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Offline Murray Wood

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Passing of George Fox
« on: April 04, 2011, 04:19:45 PM »

George Maurice Fox

FOX, George Maurice - MM CD, Captain Retired - In his 92nd year, peacefully at Parkwood Veterans Care on April 1st, 2011. Beloved husband of Anne who predeceased him in July 2008. George was a dedicated and devoted family man who is fondly remembered by his son Ron and wife Janice, of London. Cherished grandfather of Andrew (Danielle) of Brantford, and their children Griffen, Sophie and Ainsley, and Shannon and her children Alexis and Addison. George was a member of the Royal Canadian Regiment, retiring in 1974. George proudly served Canada in WW II, the Italian Campaign with the Saskatoon Light Infantry. George re-enlisted after the war with the Royal Canadian Regiment and again answered the call in Korea. George was a life member of the RCR Association, The SLI Association, the Royal Canadian Legion, RCMI and the Korean Veterans Association. The family extend a sincere thank you to the dedicated staff of Parkwood Veterans Care, 4B West, for the exemplary care and compassion afforded to our father, grandfather and great grandfather. Visitation will be held on Monday from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, where the funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, April 5th, 2011 at 3 p.m. Donations in George's memory to the Children's Hospital of Western Ontario would be appreciated. Online condolences may be sent through www.westviewfuneralchapel.com

Offline Neil Reece

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Re: Passing of George Fox
« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2011, 05:58:41 AM »
Deepest condolences to family and friends. The Regiment has truely lost a great individual in George.
RIP George. Pro Patria

Neil,
1976-1982 1 RCR London
1983-1984 3 RCR Germany
1985 Cyprus
1984-1988 3 RCR Winnipeg
1988-1993 1 RCR London/Petawawa
1993-Somalia
1993-1997 Inf Sch Gagetown
1997-2004 RHQ London Regt WO
2004 Retired

Offline aldi

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Re: Passing of George Fox
« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2011, 08:16:39 AM »
I have forwarded this announcement to the North Saskatchewan Regiment Association which perpetuates the Saskatoon Light Infantry, whose cap badge I first wore. aldi