He Stood Aside Watching and Waiting. When He Saw George Could Not Go On, He Silently Took His Hand And Said "It’s Time"
He stood aside watching and waiting. When He saw George could not go on, He silently took his hand and said “It’s time”
On August 12, 2023 at the age of 90, husband, father, grandpa & great grandpa closed his eyes and followed Him. John George Vollick passed away peacefully at Huronview Home for the Aged, Clinton, On.
Leaving to celebrate his life is his wife of 67 years, Alma, his children Tony (Lynn), Pauline (Larry), Eileen (Ron), grandchildren Angie (Jon), Adam (Sheila), Dawn (Jesse), Danielle (Ryan), Jack (Crystal) great grandchildren Hendrix, Rhys, Sloan, Keiran, Aubrey, Charley & Andie. He is predeceased by his parents Harvey & Wilda, sister Yvonne, parents’ in-law Max & Hettie Bennett.
George was born and raised on a farm close to Mildmay, On. Later he joined the Air Force and was stationed in Winnipeg, Mb. For 10 years. While in the air force he worked as an airplane mechanic and was a drummer in the marching band. He met and married Alma during his air force years and together they moved to Mildmay and farmed for 5 years before relocating to Goderich in 1966. George tried his hand at a few different careers before he settled at Champion Road Machinery. He started in production and was later transferred to the Service Dept. His accomplishments led to his final position of International Services Manager, travelling to many countries around the world servicing road graders until his retirement. George was a long-standing member of the Royal Canadian Legion. He had his pilot’s licence and spent many hours in the sky flying his Piper Cub & Cessna airplanes. He also enjoyed boating and fishing on Lake Huron. He spent his retirement years woodworking in his shop lovingly crafting many items for family, friends and St. George’s Anglican Church. George touched the lives of many who will miss him dearly. A Memorial Service will be held at the McCallum & Palla Funeral Home, Goderich on Friday September 8, 2023 at 1:00 pm with visitation one hour prior to service time. Donations in George’s memory to St. George’s Anglican Church, Goderich are gratefully acknowledge.
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Debbie Thurlow
Pauline & Tony I am so sorry to hear about your dad’s death. I know I just rejoined Facebook trying to get I touch with friends. I heard of Don &Lois Straughans deaths also . I do think of my home in Goderich. I now live in pei for many years. Please get in touch with me. Debbie.
Bill Wheeler
So sorry about your Dad Heather and I are thinking of and your family
Elsie Bennett
Alma and family, thinking of you all at this time. Hope the comfort of family and friends will help you through this period.
Elsie, Bev and Glenn
Bob and Lynda Smith
Our deepest sympathies to you Alma and your whole family. George was an easy man to get to know. As both Bob and I worked at Champion, we had many good times with George.
Sorry we won’t be able to make his Celebration of life as my brother-in-law’s Celebration of life is the same time.
R.I.P. George
Joe Sa
A great family man with such a sense of humor I will miss him
Ralph and Eleanor Smith
Alma and family. We were so sorry to learn of your loss . George has left a great legacy. Ralph’s family heard of his craftsmanship and George made a bench in honour of Ralph’s years as principal of the Goderich Public School. We remember his years at St. George’s where he was a faithful member.He will be missed.
Ambrose Redmond
Very sorry to hear of George’s passing .I have good memorizer of working George in Goderich and Africa.
Wayne & Gwen Doak
Alma and Family our deepest sympathy to all of you. George will be greatly missed by so many people. RIP George
Norm Carrier
Condolences to all the Vollick family
George will be sadly missed by. All the family
Claire Reynolds
To the family of George Vollick,
May you find peace in the coming days, remember the good times and times well spent.
Our sincere condolences on your loss.
Mike and Claire Reynolds
Sharron Durst
Dear Alma & family,
I am so sorry to hear of George’s passing. He was a wonderful neighbour & friend.
Joe and Kathy Dumigan
So sorry to hear of Georges passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Mary Forrest
Alma and family. So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers for with you.
Mike and Val (Park) Bendig
Dear Alma and family: we were so very sorry to hear of Georges’ passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Cherish the memories. Mike and Val Bendig.
Roger Bennett
Our sincere condolences to Aunt Alma and family as you say goodbye to Uncle George. Our thoughts and prayers are sent to help comfort you during this difficult time.
Roger and Michelle Bennett
shirley Erb
To all of Georges family and friends George was a great guy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Barry Page
I first met George in 1976 when I started at Champion Road Machinery Ltd. He was always willing to help me in my job, and we forged a strong working bond. Outside the office we would enjoy a friendly banter in which he would jokingly mimic my English background. George will be sadly missed as a good friend. May he rest in peace.
Lloyd Bennett
To Alma and family so sorry to hear of Georges passing our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this very difficult time please accept our sincere condolences
Lloyd and Vera Bennett