Suddenly, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Monday, December 13, 2010 of Grand Bend and formerly of Tavistock in his 72nd year. Loving partner of Judy (Coates) Jewell. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Judy and George Milton of Edmonton, and Jack and Marg Appel of Markdale. Fondly remembered by Dawn and Rob Beitz of Chesley, Christa Jewell and Pete Jennings of Orangeville and his grandchildren Carlee, Kasen; Mikayla, Mitchell and Keith. Dear uncle of Kerry, Susan; Jeff and Krista. Predeceased by his parents William and Georgina (Neeb) Appel.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Saturday, December 18th from 9:30 – 10:30 AM, where a funeral service will be held at 11 AM with the Rev’d Grayhame Bowcott officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to the Derik Whiting Foundation, South Huron Hospital Foundation or Brentwood Recovery Home would be appreciated by the family.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Bonnie&Dave Anderson
What a terrible shock-our hearts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Big hugs long distance and want you to know that we are always thinking of you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. Love Bonnie & Dave
Steve and Paula Kadlecik and Lexa
To Judy
Jack and Marg and family
Judy and George and family
We were saddened to hear of your loss. George will always be remembered in our house as a wise and generous man. A fun loving guy who liked to have a good time with friends and family. We will always remember the few times we saw him, during the Christmas holidays mostly or over a conversation on the best way to build something out of wood. These were the times he would come to Canada to visit his Mom and Dad. We remember being at his Condo in Fort Meyers and going out to dinner with him there, what a host. He loved that Mustang rag top.
Judy I am sorry we never met but our connection is through the fact that my Dad and George’s Dad worked together. I ended up buying Bill and Gene’s house in Kitchener where George could come and visit and was always welcome.
God bless and may He be with you always.
Steve
Priscilla Gallagher
We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead and your memories give you strength. Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Latoya Bridges
Dear Judy, My heart goes out to you at this saddest of times. I’ll always remember George for being so big-hearted and warm. And for driving through town on his lawn tractor. Take good care Judy,and some comfort knowing you have good friends out there. Jamie
Mike and Tracie Evans
Dear Judy,
Our deepest sympathies for your shocking and premature loss. We really enjoyed the times we shared together both in Florida and in Antigua and we will always associate our memories of George with good times.
Michael Alexander & Sherrie Ault
Judy –
Twenty years ago this past March, I met George for the first time as a co-worker in Florida to open a little travel office. I was always impressed by George’s knowledge base; he was a walking encyclopedia on just about every topic you could muster to think of. I remember us walking into Liberties Book store at Mizner Park; George would walk out with 6-7 books and I would ask, “how long will it take you to read all those?” His response was about 3-4 weeks. He loved to read fiction, but his first love was history.
Judy, George was a wonderful human being with a kind heart; we are truly blessed to have had the opportunity to be his friend and share his life experiences. We are sadden by his passing, but hope you realize that we have never seen George happier than when you entered his life. Please stay in touch, as we will. We hope you continue to share and capture all of what life has to offer through your lens.
Elly, Jay, Kimberly & Joe
Dear Judy;
We were saddened to hear about the death of George. We know how difficult this must be for you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jamie Shaw
Dear Judy, My heart goes out to you at this saddest of times. I’ll always remember George for being so big-hearted and warm. And for driving through town on his lawn tractor. Take good care Judy,and some comfort knowing you have good friends out there. Jamie
Rick & Cindy Minke and Family
We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead and your memories give you strength. Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Aimee Wilson
Judy and family,
I am a friend of Christa, Pete and Mikayla.
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of George. I have heard nothing but wonderful things about him.
My sincere sympathy goes out to you all!
Aimee Wilson
Brian Law
Judy, and the families:
My sympathy to all of you on the sudden passing of George. I have been a friend of George since we both worked in Nassau over 40 years ago. We have managed to keep in touch over the decades, and it has now come to an end. I will miss him.
Judy, I do wish you all the support that one can give from a distance. Unfortunately, with the distance to Exeter and the current weather conditions, I will not be there on Saturday.
Please keep in touch via email or phone.
Sincerely, Brian
Randy, Lynda and Jesiqua Rapley
George’s laughter, his insight, his confidence was a comfort always to so many people. His smile won us over, his community support overwhelming. Judy, our hearts go out to you. George’s death was so unexpected–we are so deeply sorry for your loss.
Irene Serwaczak
To Jack, Marg, Krista and Jeff ,
My deepest sympathies for the loss of your brother and uncle. It was a shock and surprise to hear of his passing and I know that you will all miss him very much. I always enjoyed hearing Krista’s stories of Uncle George, and know that he was cherished by his niece. My thoughts are with the entire Appel family at this time.
Tavistock & District Rod & Gun Club
The Tavistock & District Ron & Gun Club sends its sincere condolences on the passing of our member, George.
George & Sheila Neeb
Our deepest sympathies to you Judy. We only met you once but your hospitaly was great. My greatest memories of cousin George was when when we were kids and he used to come to the farm for a couple of weeks in the summer. We built tree houses, rode the horses and had a lot of fun. Please give my condolences to cousins Judy and Jack and familys. We regret not being able to attend the funeral due to the distance and the weather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. George & Sheila Neeb.
Robin and Jeff Bitton
So sorry to hear of George’s passing. He was a kind and friendly man, we will miss him. Our sympathies to Judy and all his friends and family.
Jeff and Robin
June Hollister
Judy, My Dearest Friend,
Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. My heart and love is with you…
Stan Rose
George was unique. As a co- worker, a mentor and more than anything a friend!
he will be missed.
Susan Linden
Please accept my deepest sympathy Judy and for all your loved ones .
You know I will there for you at any time in any way of helping .
He was truly an amazing individual with so many vivid life experiences . He was very well respected by people from places near AND far .
He will be sadly missed .
Love Susan
Pat and Sid Armatage
Judy
It was so nice to get to know George this summer at the kottage. You seemed so happy. Sid and I are so very saddened by your news of George’s passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sorry we cannot be with you on Saturday.
all our love.
Pat
Duane & Theressa Stade Vanessa, Dan, Josh & Jodie
Judy, Dawn & family, Christa & family.
We wanted to let you know you are in our thoughts please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Please is you need anything call us.
"Candy" Tisdale Ross
Dear Judy:
My heart goes out to you and your family! I know your heart is broken, but your sense of humor along with family and many good friends will keep you in good stead for many years to come.
My love to you,
Candy
Dave Sheppard
Enjoyed working with George on the C of C Executive, especially his wit, and knowledge! He’ll be missed! Dave
Diane and Michael Fish
Michael and I are sad to learn of George’s passing. We will remember his wit and exciting personality. I worked with George in the early 90’s and often remember the times we all had in those days. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all for strength and courage from our father in heaven that he be by your side in the days ahead. We will miss you George.
Fondly,
Diane and Michael Fish
William Kennedy and Lois Irons
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. To us George was immortal. He possessed so much energy and humour and will always be remembered by his Grand Bend friends. To those close to him in our small village, his gift was his significant contribution to the community. He will be sadly missed.
Kim and Peter Bottomley
Judy and Family
We offer our deepest condolences for your loss of George.
You are in our thoughts.
Peter and Kim
Linda & Harry Hicks
Dear Judy,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Although we didn’t know George well it was obvious you both had a true love bond & we looked forward to to many more summer visits. Please take good care of yourself during this sad time. We love you, Linda & Harry
Susan Mills
My sympathies go out to Judy and George’s family. It was a shock to hear the terrible news. George was so positive about this surgery and convinced he would be “back in the office” real soon to resume his treasury work at the Chamber. George will be missed a great deal, not only by those who knew him socially, but those who worked with him at the Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce and those in the greater business community. I will miss George’s visits to the Chamber office, as he always seemed to bring a sense of fun with him. George was truly a gentleman. I will remember in particular his consideration and concern for others and his sense of humour.
Charlene Newton (Handy)
Dear Jack, Marg, Judy, George and Families,
Although we do not see each other at all we are still family and we always held a special place in our hearts for all of you. Georgina and Bill would always keep us up on everything going on with all of you so we always felt like you were a part of us. We are so sorry to hear of George’s sudden passing – Virginia and Allen Handy and daughter Charlene (Newton). It is never easy to lose the ones we love. May the Lord’s comforting presence be with all of you and give you peace, comfort and strength. Our very deepest, heartfelt sympathy.
Anne (Shepherd) Bartram
Dear Judy. So sorry for your loss. Know that you are in our
prayers. Anne
Bill & Gloria Wettlaufer
Hi Judy; Jack & Marg; Judy & George:
Bill and I extend to you all our sincere sympathy at this time of loss.
The “Appel Boys” shared many good times with “The Wettlaufer Boys” in Tavistock and these memories will be treasured forever.
God will give you all the strength and courage to adjust your lives without George – and he will be forever in your hearts & memories.
Take Care – Bill & Gloria
Ken P. Zehr
Dear Judy, I am sorry to here your lose of George , I have not seen you too since two summers ago. I hope you can be strong. I can’t come to the funeral on Saturday . wishing you the best. Ken P Zehr
Carole and Dale (Dodey) Woods
Dearest Judy and families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! Sudden passings are great for the individual but SO hard for those left to mourn. Hold tight to your memories and know that George is as busy in Heaven as he was on Earth. Angels come in ALL shapes and sizes. He wil be watching over all of you this Holiday Season.
In friendship,
Dodey and Carole, Lacy and Jason, Brett Woods
Lea & Percy James
Dear Judy:
Our deepest sympathies to you for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Bryan O'Neill
Dear Judy,
George was a good friend.
I would like to pass along my deepest sympathies along with those of several friends who knew George well when we all worked together in Nassau many years ago. Charles and Peggy Seaman, Frank and Sally Flannigan and Richard and Jennifer Kyes all asked me to pass on their condolences.
I hope you will consider coming to Antigua as originally planned.
Rob Barrett also sends his condolences.
Barbara Smits
Our deepest sympathy to Judy and to George’s family.
Jo-An And Robert Guitard
Our deepest sympathy is with you and your family at your loss. I wish I could be there with you at this time but the weather keeps us here.
Please find comfort and peace and you are always in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
I love you Judy, please take care . Remember the good times.
love jo-an and bob
Mike & Chris Burgess
Dear Judy, we were so sorry to hear about George. He was a great guy and a huge supporter of the Grand Bend business community. We will miss him very very much on many different levels. Please accept our very deepest sympathy and condolences
Ted and Sharon Sanders
Dear Judy,
We were truly saddened to hear of George’s passing. Although words seem to say so little at this sad time, we hope in some small way they help to ease the sense of loss you are experiencing.
George was a treasure to all who knew him. He was a great friend while living at River Bend always offering his services in so many capacities. In the past years, we enjoyed our visits at the beach with both of you (many times with your grandkids).
George will be truly missed by all his friends and the community of Grand Bend.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you treasure memories of your life together.
Ted and Sharon
Carolyn Lee Davies
I am so sorry for your loss of your loved ONE.
Mari Carter Cole
Judy, My most sincere sympathy. It seems that sometimes life just isn’t fair. Even Alma can’t prepare us for this, do know that others care. Hugs, Mari
Allan, Lyne, Heather, Amanda, Ashley Jewell
Judy and Family
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We had the pleasure of meeting George last summer. It was wonderful to see you so happy and in love. We could see that george adored you. How fortunate to have this in a lifetime. Know that we will support you. Always in our thoughts and hearts Love you
Shelly and Mike Coates
Our sincere sympathy, He was a lovely man and made you so very Happy Judy!! Always remember your happpy moments and all your photos of George!!
Love Shelly, Mike and Family XOXOX
Ruth Whiteley-Wells Alma College
Dear Judy,
My thoughts are with you at this extremely difficult time. Draw strength from family and friends who are with you, both physically and in thought.
Ruth
SANDRA VAN CROMVBOIRT
DEAR jUDY.
I AM, SO SORRY TO HEAR OF GEORGE’S PASSING..
SENDING LOTS OF LOVE, HUGS AND PRAYERS TO YOU..
YOUR FAMILY WILL BE A GREAT COMFORT AT THIS SAD TIME.
LOVE SANDY AND BART
Deb Fisher
Dear Judy, There is not a moment that goes by without you being in my closest thoughts and prayers. Life is very short on this earth, and I can say by what I seen in your lives that you and George lived life to the fullest each and every day. The memories and the love that George had for you will never leave your heart, because he blessed you with all of his heart and most of all his unconditional love. May you feel the brush of angel’s wings keeping you steady and strengthened as you move through this difficult time. I know that words cannot make a difference, but may you find comfort in the love of family and friends. God Bless! Love Deb
Tena and Bruce Elliott
We were shocked and very saddened by the news of George’s untimely passing. He was so confident that this surgery was going to be routine. I enjoyed talking to George last week just as I enjoyed routinely having little conversations with him at my office. He was a bright spot in my day ever time time stopped in to share his vast knowledge about so many subjects. He was such a unique guy who was liked by all who came into contact with him. he is going to be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with Judy.
Elaine Clarke
Dear Judy ,
After speaking with you this morning I still can’t believe George is gone.
I offer my deepest sympathy to you and your family. He will be missed by everyone that knew him.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Your wonderful memories of George will always be with you and will give you the strength to carry on. Take comfort in those that you love and take care of each other.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and know you have a guardian angel watching over you.
big hugs
Elaine
Linda McClatchie Walsh
Dearest Judy.
My fondest thoughts of you and your George. I know he was loved by you, as you were loved by him. Your special man that you found and is now gone and taken from you so unfairly. I know you will miss him greatly, but time will make it easier and you have many friends to help you through this. I feel so deeply for what you are going through. My heart hurts for you.
I love you Judy
Will call you next week.
Linda
Ann & Bob Shaw
Judy
We are so sorry to hear of the sudden decline of George’s health after what seemed to be a fairly routine surgery that went so sadly wrong. We only wish the geographic distance had prevented us from meeting your dear George, to whom we know you were so devoted. Sorry we will not be able to be there on Saturday morning.
Please extend our most heartfelt and deepest condolensces to all.
Much love and deepest sympathy to your and yours.
Bob and Ann Shaw
Beth Stewart
I send my love to you at this very sad time.
Linda will hug you for me.You will treasure all the wonderful memories.
Hold on dear girl to your family. Beth
Dave Clark
Everyone that George was close to has my sympathy. Particilarly Judy who brought George such happness.
Whether times were good or bad George was always someone that would talk the time to talk to me. He was a friend and will be greatly missed.
Marcy Walker and Pedro Quintana
Dear Judy
Pedro and I are deeply moved by George’s tragic losts. We know that the love and great memories you both shared will comfort you and your family through Christmas and after . May our friendship continue to be as always and May God bless you.
Sincerely
Marcy and Pedro
Mary and Paul Zehr
We wish to express our sympathy toJudy and Jack and his family and Judy Milton and her family.
Isidore and Paula LaPorte
Dear Judy
We were so shocked to hear about George…you have our deepest sympathy. I always enjoyed it when he came in the dental office where i work….had great chats. I hope the love of your family will help you through all of this.
Paula and Is
Robina Stirling Maffei, Alma College
Dear Judy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. No one can take away your wonderful memories, especially the private ones you and George shared. Grief is uncharted, unpredictable and very personal, and need not follow any of the traditional rules. It just happens as it happens. You are blessed to have family who will do the best they can to see you through the days and months ahead. Also, you and George have wonderful friends who will aslo be near, I know.
Love, hugs and sincere condolences, Robin Maffei
Rita Lessard
Dear Judy,
Casey and his Family are so sorry for the loss of your loved one,please know that our thoughts and our sympathies are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Rita Lessard
Brenda Parsons
My deepest sypathy to family and friends, George will be missed by many for his thougtfulness, and the love he gave to his Judy.
We will miss him.
Brad, Jayne, Tyler & Travis TIbbo
Judy, Dawn, Christa & Families
Our sincere sympathy to you all. Although I did not have the privilege of knowing George, I know that he was loved and treasured by you all. Hold the memories of him close to your heart as no one can take those away from you. You will all be in our thougths and prayers in the difficult days that lie ahead. Judy, you have two great daughters who will be there for you always. You also have two special granddaughters and one special little grandson that will always be there for Grandma!!!! God Bless You All!!!