George Bushell

1943-2023

George Bushell of Kitchener passed away peacefully on June 21, 2023 in his 81st year.

Beloved husband of Joanne for over 57 years.

Loving father of David (Mary Lou) and son-in-law Roy MacNeil.

Proud grandfather of Delaney, Sarah, and Katie.

Predeceased by his daughter Janet MacNeil and by his sister and brother-in-law Katherine and Doug Fraser.

A long time resident of Ottawa (Blackburn Hamlet) George was very active serving on the Blackburn Community Association Executive, the Gloucester Planning Committee and for thirty-four years the President of the Gloucester Allotment Gardens where he could always be found gardening, digging ditches, or erecting deer fence. He frequently gave gardening presentations to Horticultural Societies in Eastern Ontario and was a great supporter of the Canadian Organic Growers - Ottawa Chapter. George also enjoyed camping and travelling with his family and poker and breakfasts with the guys. He will always be remembered for his watermelon tasting parties at his home.

Funeral service will be held at a later date in Lucknow, Ontario with interment at the Greenhill Cemetery.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to Lisaard & Innisfree Hospice, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Visit www.henrywalser.com for George's memorial.