George H. Stencel passed away peacefully at the age of 86. Pre-deceased by his brother Alex, George is survived by his beloved wife, Sally (Christie); daughters, Beatrice Spiteri (George); Jacqueline Dillon (Brian) and grandchildren, Rebecca and Alex. George arrived in Canada as a landed immigrant from Poland in 1954 and became a Citizen in 1957. He was grateful to Canada for its human freedoms and was a strong advocate for individual responsibility and contributions to society.
George was employed for over thirty years as an administrator in the health care sector, mainly in Ottawa. He was very active in sports and recreation throughout his life, competing and coaching in tennis, figure-skating and soccer. A devoted family man, he leaves a legacy of love.
George was very grateful for the professional support of Dr. John Antonsen, Dr. Douglas Hartford, and the Technical and Support staff at the Victoria Community Dialysis Facility. The family would also like to thank the staff at The Victoria Hospice.
Private family service by request.
18 Responses
Dear Sally and Family
My thoughts are with you at this sad time. George was one of those people who left a lasting impression once you met him. He was always a pleasure to be in the company with and I will remember him fondly. George will continue to live in the hearts of many.
Bill Bell
Dear Bea and family: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Although I never met your father Bea, I know he was a giant in your life. May your memories and love sustain him in your hearts.
Much love
Maureen
Dear Sally & Family,
We wish to express our condolences at the passing of George. We remember many happy times with you both. Just the other day we were talking to Archie Graham about George and how he was coping.
Love from Helen & Ken Lister
Dear Sally:
I am sending this message from the email of a friend in Mexico. It was with great sadness to learn (via Internet) of the passing of George, a true gentleman who had such a huge influence upon the lives of my daughters Brenda and Sandra. My sincere condolences to you and Jacquellineand Beatrice.
Fondly
Don Cameron
Dear Bea and family,
Our sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss.
Maria and Joe.
Dear Sally,
We are so sorry for your loss and hope that all of your wonderful memories of George, husband, father and grandfather will help you through this sad time.
We also have special memories of good times spent with you both.
With warmest thoughts to you and your family,
Sincerely, Dick & Margo
Dearest Beatrice,my deepest sympathy to you and your family.Though many decades have passed I still think of you.Liz
Dearest Bea and family,
I know it will be with some sadness that you remember your
dear father but I also know it will be with some gratitude that
he was with you for a good long time and played such a major role in your life. In the days, months and years ahead, may you all celebrate
his life and honour him by the manner in which you live. May you all know how very much our thoughts and prayers are with you at
this time of loss.
with love, Ann and Sally
Dear Sally and family,
You may not remember me ( Sannie & Wilf MacAulay’s daughter Pat) but I just want you to know am thinking of you at this sad time. I also lost my husband this past July who had been ill for some five years so I know it is a hard time for you all. Although I never got to meet George, I know he definitely left his mark on the world. Take care of yourself. I will be thinking about you.
Love Pat (from the Christie side)
Dear Sally and family,
You may not remember me ( Sannie & Wilf MacAulay’s daughter Pat) but I just want you to know am thinking of you at this sad time. I also lost my husband this past July who had been ill for some five years so I know it is a hard time for you all. Although I never got to meet George, I know he definitely left his mark on the world. Take care of yourself. I will be thinking about you.
Love Pat (from the Christie side)