Georges-Alfred-Leonel WHISSELL

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WHISSELL Dr. Georges Lionel September 5, 1907 - May 9, 2006 Dr. Georges Whissell of Westlock, AB passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at the age of 98 years. He leaves to mourn, five children, Marlene (Archie Gale) of Edmonton, Bookie of Edmonton, Ronald (Bonnie) of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Brian (Rita) of Calgary and Elaine (Ron) Chrapko of St. Albert, along with sixteen grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, Dalma and Marie-Louise; his wife, Nellie; his companion, Francine; his two brothers, Frank and Ernest; and his sister, Odette. Born in St. Andre Avellin, Quebec on September 5, 1907, he graduated in Medicine from the University of Montreal in 1932 and completed his post-graduate work prior to first practicing on Anticosti Island, Quebec. In 1939, he ventured west with his wife and young family. He was a skilled Physician and Surgeon who practiced in the Westlock area for fifty-five years. A devoted and compassionate Doctor, he earned the respect and admiration of his patients and the medical staff who worked alongside him. He displayed a strong work ethic; he was a farmer, an entrepreneur and a very active member in the community serving on many boards. He was an avid skier, pilot and bridge player, playing bridge competitively into his ninety-seventh year. He loved to travel and enjoyed visiting many parts of the world. He especially enjoyed his time spent at Lake Wakomao working on his tower and many projects. For those he left behind, there will be a void in their hearts but a bounty of wonderful memories. Dad touched his children's, grandchildren's and great-grandchildren's lives in many ways. In our hearts he will always stay, loved and remembered everyday. We will miss him but he is now at peace. The family wish to extend their sincere thanks to his caregivers, Richelle San Miguel and Aileen Fong for their tireless efforts in providing loving care to our father during his last years. We also thank Aspen Community Health Care staff (Shirley Henderson, Esther Hilliard, and Sherry Budgen); Dr. Stuart Jamieson and the Westlock Health Care Centre for their support. Funeral Services will be held Monday at 1:00 p.m., May 15, 2006, at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Westlock, Alberta, with Interment to follow at the Church Cemetery. Donations gratefully accepted to the Westlock Health Care Equipment Fund c/o 10004 - 105 Street, Westlock, AB, T7P 1V2. WESTLOCK FUNERAL HOME LTD. Telephone:

Georges-Alfred-Leonel married Nellie-Isabel LAURIN on 7 Nov 1934 in ?,,,,,Montreal (United Church Crystal Springs),Qc. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Archie GALE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ron CHRAPKO. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]