Obituary of George William Leaver

Passed away at Pinecrest Nursing Home on December 1^st, 2024. George was 76 and is survived by his beloved wife Gail (nee Tullock) of 54 years, his sons, Matt (Misty) and Chad (Frank); and daughter Julia Kirby (Ken).  He will be remembered by his cherished grandchildren Caitlyn, Cole, Maddison, Andrew, Jaelyn, and Declan. George is survived by his sister, Geraldine Cornish. 
 

George’s greatest passions were his family and serving the community. He helped and supported many of Bobcaygeon’s community events, charities and social groups. George attended Courtice Secondary School in his youth before coming to Bobcaygeon with Gail to raise their family in the mid 1970's.  Together, their first business on Main St, “Kawartha Meats and Deli” thrived from 1982 – 1997 serving as a hub for the finest cuts of meat, prepared foods and custom butchering.  Later, George and his family continued and grew - “The Original Just For The Halibut” on King Street, from 2006 – present. He will be remembered by many who knew him for his generosity, kindness of spirit, storytelling, and great food. 

A celebration of life will take place at THE HENDREN FUNERAL HOMES-MONK CHAPEL, 6 Helen Street Bobcaygeon, on Wednesday December 4^th, 2024 from 3 – 6 PM. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Bobcaygeon Helps Food Bank, by visiting www.hendrenfuneralhome.com, or by calling 705 738-3222.