GEORGE MALETICH, passed away peacefully, on the evening of Monday, March 27, 2023, at the age of 88, surrounded by his family. George was predeceased by his beloved wife Norma Carrotte, grandson Michael Chiaramonte, two brothers, John Maletich and Stanley Maletich, and son-in-law Robert Burns. George was a devoted brother to Zora Chenier (Rolly) and brother-in-law to Norman Andrighetti (Carolyn), loving step-father to Debbie Burns, Lynn Carrotte (Jeff), Dean Carrotte (Marie), Norm Carrotte, and Louisa Chiaramonte, cherished grandfather (Deda) to Matthew Burns (Dayna), Gary Carrotte (Brett), Sarah Burns (Greg), David Carrotte (Megan), Dylan Chiaramonte, and Mia Chiaramonte (Cameron), great-grandfather to Robbie Bathe and Evelyn Bathe, and fun uncle to Mark, Jeff, Danny and Mickey. A special thank you to the Oreskovich family, especially Darryl, for being such an important part of George’s life.

Born in Schumacher, Ontario, to John and Annie Maletich, George loved the outdoors, making furniture and stained glass, playing the banjo and mandolin, and watching football and baseball. George was best known as the handyman and jokester of the family, with a sense of humour that lit up the room and left his grandkids always laughing.

George will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and all those he touched in his full life. May his gentle soul forever rest in peace.

In lieu of flowers, donations in George’s memory may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society, and Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP).