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John

George

Telford

October 2,

1931 to April

13, 2011

George passed

away peacefully

on April 13, 2011

in NRGH with

his loving wife by his side. George was

predeceased by his infant son, parents Bill

and Grace, sister Gladys Dick and motherin-

law Impi Sanderson.

Survived by his wife of over 56 years,

Irene, the love of his life.

His children: Lynn Cowell, Derek (Linda),

Debora (Bruce) Lovely, Lisa (Rick)

Bronson and Kirk (Wanda).

His grandchildren: Tyler (Erin) Cowell,

Jenny-Lynne (Donald) Barber, Tamara

(Dan) Currall, Lacey Telford, Ricki-Lee

(Greg) Allison and Wyatt Bronson.

His great grandchildren: Kydin and

Cutler Currall, Aila and Kaya Cowell.

Brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces,

nephews and cousins.

George was born and lived his life in

Ladysmith. He had a varied career

working in the forest industry, worked 43

years on the beach longshoring and with

Empire Stevedoring.

George loved his family and friends

more than anything. Motorcycling was a

passion. Irene and George enjoyed many

great trips. He enjoyed his time with the

GWTA and GWRRA. George loved going

with his sons on hunting trips, that time

was so special to him. George was an

active member of the Legion Branch 171.

A Celebration of Life will be held April

23, 2011 at the Eagles Hall in Ladysmith,

1:00-4:00. In lieu of fl owers, please make

a donation to a charity of your choice in

his name.

Love is life.

And if you miss love, you miss life.



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