William MOSS

Obituary of William MOSS

MOSS, William "George" MOSS, William George, peacefully at Norview Lodge, Simcoe on Tuesday, November 24, 2009, George is at rest now after a gallant battle with age related health problems in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Isobel Brown McMillan Moss of Norview Lodge, Simcoe. Dearly loved father of Lynne Sharman of Thunder Bay, Kit Julian (Richard) of Simcoe, William Moss (Diane Bussieres) of Quebec City and Wendy Moss of Simcoe. Loving grandfather to Paul Ayers, of Toronto, Jesse Ayers of Vittoria, Zena Sharman of Vancouver, Nicholas Hardy Moss and Alexander Hardy Moss of Quebec City. George left Eastport Newfoundland at age 18 to enlist with the Cape Breton Highlanders and served in England, Italy and Northwest Europe. He was very proud of his participation in the liberation of Holland at Delfziel in 1945. George was self employed with his contracting business in Hamilton, "Geo Moss Installations" which was launched as a result of the devastation wrought by Hurrican Hazel. George was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Simcoe, Branch 79. Family will receive friends at THOMPSON WATERS FUNERAL HOME LTD., 102 First Ave., Port Dover (519) 583-1530 on Friday, December 4, 2009 from 7 pm to 9 pm (evening only). A Legion Service will take place at 6:30 pm. A Service to Celebrate George's life will be held Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 1 pm in the funeral home Chapel. Father Kendall Reimer officiating. Cremation to follow. A private family interment will take place at a later date. For those wishing, donations to the Alzheimer Society of Haldimand/Norfolk or Norfolk Association for Community Living would be greatly appreciated. On-line condolences and/or donations can be made at www.thompsonwatersfuneralhome.ca Siol Na Fear Fearail "The Breed of Manly Men"
A Memorial Tree was planted for William
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