Obituary of George Denis Bormke

The death of George Denis Bormke, husband of Diane Bormke, occurred on November 1, 2003, at the Saint John Regional Hospital, after a three-year battle with cancer. Born in Revelstoke, BC, he was the son of Marta and the late Anselm Bormke. Besides his wife and mother he is survived by his children Marta (Paul) McGovern, Tom (Colleen) and Janet (Christopher) Moore, his brother Ronald Bromke, his sisters Edna (Hugh) Methot and Ann (Kevin) Pym, his grandchildren Rebekka, Sean, Lacey-Lynn, Jordan, Mya and Lauren and several nieces and nephews. He was an active member of St. Augustine's Parish, a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #9176 and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69. After a 25 year career in the Canadian Armed Forces (RCAF), he attended Loyalist College (where he made the Dean's list) and then joined Accuray of Canada for several years before beginning another career with Canadian Pacific Railway. Throughout his life George was active in sports ? a volunteer and a Master Official in Competitive Swimming, Umpire-in-Chief of Broomball officials in NS and a softball Umpire. He enjoyed hunting and had a fishing camp on the Miramichi. He was also an avid hiker and knew most of the trails in southern NB. Very recently he acted as Assistant Returning Officer for the Riding of Grand Bay-Westfield in the Provincial Election. Although there will be no visiting, following cremation at Brenan's Select Community Funeral Home, 111 paradise Row (634-7424), the Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 5, 2003, at 2:00 PM, from St. Augustine's Church, Westfield. Remembrances made to the Canadian Cancer Society, the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of donor's choice would be appreciated.