Obituary of George Wood

WOOD, George It is with great sadness that the family of Mr. George Wood announces the sudden and unexpected passing of a dear husband , father and grandfather on April 30, 2010, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, at the age of 71 years. Beloved husband of more than 50 years to Dorothy (nee Sorrell). Loving father of Kimberly and husband Montgomery Prior of Burlington, Ont., Gregory Wood and Karen Wood of Belle River, Patricia and husband David Cibula of St. Louis MO., Lauralee and husband Mike Larocque of Windsor, and Jeffrey Wood of Belle River. Cherished "Papa" to Stacey, Stephen, Justin, Ashley, Amberly, Ainsley, Joshua, James, Myles, Gregory, Brianna, Nathan, Rachael, Bryan, Hannah, Bailey, and the late Halleigh Larocque. Loving " Great Papa" to Kailey, Alyssa, Brandon, Collin, Rylee, Aidan, Ava, Ruca, and Emilia. Dear brother to Vera and husband Nick Grima, Buddy (Floyd) and wife Martha-Jo; Bonnie (Florence) and late husband Richie Urban; Sondra and husband Larry Joseph, Kathleen and late husband John Brugge, Linda and husband Jim Farkas, the late Jack, Margaret, Harry, Dorothy, Jean, and Jimmy. Mr. Wood was an expert craftsman, specializing in the installation of all types of flooring. His wish was that his customers enjoyed "walking all over him" In his earlier years, George played organized baseball in various leagues in the city and county, and was a longtime member of the Chry-Moto Club, where he often took on the part of Santa Claus during the Christmas season. A true humanitarian at heart, his passions were his family, especially his grandchildren, and the Montreal Canadiens. The family would like to acknowledge the efforts of the staff at Hotel Dieu Hospital, and Henry Ford Hospital . At Georges request, there will be no visitation, but rather a private family service to conclude with cremation. As your expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Hospital For Sick Children in Toronto; any of the Shriners Hospitals in the United States; or to The Childrens Wish Foundation. Funeral arrangements entrusted to WINDSOR CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME 1700 Tecumseh Rd., East. Online condolences and shared memories may be submitted at www.windsorchapel.com