George was a wonderful person and friend. He is very much missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you Marg and your family. We are all here for you. Much love Heather
Our Hearts are sad but we have fun memories with George. You will be missed and always loved. Maggie we love you xo
Thinking of you during this difficult time. Our sincere condolences.
Nicole & Alberto 🙏
Marg/Marcia,
I know it must be very difficult right now for the two of you. Marg definitely married "Mister Right" and enjoyed over 50 years with him through thick and thin. Marcia you’re lucky to have had such a wonderful dad who made for a good role model and it seemed he never lost his temper, but could express disapproval when warranted.
I’ve known George since I was 8 years old when he and Marg started dating and looked up to him over the years as a role model. My other role model and surrogate father was the actor Fred McMurray on the TV show “My Three Sons” and there were similarities between them. One thing I remember about George I copied was to carry a pen and notepad with me, which I still do to this day, despite the mobile electronic devices I own. It’s still just quicker and easier to write it down.
When the Alzheimer’s began to steal him away from us it just broke my heart. Never has something so insidious happened to someone so undeserving. It seems the whole Hopcraft family has suffered repeated tragedies they didn’t deserve. I can only hope that their descendants fair much better and fondly remember their ancestors. I know I’ll always remember George with great fondness and love.
Since I moved to Toronto in 1980 Marg & George kept a watchful eye on me from a distance as I struggled to make my way and establish myself in “the big city”. Their kindness and generosity kept me going. I was always welcome into their home and got to watch Marcia grow up. In my first few years here on Christmas Eve when they hosted their great parties George I would get hammered on Black Russians and suffered for it the next morning while watching a very young Marcia open presents. That’s just one of many fond memories I have of him. There is so much more to say, but you get the gist of how I'm feeling.
If either of you need anything remember I can always be relied upon to help. I owe you all a huge debt of gratitude.
Most sincerely,
Harvey
Au revoir, mon ami, George. Go rest high on that mountain. I will cherish the memories I have from the old days when I first met you and Marg, way back to 1965. A very good year indeed. Rest In Peace until we meet again. Your friend, Peggy