Pensioner's Association
"The Group"
No Longer Riding the Rigs
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| George Hooker |
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| Last Alarm |
| George Samuel Leonard Hooker |
| February 18, 1926 - October 27, 2016 |
| Service Dates |
| July 5, 1947 to December 30, 1983 |
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Peacefully,
passed away on October 27, 2016 at the age of 90. George grew up
originally in Corktown area of Hamilton, Ontario.
Pre-deceased by his loving wife of 61 years, Sylvia Ann Hooker. Also pre-deceased by his sister Letty Norton, and brothers Bill and Don Hooker (survived by brother-in-law Bill Norton). George spent the last year comfortably at the Telfer Lodge in Paris, Ontario and a recent short stay at Stedman Community Hospice in Brantford, Ontario. Dear Father to Ann "Jera" Donelson (Fern) and Michael Hooker. Survived by his grandchildren Scott Clayton (Shari) and their daughter Haley, Lindsay Donelson and Brendan Donelson (Paula). George was a member of the RCNVR (Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve) at the young age of 16 in WWII. He served on the HMCS Prince Robert Navy ship in 1945 and went on a mission to Hong Kong to rescue prisoners of war. He was also a member of the HMCS Prince Robert Star Navy Band as a bass drum player. When George came home from the war he followed his passion of community service starting as a fire fighter with the Hamilton Fire Department and then as a Lieutenant (Assistant Chief Fire Prevention Officer) in the Fire Prevention Bureau. George served for 37 years until his retirement at 57 years of age. After retiring, he devoted his time to his family, friends and his church. A special thanks to the staff at Telfer Place Lodge and Doctors Singh, from paliative care and Dr Williams from Telfer Place. Also thank you to the staff at Stedman Community Hospice in Brantford for all of your loving support, compassion and attention. A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 4th at 11 am at St Stephen-on-the- Mount Anglican Church, 625 Concession Street, Hamilton, Ontario. Cremation to follow. |
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