Saturday March 11, 2006, Halifax Herald:
PEITZCHE, George Clarke - 90, Antigonish, formerly of Goldboro,
Guysborough Co., died March 9, 2006,
in St. Martha's Regional Hospital,
Antigonish.
Born in Goldboro, he was a beloved son of the late
James and
Bernice (Giffin) Peitzche.
He was a veteran of the Second World War,
having served in the Air Force Marine Division
and while serving, had
the misfortune of being shipwrecked.
He was a former employee of Canada
Post,
serving as postmaster in Goldboro until his retirement.
He was a
member of Goldboro United Baptist Church, Goldboro.
George also took
great pleasure from lobster fishing,
spending many hours on the water
every year.
He is survived by his wife, the former Garnita Mae Silver;
brother, Ralph Peitzche, British Columbia; nieces, Sheila Bush and
Bernice Innes;
nephews, Archie and David Jamieson, John Peitzche, as
well as many other nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his beloved
son, David Lloyd Peitzche;
sister, Edna Strople; brothers, Wilfred,
Garfield, Harry, Fred,
Ernest, and James.
Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. on
Sunday
in Goldboro United Baptist Church, Goldboro,
where funeral
service will be held on Monday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Gary Manthorne
officiating.
Interment will be in Bayview Cemetery, Goldboro.
Memorial
donations may be made to Goldboro United Baptist Church,
Canadian Cancer
Society or a charity of choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the
dignified and compassionate care
of G.W. Giffin Funeral Home Ltd.,
Country Harbour.
On-line condolences may be made at:
www.gwgiffin.com
Thanks to Cathie Peitzsch-Gibbs for this obituary.
