Born, April 26, 1953, Calgary, Alberta.
Died, December 26, 2016, Victoria, B.C.
Survived by his partner of 29 years, Maarten de Lange Boom; Family members, Rhonda Duke, Bud Kirkpatrick, Carol Kirkpatrick, Lonna Kirkpatrick (Alan Rautenberg), many nephews, nieces and cousins, the de Lange Boom family, and honorary aunt, Erna Jacobs. Predeceased by parents, George and Inez Kirkpatrick of Calgary.
We will remember your kindness and loyalty, your strength and courage, your intelligence, your ready wit, and ability to tease us when we needed it. You will be loved always.
Private cremation.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Steve MacCarthy
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Daphne and Jack Panter We are so sorry for your loss – our thoughts are with you.
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LJ I worked with George at the Laurel Point Inn in 1985. He was such a very nice man, and a friendly face to a newcomer to Victoria. I’m so sorry to hear of his passing.
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Doug & Alice Ison Very sorry to hear George’s passing. Condolences to his partner and your family. Thinking of all of you, Cousin Doug
Dear Maarten,
I just learned of George’s passing upon returning to the Y over the weekend.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences respecting this enormous personal loss.
Although I never had the privilege of knowing George our conversations frequently touched upon him and, in particular, his connection to Hornby Island.
Maarten, I’ve long recognized that at times like these one can never capture words sufficient to ease the sorrow arising from such a loss–only time can and will do so. I simply wanted you to know that you’re very much in my thoughts and to wish you all strength on the journey ahead.
Keep well my friend,
Steve