George Greig Campbell
George Greig Campbell, age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 11, 2011 in Parksville, BC. Born on September 24, 1919 in Winnipeg, Manitoba he was the fifth of six children born to Alexander and Georgina Campbell of Aberdeen, Scotland.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Rooney, in 1978, brothers Alex and Morrie, and sisters, Peggy, Nan and Betty. He is survived by Wilma, his loving wife of 24 years, his son Sandy Campbell (Lois), daughters Lucille Campbell and Maureen Williams (Brian), granddaughters Alison Campbell and Meghan Sterpin, and grandsons Ian Cronin and Gregory Williams.
For many years he was an active member of the Chief and Petty Officers Association in Esquimalt, BC
George was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be truly missed by his family.
A very special thank you to the staff of Stanford Place Care Campus and to Dr. Garth Loughhead for their loving kindness and care during his last years.
A memorial service will be held at Knox United Church in Parksville, BC on June 22, 2011 at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Victoria Cancer Clinic.