge, with deep gratitude, the wonderful care provided to Fred by the staff at The Waverley Mansion for the past three and a half years. Also to Dr. Keith Ferguson and the dedicated nursing staff of the Medical and Palliative Care Ward at University Hospital for their wonderfull support to Fred, and to his family in the final days. The family will receive friends and relatives at Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1997 Dundas Street East (at Wavell), London, for a Memorial Service on Friday, December 9, 2005 at 2 p.m. Visitation one hour prior to service. A reception to follow the service. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation would be gratefully appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home (519) 452-3770. Published in the Ottawa Citizen from 12/6/2005 - 12/7/2005