GEORGE, Percy Douglas – Age 79, Little Dover, Guysborough Co. It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce that Percy Douglas George passed on Friday, September 21, 2018, with his loving family by his side in Eastern Memorial Hospital, Canso. Born in Canso on June 4, 1939, he was the eldest son of the late Frederick and Leona (Newell) George. Percy worked as a qualified fish cutter in Port Bickerton, Mulgrave and Canso for many years. He enjoyed a good game of cards with his wife and many friends. He was a devoted and faithful member of St. Agnes Parish, Little Dover. Percy was a kind hearted man who was always willing to help anyone in his community. He volunteered on many committees, the Little Dover Fire Dept., St. Agnes Parish Council, Little Dover Community Development Association and donated a lot of his time to the Black Duck Cove Project. He was awarded the Representative Volunteer of the Year Award in 2007. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Marie (Bouchie) of 57 years. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, brother and uncle to his family. He is survived by his wife, Marie; sons, Steve (Valda), Lesterdale; Mike, Little Dover; two grandchildren whom he adored, Nathaniel, Guysborough; Amy Leigh, Lesterdale; brothers, Gordon (Noreen), Jerry (Heather), both of Canso; sisters, Laurena, Enfield; Shirley, Canso; Freda (the late Joe Konning), Ontario; Pam (Tony Bailey), Glace Bay; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sister, Nina (late Jud Feltmate); brother, Freeman (late Pierenna). We would like to acknowledge the late Harry and Lucy Horne and family who were Percy’s extended family. The family would like to acknowledge and thank the wonderful staff of Eastern Memorial Hospital and the home care staff for all the care and compassion that they showed Percy. God Bless you all. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Monday in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Canso. Funeral mass will be 11 a.m. Tuesday from St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Little Dover with Father Jonathan Nnajiofor officiating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the Eastern Memorial Hospital Foundation. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com Visitation Information Visitation Monday, September 24, 2018 Visitation Time 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Visitation Location Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Canso Service Information Service Date Tuesday, September 25, 2018 Service Time 11 a.m. Service Location St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Little Dover Burial Information Burial Date Tuesday, September 25, 2018 Burial Time Following funeral mass Burial Location St. Agnes Parish Cemetery, Little Dover