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Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Donald V. Brown Funeral Home
36 Lake Avenue Drive
Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada
(905) 662-2948
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Funeral Service
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Donald V. Brown Funeral Home
36 Lake Avenue Drive
Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada
(905) 662-2948
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Janet Cook lit a candle
Saturday, September 17, 2016
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I'm shocked to hear of George's passing. He was a wonderful friend and co-worker, we celebrated one of his Birthday's together and I was confident he would have many more along with a very bright future.
He was the sweetest kindest souls I've been blessed enough to know. My prayers to his family and friends. Life here will be won't be quite the same with his absence, but heaven will be a brighter place.
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Tarun Bawa lit a candle
Friday, April 1, 2016
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Tarun Bawa posted a condolence
Friday, April 1, 2016
I am sorry for you're loss for the Paquette's. I know how Braedan feels about this, and I just wanted to say r.i.p to George Paquette.
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Wednesday, March 23, 2016
My sympathies to friends and family. George is now one of the greatest angels. I will miss him.
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Ashley Pychel posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
It was a real pleasure to meet George, and a joy to welcome him into my family as the big brother that I never had but always wanted. When we met I was instantly struck by his kindness and lighthearted spirit. We sat together over lunch at a Swiss Chalet in Burlington and I remember thinking to myself how my stepmum's son had really grown up into a stand-up man. If only I lived nearer to home we would have had more opportunities to get to know one another more closely, but with Facebook to the rescue I always knew that he was just a click of a button and a message away. He was always there, quick to respond back to my messages, and also there to make me smile with his posts. Just last week I sat and laughed to myself as I read his post about his love of waffles. In that moment I thought about how much I appreciated his sense of humor, and recognized it to be one of those moments where you realize how important and special it is to appreciate the little things in life. Thank you for sending me that reminder, it is a blessing that I will try not to forget. It was a privilege to know you George, you will be in my heart.
Sincerely,
Ashley
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Ashley Pychel lit a candle
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
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Jason and Heather Dobson posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
How do you do someone’s life justice in 3-5 minutes.. You can’t, and I’m not going to try. We have probably all seen slightly different versions of George, weather you knew him as Jo, G, G-Man, Nightstriker, Georgie, or as some of you knew him; his world of Warcraft character name Elise. I’m going to tell you some of my thoughts and recollections of George, and along with your own memories, perhaps we can all leave here today remembering a little more of the Man we are all here to honour.
First of all, I want to say how proud I am of George, what he overcame; and his accomplishments. I didn’t know George in Elementary School, I didn’t know him when he had his stroke as a kid, I didn’t know that because he had a weakened immune system, he would catch anything that was going around, even if it was just a fly that was sick. I didn’t know George’s past or his family history… But George didn’t live his life with his problems taking precedence. He was happy, because he had friends and family that loved him. And he just invited you into his happy life because that’s who he was.
I came onto the scene in grade 9. Here I was, a new kid in an already established group of guys that all went to Memorial Elementary School with George. They got together Friday nights and played video games, and I got invited… Nintendo 64 was where it was at. Video games definitely bring people together; as they are trying to kill each other in Killer Instinct and Smash Brothers, or shoot each other in Golden Eye or Perfect Dark. I think the first one I attended was at George’s Grandparent’s house, and I was instantly welcomed by George’s lovely Grandparents Doug and Mary. I didn’t know he lived with his Grandparents… I really didn’t know anything about him at the time, but I got to know him over the years which would turn out to be a great friendship.
I remember coming over to his house, and before I went downstairs to hang with the guys, I would walk upstairs and say hi to Doug and Mary. They always loved chatting, and sometimes it was half an hour or more before I popped downstairs. Mary would offer bowls for our chips and popcorn, but honestly how many teenage boys eat chips out of a bowl? You can’t toss a bowl of chips across the room while holding onto a video game controller, bags worked just fine. They were always such wonderful hosts, especially the times when we all brought our computers over for Lan Parties. I don’t think Doug liked the electricity bill on those months… On the hot days of the Summer months, we were treated to the pool before going into the basement for some games. George was always a great swimmer, and growing up with a pool in the backyard certainly aided him in that.
Game nights always rotated houses, and when it came time for me to host, one memory stands out vividly as I’m sure many of the guys can attest to. My mom hated it when people didn’t untie their shoes when taking them off. Many of the guys worked very hard to get their shoe laces to just the right tightness so that they stayed on while walking, but could easily slip them off without uniting them. My mom would go down in the hallway while we were in the basement, and would tie everybody's shoes together. George was the only one who caught on to this, as he started just leaving his shoes outside rather than untying them.
One time I remember George, Andrew and I went for a trail ride on our bikes on the bruce trail. We went down a rather steep hill. I made it down alright, Andrew made it, and then I looked back and George was tumbling down the hill. I think it was the last time George ever went for a bike ride with me… I was reminded recently of the time when playing basketball in Andrew’s parents basement. George tried for a slam dunk, only he tried a little too hard and went through the drywall… Luckily one of the guys knew how to patch a wall so Andrews parents didn’t find out. Too bad he didn’t read the label on the bag of cement he used rather than drywall compound. I think it was there for a couple of years before Andrew’s dad fixed it, as a reminder of how not to play in the basement.
George was a sci-fi guy at heart. He loved Star Wars, but Star Trek had him through and through. You could often find George catching up on some old tv shows like Nightrider or old Star Trek, or the newest anime series.
There was the time that George won a free movies for a year card from the Movie Theatre. George was the kind of guy who just wanted to spend time together that he couldn’t wait to share his prize, and would rotate who got the extra free ticket. There was a lot of movies watched that year. George always had a love for film and television, and turned his Grandparent’s basement into his own personal theatre room, complete with popcorn maker, bar fridge, framed movie posters on the wall and custom lighting that dimmed when you pressed play on the movie remote. As something that George always had a strong passion for, Film and Television would become the backdrop for his journey through college and career choice as a freelancer at CTV/TSN. George’s excellence would have him creating an award winning short film for his third year school project.
After high school, the video game nights dwindled. Some of the guys went away to university, and some just went their own way as girlfriends took main stage. George and I continued to get together and remained friends.
George always loved keeping up with technology, and as such was always good with computers. He was always helping his grandpa when he needed help, specifically so Doug could play the newest version of his golf video game. When George was living away from home, I think Doug just pretended to not know what he was doing as an excuse to have George over for a visit. When he did come home, he was always sure to fit in family, as family was important to him. Danny, Denise, Danielle and Braiden were top on his priority and would make time to plan to go over for dinner when he was down. He was like this everywhere though, whenever he could George would lend a hand; he would be there with an eagerness to help in any way he could.
As time went on, I started up a Friday night get together again. Only this time it was board games and beer tastings that got us together. Settlers of Catan, Carcassonne, and Pandemic were some of the board games that kept us getting together week after week. And when we had enough guys for an epic board game night, we would pull out Arkham Horror, the coop board game that took over half an hour to setup, 3 -5 hours to play and another hour to cleanup…
George didn’t swear, didn’t say bad things about people and hardly every complained. However George and I loved to share stories of Kijiji. Stories of sheer ignorance, like the guys who offer you next to nothing for your item, and then proceed to ask you to deliver it. Or the Nigerian Scammers who want you to ship your iPhone to their daughter; because they are on a business trip and are willing to pay you an extra $100 for your inconvenience… Do people actually fall for this stuff? George and I used to love laughing over some of these.
Thoughtful is one word that comes to mind when thinking about George. The way that he would surprise you with a kind word at the right time, or lend an ear when you needed it. I was always amazed at what a great gift giver George was; he would find that one special thing that you didn’t even realize anybody knew you wanted, as if he heard you talk about it once and just stored it in the back of his head for the appropriate time. Or better yet, he may have already ordered it from Amazon and was hiding it in his closet for the right occasion to give. George came over one year dressed as Santa so our daughter who was almost 1 at the time could get her picture taken sitting on his knee. Some of you may not know, but George was pretty great with kids. Weather it was keeping their attention and focus while on a photo shoot, or just playing when he came over and Heather and I were running around getting the house ready for people to come over.
I have a lot of fond memories of George, as many of you do as well. I believe it was George’s 30th birthday when a bunch of us went to Toronto and took in a comedy show, and upon it’s ending we went to a rooftop patio lounge to finish off the evening with some humorous alcoholic shooters; one of which had George’s hand behind his back as he tried to get through the whipped cream… Funny stuff. Or the time he told me about stepping from the shower in his apartment to his bedroom only to have a monster (in the form of his new kitten) fly across the room from the bed to try and tackle his dangly bits. He surprisingly didn’t have her declawed after that one. George loved cats. He was a likeable guy as all of you know.
I mentioned earlier how proud I was of George, but I didn’t exactly say why. Many of you might not know, but he was on permanent disability, an injury to his wrist left him unable to do a lot of things that people take for granted; something that many people would call a write off. You get to collect cheques from the Government and not have to work? Sweet. This wasn’t good enough for George though as he decided he wanted to go back to school. He sought the funding and got accepted into the Film and Television program at Mohawk College. George did well in his courses, and it gave him a huge confidence boost, one that in my opinion changed everything about him. George Graduated and pursued a career that ultimately ended in him moving to Scarborough to Work for a major Canadian television company. He made some more lifelong friendships in those years, friends that would stand beside him throughout everything thick and thin; just as he would to them.
I talked to George about God on many occasions, trying to invite him out to Church for a specific conference or guest speaker I thought would impact him the right way. Hey, you can meet some nice girls at Church too. I prayed for my friend on multiple occasions, but it wasn’t something George really wanted to be a part of at that time in his life. It brought me great comfort and restitute reading George’s grade 8 Valedictorian speech, where with childlike faith he talks about having God in his life. I can rest worry free knowing that our Heavenly Dad has George wrapped in such an embrace right now. God has always been in his life, it was my blindness that just didn’t see it.
I’m proud of the man that George was, and the journey and trials he overcame to get there. George was an overcomer; and I am proud to have called him my friend.
Jason Dobson
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Deep Chaggar posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Dear George,
I can say it was always fun being your friend when we met in high school through our common friends - I remember us playing pokemon during our lunch hour and even during our breaks. That fun didn't stop there with all of us hanging out at each other's houses and playing anything and everything. I always could count on George to keep me up to date with the latest games coming out and being the first of us to get an Xbox out of all of us. I'll always remember George for his kind nature and enthusiasm for video content creation even when he started his own video editing with anime music videos - I remember we use to watch them and enjoy what he created. Which turned out to be what he wanted to do in life and went on to working in TV Broadcasting, he had found his calling.
We'll miss you buddy, all the games, the laughs, and the time we got pizza delivered to your house for game night and they were 45 minutes late and got it for free!
May you the force be with you and may our memories never fade of you, we'll miss you.
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Susy Antal lit a candle
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
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George so kind, gentle and caring, I will miss you! Rest in Peace my friend
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Tom Brown posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your son and my CTV colleague George. I worked with your son for the past several months in our CTV Toronto graphics department. At first he was shy but after a couple of weeks of ribbing him for being the newbie he relaxed and was wonderful to work with. He prepared my weather graphics nightly and took great pride in his work and was always wanting to learn more and contribute more. Please pass along my deepest sympathy to his extended family. He will be missed for his friendship, his work ethic and eagerness to help others throughout the station.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time,
Tom Brown, CTV Toronto Weather Anchor
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Adrian Fratoni posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
My sincerest condolences to George's friends and family!
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Jamie Stoyanoff posted a condolence
Monday, March 21, 2016
So very sorry for your loss. I will always remember George as a friendly, joyful person and a wonderful working colleague.
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Sean Noon posted a condolence
Monday, March 21, 2016
My deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the family.....George you were the most sincere and gentle person I've ever known.....RIP
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Tracy F lit a candle
Monday, March 21, 2016
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May you Rest in Paradise George. Gone way too soon.
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Tracy F posted a condolence
Monday, March 21, 2016
My heart aches at this sad news. George was such a kind and caring man. He was always so friendly and always smiling. Kirsten and family I am so sorry for your loss. He was taken way too soon. Thinking about you. May you Rest in Paradise George.
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Christine and Dale Dobson posted a condolence
Monday, March 21, 2016
Our deepest Sympathy and Condolences to Doug and family. We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our hearts.
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Christine and Dale Dobson lit a candle
Monday, March 21, 2016
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Rest in peace George. You will be missed.
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Jennie Hodgson lit a candle
Sunday, March 20, 2016
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My sincerest condolences. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
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Marie & Richard Ostrowski lit a candle
Sunday, March 20, 2016
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Marie & Richard Ostrowski donated to HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO
Sunday, March 20, 2016
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to all of George's immediate and extended family members.
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Marie & Richard Ostrowski posted a condolence
Sunday, March 20, 2016
Lisa and Brian Pychel & family; we are so very shocked and sad to hear about George and we extend our deepest sympathy to you and your loved ones. We can't begin to imagine the pain you are going through. Although we are unable to be there with you in person during this difficult time, please know that you are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Marie, Richard & Lauren Ostrowski (Barrie, ON). A donation will be made in honour of George Paquette.
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Blair Waterous posted a condolence
Sunday, March 20, 2016
I was a first year at Mohawk when George was a third year. I didn't know him well, but I knew who he was. He helped with a few lessons in various classes. He was always pleasant and happy to be there. I even remember him staying late to finish his own projects, and always offering help to others who stayed late too.
George's passing is a great loss.
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Christian Burgess posted a condolence
Saturday, March 19, 2016
I remember George fondly. As a customer of an online business I ran for several years during the last decade, George had an indelible love of movies - especially those Japanese anime movies and TV shows that I knew very little about. I got to know George as a customer of mine. He was one of my first customers who lived within Southern Ontario, since the majority of my business was overseas. Subsequently, as business increased and the workload became busier, I asked George to come work with me. I really enjoyed having him join the company, working with me and my other staff. I'll always remember George for his kindness and simplicity. His passion for the things he loved intercepted by his ongoing health issues, which I knew a little about. Although we lost touch over the years since, George is someone I do remember. His death has come as a shock to me, and I'm sending my deepest condolences to his family and friends. I'm deeply sorry for your loss.
I'm thankful in knowing you George. I hope you are at peace.
Kind regards,
Christian Burgess
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Janet and Rick Robbs posted a condolence
Saturday, March 19, 2016
Our thoughts are with you. Too young, too soon. May your fond memories sustain you in time.
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George & Cathy Brady posted a condolence
Saturday, March 19, 2016
For George Jr
Your time on earth was far too short,
Now hear the angels sing.
May the angel choirs
Sweet soothing comfort bring
Your journey here
Is at an end
Rest at last
With heavenly friend
Our deepest sympathy to everyone that knew and loved George who has gone on ahead of us. RIP George.
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Michelle Freeman lit a candle
Saturday, March 19, 2016
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Evander Chavis posted a condolence
Saturday, March 19, 2016
Dear friends, as time goes by healing will begin to seal your hearts in the loving memories of George. God has call another Angel Home. LISA , Brain , and families our heart is broken and prayers are being prayed. Surely The Windows of Heaven open up to your loss in a loved one. God Bless you in difficult times.
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Saturday, March 19, 2016
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Raymond & Donna Browne posted a condolence
Saturday, March 19, 2016
George & Cathy and Lisa & Brian.
Raymond and I would like to give u our Condolences to u all over the lost of ur dear dear son George our thoughts and prayers are with u all. Lots of Love: Ray & Donna.
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Lori Reeves posted a condolence
Saturday, March 19, 2016
So sorry for your loss! My thought are with your family. Xo
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Marie Browne posted a condolence
Saturday, March 19, 2016
So sorry to hear the passing of Georgie my condolences ,thought,s and prayers go out to you and Cathy and Lisa he was so young...... god bless auntie Marie......
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Jen Maddock posted a condolence
Saturday, March 19, 2016
Undoubtedly the most gentle soul on this earth. Now he soars free with the birds. You were loved and cherished by so many, George. We will miss you.
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