With sadness we announce the sudden passing of George Alan Hansen, 69.
George is survived by his loving family: his wife, Jean (nee Ripley); his children, Michael Hansen of Prince Albert, Sask. and Leanne (Ron) White of Regina, Sask.; and his five grandchildren, Chelsey and Joshua Hansen, and Ryley-Jean, Brandon, and Justin White.
Also surviving are his brother, James Hansen of Toronto, Ont.; sister, Sandra Hansen of Toronto, Ont.; sisters-in-law, Florence Ripley of Minnedosa, Man. and Doreen Ripley of Winnipeg, Man.; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, Alan and Eleanor; brother-in-law, Craig Ripley; and sister-in-law, Ruth (Ripley) Meagher.
George was born Sept. 18, 1933 in Fort Frances, Ont. He had a career in the grocery business that eventually took him away from that area, however, his great affection for the cottage country kept him and his family returning to the island.
Since his retirement, he and Jean spent six months of each year at their summer home.
Throughout the years, wherever George went, he gained great respect and made ever-lasting friendships.
A celebration of his life was held Thursday, May 22, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. from the River Park Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Sandy Scott officiated.
Cremation has taken place and there will be a memorial service at later date on the island.
It is the family’s request that those wishing to place memorials may do so to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Arrangements were entrusted to the care of River Park Memorial Chapel.
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