George Raymond White, born on November 20, 1944, passed away at home on February 13, 2025, at the age of eighty. Born in the UK, he moved to Canada at the age of nine with his parents, Harry and Millie, to reunite with his brother, Don. At sixteen, he fell in love with the beauty of Georgian Bay, a place that touched his soul, and spent the next sixty-four springs, summers, and autumns (with the occasional frosty winter day) embracing its serenity.

In 1965, he met Barb, his lifelong partner, on a camping trip. In their fifty-six years together, they built a life of love, laughter, and unwavering support, and created a warm and loving home with their three children on Kitsilano Crescent in Richmond Hill. He dedicated much of his professional life to IBM, enjoying supporting clients with their technical issues. In retirement, he carried with him lifelong friendships, memorable stories, and a deep appreciation for the journey.

George was passionate about nature, sports, and—above all—his family. His perfect day began at sunrise on the golf course, enjoying a round with his closest friends. From there, he would return to his favourite place in the world—the cottage in Honey Harbour—where he would dive into a building project or tinker away at small repairs, always with his dog Sam playfully running by his side.

Afternoons were meant for the dock, where he would bask in the warmth of the sun, swimming, kayaking, fishing and chatting with his family. As the day eased into evening, the scent of barbecue filled the air, accompanied by a good glass of wine and laughter shared over dinner on the deck.

Before nightfall, he never failed to cover the boat, taking a quiet moment to breathe in the sweet, familiar scent of Georgian Bay while watching the sun dip below the horizon. The perfect day would end around a crackling fire—whether outdoors, singing songs by the campfire, or inside, cozied up by the fireplace with a spy novel and his beloved wife, Barb.

George always made time for the people in his life—whether he was teaching his children a valuable skill, rescuing a stranded boater, lending a hand with any building project, or mastering the art of barbecue. His generosity, wisdom, and unwavering willingness to help left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him.

He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Barb, his children, Greg, Amanda, and Stephanie (Asi), his cherished grandchildren who knew him as ‘Pi’, Addison and Nathan, his niece Lynn (Peter), nephew Dave (Leanne), and sister in-law Mary (Doug). In spirit, he is reunited with his father, Harry, his mother, Mildred, his brother, Donald, and the beloved dogs who brought him so much joy—Tammy, Brandi, Chelsea, and Sam.

George always said, “Eighty percent of life is making yourself comfortable.” If you ever saw him on the deck in a Muskoka chair, with a glass of scotch, and a sunset over Georgian Bay, you’d know he had it all figured out.

A celebration of George’s life will be held this summer at the cottage in Honey Harbour—where the beer was always cold, the projects were never quite finished, and the best days ended by the fire under the stars. Details to come.

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