Obituary of George Daniel McAuley

Of Saint John, NB passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness at the Saint John Regional Hospital on May 17, 2009 at the age of 78 years. He was the son of the late James Francis and Alice (Coyle) McAuley, loving husband of Theresa (Graham) McAuley. He leaves behind one brother, Pat McAuley, three daughters, Sharon (Bob Velpel) McAuley of Youbou, BC, Cathy (Bryan) Korven of Comox, BC and Lynn (Colin) Francis of Saskatoon. SK; seven grandchildren, Dr. Matthew Young, Dr. Rebecca Korven, Shanna Francis, Erin Young, Sara Korven, Chris Francis, Joshua Korven and Joshua Robinson; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by three brothers Francis, Jack and Leo. George was employed with the Bank of Nova Scotia for 42 years, retiring from the Toronto General Office. George was the past Grand Knight of The Knights of Columbus (JFK Mississauga Ontario). He played trumpet in the Harry Rigby’s Band in the 50’s. George was recognized as a hero to the Boy Scouts of Canada as well as his family for saving the life of a drowning boy (Jackie Garnett) at the age of 13. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (506) 634-7424 with visiting on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Our Lady of the Assumption, 360 Dufferin Row on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 12 noon. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the Huntington Society of Canada or any charity of the donor’s choice.