We Remember
THOMSON, George Wilfred
December 18, 1926 — November 22, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of George Wilfred Thomson announce his passing on November 22, 2020, in Kelowna B.C. George was born on December 18, 1926 in Moose Jaw, SK to Arthur and Esther Thomson. He was predeceased by his parents, nine siblings and by his six-year-old daughter, Jennifer Lee Thomson. He was the last of his generation.
George is survived by his wife Maryanne Edwards, who was his best friend and partner for 30 years; his children and their partners, Drake Thomson of Saskatoon, SK, Deborah and Kim McCaig of Calgary, AB, Guy Thomson and Kristl Renaux of Belgium, and Suzanne and Dan Decker of Saskatoon; grandchildren Matthew McCaig (Christine), Kendall Quantz (Steven), Michael McCaig (Marie-Claude), Xavier Thomson (Liza), Alexander Thomson, and Kate Thomson; and seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his stepdaughter Candace Edwards and his step-grandchildren Lucas Daoust and Benjamin Ellsworth.
George served in the Royal Canadian Navy during the latter part of the Second World War. After the war, he worked for many years for Trans Canada Airlines (now Air Canada) before moving on to P. Lawson Travel in Saskatoon. George pioneered the charter travel industry in Canada by creating the first privately chartered tours, starting with the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation and branching out from there. He was extremely well-travelled and delighted in regaling people with tales of his adventures – always mixed with his own brand of humour and jest. In retirement, George volunteered with Meals on Wheels, the SPCA, and helped disabled children learn to ride horses. He loved to keep abreast of world affairs, right up until his final days.
George was fortunate to have been able to spend his last years at home with his wife Maryanne at his side. This would not have been possible without the help of Veterans Affairs Canada and BC Interior Health, who provided them with the support they required. His family is very grateful for their assistance.
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And mach strength
Suzanne and Dan
Diane & I are sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Our thoughts are with you.
My condolences to you Maryanne. You were a wonderful partner to George. We had many enjoyable visits with the both of you. We will miss George’s humour and gallantry! My condolences to all the family.
God comfort you all.
Love Ella Rezansoff
Two days before George’s passing, I had a long talk with George (which was a weekly event); we talked of politics, his war experience and almost everything else. George was so proud of his family, friends and his age. He would often joke that the medical profession would go broke as he rarely needed medical attention, he was proud of that. Until he developed vision problems, George was an avid reader and was well versed on world affairs. George was a very good friend and I will miss him dearly. My condolences to all his family. I know my sister, George’s wife, will miss him very much. My he Rest In Peace.