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1956
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2024
George GEORGE Obituary
Aged 67 years. It is with great sadness we announce that our dear Georgie has left us after a hard fought battle with cancer, at Mary Potter Hospice. Dearly beloved son of the late Jim and Angela George. Darling husband of Lorraine, adored dad and father-in-law of Gabrielle & Tom, Jonathan (Jono) & Naomi, and very special Papou to baby Ana and grand-dog Tig. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Yvonne and John Clarke, and brother-in-law of Vaughan Ferrow. Sempethero (in-law) to Margery Ferrow, Jo Lynch and Mary de Schot. A very special nephew and cousin to his extended George and Lazaridis families. Best mate (always) and Koumbaro to Nick and Pam Tramoundanas, and loved Nouno of Sonya. George was proud to be an Air New Zealander, and he was loved and valued by his colleagues and friends at Wellington Airport for the past 36 years. A huge amount of thanks to: Mr Omid Yassaie, Dr David Okonji, the nurses and staff at Bowen Icon Cancer Centre, District Health stoma nurses and health care assistants, Wellington Free Ambulance, but most of all to the doctors, nurses and amazing staff at Mary Potter Hospice for all of their care during George's final days. No flowers by request, but donations to Mary Potter Hospice https://marypotter.org.nz/support-us/donations/ would be gratefully received. Condolences will be received on Sunday 14th April between 2-5pm at 13 Treasure Grove, Hataitai, Wellington. Messages to the George family can be sent to PO Box 14-366, Kilbirnie, or placed in George's tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz where you can also join the service via the blue livestream button. A funeral service for George will be held at Scots College Chapel, 1 Monorgan Rd, Strathmore, on Tuesday 16th April at 1.00pm, thereafter followed by a private cremation.
Memories and Condolences
for George GEORGE
18 Entries
Jane McKay
November 10, 2024
Hello Lorraine and family
Keith and I (Jane Frankum), were going over yesteryear, as I have recently returned back to New Zealand.
We were saddened to see that George has gone over the rainbow.
All our thoughts and long memories our fathers and we have shared with your family.
Our condolences to you and Yvonne families.
All the best
Keith Frankum
Jane McKay
Richard Pallesen
July 30, 2024
I worked with George in Napier at Air NZ many years ago, he was a very passionate caring considerate guy. My condolences to Lorraine and family.
RIP George
Ryan Wescott
June 4, 2024
George had a brief but memorable impact for me and I'm terribly sorry to learn the news of his passing. He picked up two of us hitchhikers one day outside Wellington and proceeded to buy us dinner, host us for the night and send us off with breakfast and a tour of Wellington. He was well traveled and had loads of wisdom and that we got hear a little slice. He said his dream was to buy a meal for someone from every country on earth, so that on his deathbed at least he can say he's fed the world. His famous quote I'll never forget "happiness is a verb, get busy". You were a beautiful soul George, anyone who was blessed to have met you I'm sure knows this. Rest in peace my friend.
Carolyn Perry
May 8, 2024
So very sad to hear this news....
You were my manager at Hertz rental cars...fun times!!....not long ago I met up with you again at Wellington airport, and saw you a few times on my travels...it was always good to catch up with you...
Condolences to your wife and family....
You will be sorely missed, rest in peace George.
Paul Burnett
May 6, 2024
Very sad to learn of your passing.
I was fortunate to have worked with you at Air NZ WLG APT. A great pleasure and many laughs shared.
Rest in forever eternal peace and love George.
Paul Burnett - Melbourne, Australia.
Dora and Spiro Poulopoulos
April 21, 2024
George D George (GDG), Koumbaro
You were always so positive, you made a difference to all who knew you. You will be missed....rest in peace.
Dora and Spiro Poulopoulos
Pete Spowart
April 18, 2024
I only just heard this morning so want to pass on my deepest condolences to Lorraine, Gabby, Jono, and the rest of the family. My time at Air NZ was so much fun with him
John Grant
April 17, 2024
So sorry to learn of George,'s passing.I remember George well at Air New Zealand Napier.My condolences to Lorraine and family
Malcolm Macrae
April 16, 2024
I consider myself lucky to have known George and will remember the man, his smile and his wicked sense of humour. RIP George.
Sammy
April 16, 2024
Aww Big Georgie!! Will def miss seeing you around at mahi! You never fail to make us crew have a good laugh! Such a great guy - will be missed a lot by heaps of crew! Rest in love Georgie! God has def called on of his best angels home. We love you!
Wendy Watson, Jo Piper & Hiroko
April 16, 2024
Dear Georgie,
Fondest memories of our days together at Wellington Airport. We had lots of laughs; now no more disrupts for you my friend, no more surprise random transfer of pax to other flights. Thanks for the memories. With love from Bottoms Up, Hiroko & Jojo xxx
Charise
April 15, 2024
Dear Georgie!!!! Ohh Iam sooo devastated to hear this news. 25 years I´ve been at air Nz and to have you open door 1left made my day!! You were a breath of fresh air a shining light. Made us all laugh so much. You will be truely missed Georgie. You and Roger Wellington ground staff my favourite people ever. Rest in love. Love charise and the legacy domestic crew xoxo
Tony & Maria Kotrotsos
April 14, 2024
Our deepest condolences to George's family.A big man with personality, humour and a friend to so many. May he rest in peace.
David Nicol
April 14, 2024
My deepest sympathies to George's family and friends.
My thoughts are with you during this very sad occasion.
Mike
April 13, 2024
Our sincerest condolences to you all. It was always a delight to encounter George (known to some of us as the Greek President) be it on the phone or in person when visiting the capital. He was certainly a character.
Mike and Susi, Fort Worth, TX
(Formerly Air NZ Operations Control, Auckland)
Rob Eustace
April 12, 2024
RIP George - great memories of growing up in Island Bay always there as a friend.
Condolences to the George Family
Kevin Boyce
April 12, 2024
To The George Family
We were greatly saddened to learn of George's passing. George was an honourable, well respected member of the Scots' College community.
Our Blessings and sincere condolences.
May George now Rest in Peace.
With kindest regards
Dianne and Kevin Boyce.
Mary-Anne Cole
April 12, 2024
My love and prayers for Georgies family .. I remember him as a gentle man and a great human being ...God Father to our eldest daughter Elizabeth....Love to you all Mary-anne
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