George Albert Wesley McNichol
Died: April 26, 2013 | Place: Victoria Hospital
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MCNICHOL, George….
Peacefully, with all of his family at his side, George passed away on Friday, April 26 at London’s Victoria Hospital on the Palliative Care wing. He was in his 90th year and was a retired public school principal at Arthur Ford for 10 years, Northridge for 8 years and during his last year he also oversaw Northdale Public School. His accomplishments along with many dollars that he quietly gave to local institutions will be remembered on Monday, May 6th at 2 pm, during a memorial service at Calvary United, the church he supported for over 54 years as an elder. George was always very active in the community and was a member of The Kiwanis Club and the Probus Club. George is predeceased by his 5 brothers (Andy, Orrie, Lorne, Duncan and Ross) and 1 sister (Annie). He leaves behind his wife of 62 years, Eileen (Taylor), two children; his son Brian and his wife, Bonnie (French) and daughter Linda Wheatley and her partner John Hay. George will also be missed deeply by his two granddaughters Valerie and Danielle McNichol as well as many nieces, nephews, his former son-in-law Chris, and many grandpets. The family would like to thank Dr. Schreier and his palliative care team on the 6th floor for their care and support. Cremation has taken place, and as an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Calvary United Church – Operations Fund, 290 Ridout St. S., London, Ontario N6C 3Z1 or The London Health Sciences Centre Palliative Care Unit, 747, Base Line Road East, London, ON N6C 9Z9. Visitation will be at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout St. S., London on Sunday, May 5th from 6 -9 pm. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com.
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Linda,
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your Dad.
Our hearts go out to you at this difficult time. Please know that our prayers and love surround you.
On behalf of all of Bonnie McNichol’s colleagues at St Joseph’s RMHC, we offer our sincerest condolences for your loss.
Brian,Bonnie,Valerie and Danielle; please accept our heartfelt sympathies for the loss of your dad and grandfather, our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Dear Linda and Family, please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of your Father.
I would like to express my condolences to the family of George McNichol. Although it has been well over 40 years since I have had contact with Mr. McNichol (as he was known to me), I very much remember him as a very kind, fair principal and administrator at Arthur Ford Public school in the late 1960’s. Praying for comfort for his family.
Ginger alerted us to the death. We remember your father, Brain and Linda, as a quiet and strong man – very faithful to Calvary United.
Shalom.
We were very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. This will be a very difficult time but soon, as we have found, you will find yourself smiling when you remember something about your Dad and that will stay with you forever. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Rich and Janis
Linda: I was saddened to learn of your Dad’s passing. My thoughts are with you, and your family, at this difficult time. My deepest sympathies. Carol
While I only knew George McNichol for a few years, I found him to be a true gentleman that came from different stock, not commonly found today. Clearly he was a great father and husband. He was pleasure to spend time with as he had a great sense of humour. He will be missed by so many.
Brian, Bonnie, Valerie and Danielle – Dave and I are sorry that we are unable to pay our respects to you in person. Your father sounds like a remarkable man Brian, actively involved in his family, church and community. Our thoughts are with all of you at this time. Odile & Dave
We were sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing and know it will be a difffcult time for your family. He certainly lived a full life sharing his time for churh and community. our full condolences.
Also on behalf of the PROBUS Club of London, our heartfelt condolences. George was a long-time valued member.
I have not seen Mr. McNichol since 1963 when I was in the first graduating class of Arthur Ford. For me, he was that teacher who made a difference and I will always remember him. Not only did he explain many things in a way that they suddenly “just made sense” and so I improved as a student but I will never forget him coming into the classroom on the day that Preident Kennedy was assinated and tearfully telling our class (his homeroom) what had happened but more importantly what an impact this was going to have on the future. As a 13 year old, I was in awe of him. My condolences to you all. We have lost a great man.
Please accept our sincere condolences. I knew Mr McNichol as a teacher at Chesley Ave. Later he taught our two sons at Northridge and was well respected in the community for his fairness and kindness.
Thinking of you and your family as you continue your journey, with many amazing memories to cherish.
George was the first principle of Arther Ford public school.He was a just man,and very kind. He will be missed.
Heartful condolences to you and your family at this time. Have many fond memories of coming over to your house at Christmas time. My mother also had fond memories of your family .
R.I.P. George. You were a good man and a terrific neighbor. You will be missed.