GEORGE, Jeanette Cleo- Age 90, Truro and formerly of Upper Whitehead, Guysborough Co., and Toronto passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 24, 2016, in the Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born on March 22, 1926, in Upper Whitehead, she was a daughter of the late Abraham "Abe" and Margaret Ann (Grover) George. Jeanette grew up and attended school in a one room school house in Upper Whitehead, moving to Halifax at the early age of sixteen to accept employment at the Victoria General Hospital. In the fall of 1944, she moved to Toronto where she married and raised her family. Jeanette was employed for many years at General Electric of Canada in Toronto. With the closure of her division at General Electric, she then accepted a position with Volkswagen Canada in Scarborough, Ont. In 1977 after heart surgery she moved back to Upper Whitehead returning to Toronto in 1979 and then back to Truro in 2008 to live out her retirement years and be near her loving sister. Besides her family she had two loves, needle work with her pieces seen in homes of friends and family, but most of all was her car and the ability to drive it until three months before her 90th birthday. Blessed for sure. She is survived by sons, Michael (Patti) Vecchiola, Toronto; Ronnie (Debbie) Vecchiola, Florida; Joseph (Tahea) Vecchiola, Milton, Ont; biological son, Philip George, Antigonish; brother, Paul (Linda) George, Queensport; sister, Adeline Desroches, Truro; daughter-in-law, Mary Vecchiola, Brookfield. There were two very special people in her life, one a very special young man, Nicholas Finn of Toronto, whom she babysat for all his younger years and they remained very close throughout the years up to the present time. Their relationship was very loving and respectful as like a mother and son. Second is Carol Vecchiola of Halifax, Jeanette and Carol had a bond that lasted till the very end and only they could describe the love that they shared for each other over the years. Loving friends to the end! She also has eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; along with many nieces and nephews. A special thank you to the doctors, nurses and other staff of the Palliative Care Unit of Truro Hospital who provided such excellent and compassionate care in the final days of her earthly journey. Also we must not forget Zylpha Taggart, Senior Support Worker of the building in which Jeanette lived. Many times Jeanette described Zylpha as her angel, so true. Her care and dedication goes well beyond the call of duty to all her residents. She was predeceased by her son, Anthony "Tony" Vecchiola; brothers, Edward, Harvey, Percy, Ira and Abe; sisters, Winnie, Thelma, Juanita; half brothers, Allan George (Port Felix) and Seymour Meads (Queensport). Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday in Christ Anglican Church, Queensport and from where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday with Rev. Sue Channen officiating. Cremation will follow and committal of the ashes will be at a later date. Donations in Jeanette’s memory may be made to Christ Anglican Church, Queensport or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Canso. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com oh my heart is sad for leaving you today but i know we will meet again when the sun is shining on the river and the leaves are on the Chestnut Tree we will come together in spirit on the hill Visitation Information Visitation Tuesday, August 30, 2016 Visitation Time 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Visitation Location Christ Anglican Church, Queensport Service Information Service Date Wednesday, August 31, 2016 Service Time 11 a.m. Service Location Christ Anglican Church, Queensport Burial Information Burial Date At a later date Burial Location Christ Church Cemetery, Queensport