George Reginald Astles

Died: April 20, 2014 | Place: London Health Sciences Centre-Victoria

Obituary

Astles, George R.
Passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday at Victoria Hospital, London Ontario, in his 100th year. Husband of 71 years of Reta (Mayberry). Predeceased by his son David (2000). Lovingly remembered by daughter Karen (William) Butt and grandchildren Geoffrey (Maria), Heather (Jim), Erica (Jamie), Nadine (Jamie), and nine great-grandchildren: Alexis, Connor, Diego, Quinn, Isabella, Avery, Samuel, Thea and Wrenn. George also leaves daughter-in-law Elaine and sister-in-law Marianna Mayberry. He was employed for almost 40 years at Hiram Walker Inc. George was one of the founding members of the Greater Windsor Seniors Centre. His hobby was carpentry; he built his own cottage and enjoyed life with family and friends there through the years. Cremation. Friends will be received by the family Thursday April 24, 2014 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Sreet South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday April 25 at 11 a.m. with Reverend Kenji Marui, officiating. Interment in Victoria Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Windsor at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Mission and Service Fund United Church of Canada, 3250 Bloor Street West, Suite 300, Toronto, ON M8X 2Y4. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

4 Comments

  1. Neil Donnelly April 22, 2014 at 11:26 am

    The Donnelly and Schooley families extend their condolences to Rita,who was Georges’ loving support throughout his life,and to the Butt and Astles families.
    You all enriched his life immensely.

  2. Jan Lembke April 22, 2014 at 3:04 pm

    Mrs. Astles and family, My sincere condolences to you and the rest of your family. What a truly blessed and full life to celebrate – 100 years! Maggie & I will miss our visits at the cottage. Invercairn has lost a good friend. The euchre party in heaven seems to be getting fuller and fuller. You are in my thoughts & in my prayers. Special hugs, Jan Lembke

  3. SUE MCVEIGH (NEE MORRILL) April 22, 2014 at 11:23 pm

    WHAT GREAT MEMORIES WE HAVE – WE ARE SO GLAD OUR PARENTS HAVE YOU BOTH AS SUCH CLOSE DEAR FRIENDS. OUR SUMMERS WERE FULL OF FUN AND LAUGHTER BECAUSE OF YOU BOTH – OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

  4. Bill Miller April 23, 2014 at 9:59 am

    Peggy and I send our deepest sympathy to the Astles family. We have good memories of both George and Reta from our time at St. Paul’s.

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