George Wanless

George Wilson Wanless

June-07-1918 - July-29-2010

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Obituary of George Wilson Wanless

Wanless, George W. (R.C.A.F. Veteran WWII; Flying Instructor with the Commonwealth Air Training Plan and later served with the Coastal Command serving in BC, Ireland and India) Passed away peacefully in Smiths Falls on Thursday, July 29, 2010, George Wanless at the age of 92. Beloved husband of Dorothy Bernice (Brotherton) Wanless. Loved father of Greg (Kathryn) MacKay of Kingston, Karen (Doug) Kerr of Smiths Falls, Barry of Rockport and Jill of Perth Rd., Buck Lake. Dear grandfather of Jordan of Burlington, Jeremy and Marcus both of Kingston, Donna of Killeen, Texas and Richard (Lisa) of Ottawa. Great-grandfather of Erin, Bria and Trent Billings of Texas and Jacob and Emily Wood of Ottawa. Brother of Margaret (the late Wilbert) Newitt of Kirkland Lake and Emily (Milford) Taylor of Kingston. Predeceased by his parents Fred and Margaret Wanless and brother Hawley Wanless. Brother-in-law of Frieda of Merrickville, Audrey (late Les) Bailey of Waterloo and Vicki Brotherton of Sidney, BC. George will be fondly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and special friend Heather Priestley. A Memorial service will take place at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W., Perth on Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at 2 o’clock. Interment, White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Ancaster, ON at a later date. In remembrance, contributions to a charity of choice would be appreciated by the family.