of Farmborough Heights
Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday 11th March 2025. Beloved husband of the late Lourdes (Doris). Loving father of Karen and Janet. Loved brother of Peter, cousin Peter, nephew Charlie and their families. George will be sadly missed by his loving family and many dear friends here and in Malta.
Aged 85 Years
Reunited with Doris
Both resting in God’s care
Rosary will be recited on Thursday 20th March 2025 at 4pm, in the Chapel Rankins Funeral Home, 270 Cowper Street, Warrawong.
Requiem Mass for the repose of George’s soul will be celebrated in St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 1 Bruce Road Warrawong on Friday 21st March 2025 at 12pm. Following the service his funeral will proceed to Lakeside Memorial Park, Kanahooka Road, Kanahooka.
In lieu of flowers donations to The Salvation Army would be greatly appreciated.
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12:00 pm, Fri 21 March 2025Venue
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 1 Bruce Rd, Warrawong, New South Wales 2502, AUView on Google Maps
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George was my friend and mentor he had a fantastic attitudes to life we met at dog obedience trading and quickly become good mates my condolences to all Georges family and God Bless
Dear George, you were a true gentleman, a great colleague and a very dear friend. You will be greatly missed. Rest in peace now, George.
George was a mentor to me. Encouraging me to pursue my Obedience Judges Licence and training my dogs in the cow paddock in Dapto. We spent good times sitting together on the tailgate of my car in the paddock as George instructed me on how to do better. Every time I enter the obedience ring I will be thinking of you George and always trying to do better. Farewell my friend xx
I first met George in 1971 through dog obedience training when he & Janice were both starting out .We shared many great experiences over the following years. Your friendship & knowledge will be forever missed.
I first met George in 1971 through dog obedience training when he & Janice were both starting out .We shared many great experiences over the following years. Your friendship & knowledge will be forever missed.
I met George when I had my first OES at an Illawarra Trial. He was very flattering about my dogs ability which encouraged me to continue for over 50 years since then. I have always enjoyed our Judging assignments together where he was always the gentleman. My sincere sympathy to his daughters and family. A man that will be sorely missed by so many.
A real gentleman who gave so much of himself to the Maltese community of the Illawarra.
I met George at a conference a few years ago and our conversations, over several hours spanned many subjects, including that of our beloved Malta. He was a witty, intelligent and interesting man, with a passion to keep the Maltese culture alive in Australia.
Farewell my dear friend, I will miss you. So many years of a special friendship that I will cherish for the rest of my life. R.I.P. dear George till we all meet again. Love and best wishes always to all of your Family and Friends. Back in the loving arms of Doris, forever in God’s care. xx.
George our friend and neighbour of 54 years, We will miss him so much and always remember his generosity and kindness. He was always willing to help anyone and came to the rescue for our family on many occasions. He will always be remembered for his infectious smile, laughter, loud music, parties and his ability to bring people together. Sending our prayers and love to his girls Karen and Janet. Love Betty, Brooke, Cara and family. Now at peace with the Lord.
George was an Integral Member of the Southern Gundog Society & served on the Committee with us over many years. His friendship & humour will be sorely missed. RIP George . Ray & Betty Hayman.
George was an Integral Member of the Southern Gundog Society & served on the Committee with us over many years. His friendship & humour will be sorely missed. RIP George . Ray & Betty Hayman.
George was a wonderful dog training instructor at Illawarra Dog Training Club. I first attended there in about 2000 and attended on and off with various dogs over the years. He was so much loved and respected by both dogs and their humans. I am terribly sad. Louise
I’ve known George for over 30 years. As a toddler, I could never say George. I always said Gorgeous. Something George never let me forget. It was never wrong though. It described George perfectly. A wonderful man, a kind and generous soul.
George, thank you for your support and mentorship during my many years of Judges Training. A true Gentleman.
I went to university with Janet, George’s daughter, and through her I first met George a very long time ago. My wife and daughters also know him as we have visited and met with him and Karen lots of times with Janet in recent years. We were always impressed by the caring way in which he kept his pets. We were entertained and charmed by his wonderful stories or his and his family’s personal history, and the development of their area in the Illawarra. The friends that Janet and I went to university with used to listen and laugh with great fondness at his tales about his daughters. George was clearly a fantastic father, and I know that his family will miss him greatly. He will also be missed by many others, especially because of his extensive work in and with the local community and the Maltese community. He was appropriately recognised formally with awards for those things, but beyond his achievements we all knew George as a thoroughly authentic and decent man who brought up a lovely family.
our deepest condolences to the family on such a sad loss may he Rest in Peace