Date de Décès: 2008-11-22
Date de Parution: 2008-11-25
Source: The Standard, St. Catharines, ON
STAINES, William “George” - Peacefully, on November 22, 2008 at the NOTL Hospital in his 89th year. Predeceased by his parents Emma and Charles (Bill) Staines. Beloved husband and soul mate of Dorothy (Bentley). Predeceased by his wives Alice Rundle and Joan Stonehouse. Dear father of the late Ann Samuels. Stepfather of Jim Stonehouse, Spencer Stonehouse, Darcy Stonehouse, Pat Stonehouse, Beryl Whiteman, Pam Huehn, and the late Roberta Greenwood. Loving brother of Dorothy Hill (late William) and Alfred Staines (Edith), and brother-in-law of Percy Howse (late Edna). Beloved uncle, great uncle, cousin and friend. George worked for many years as a foreman at Transway Steel Buildings. He was also a local carpenter and bar man. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 124, a NOTL volunteer fireman and an avid cribbage player. Special thanks to the wonderful nurses and to Dr. Adams at the NOTL Hospital. George is resting at the NIAGARA-on-the-LAKE CHAPEL of the MORGAN FUNERAL HOMES, 415 Regent Street where his family will receive friends on Tuesday from 7-9 and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9. A service to celebrate his life will be held on Thursday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock at Christ Church McNab (Lakeshore Road). Interment will follow at St. Davids- Queenston Church Cemetery. Reception will be held at Christ Church McNab Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Christ Church McNab would be appreciated. Online guest register at www.morganfuneral.com 11333160