GEORGE ALBERT SIBLEY Passed away peacefully at the age of 95 with family at his side on Friday, December 30, 2016 at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. George is now reunited with his beloved Lillian, his wife of nearly 73 years, who passed away on May 19, 2016 at the age of 92. Loving parents to Ken (Jeanne), Gayle (John), Mark (Pam), Tom (Beth) and Jim (Amanda). Loving grandparents to Doug (Jia), Tim (Stephanie), Lynn (Andrew), Anna (Keith), Greg, Ben, Ryan and Jennifer. Great- grandparents to Scott, Ted and Freya. Will be lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews. George was born on May 14, 1921 in St. Catharines, Ontario, to William and Virginia Sibley. Sadly, his mother died during the birth of George and his twin sister, Mae. His father died when the twins were 10 years old. George and Mae were cared for by loving foster parents, Henry and Aphra Pepper. George married his soul mate, Lillian, on June 12, 1943. George joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1942 and was stationed in Jarvis, Ontario. He worked for the English Electric Company in St. Catharines, Ontario as an electrical draftsman for more than 20 years before moving the family to Scarborough, Ontario to work for the John Inglis Company. George later started his own company, G. A. Sibley Ltd., an emergency lighting business, where he and Lillian worked together until retiring to Lagoon City, Ontario. George and Lillian were very active in the Lagoon City community, where he was the President of the Lagoon City Tennis Club for many years. At the age of 89, George was named Athlete of the Week by VR News Barrie for his achievements in tennis and baseball. At his final home, Vistamere Retirement Residence, George was President of the Residence Council, where he started a sing-along group and a community tennis club. Humbly known as the King, George's humour was legendary. An avid hockey fan, he joked that he couldn't die until the Leafs won the Stanley Cup. He made friends wherever he went and never met a stranger. His optimistic outlook on life impacted all who were blessed to know him. George and Lillian were prolific travellers, travelling the globe for more than 40 years. They enjoyed their winters in Pismo Beach, California where they were very engaged in the community and tennis club. Their family was their greatest source of pride and annual family reunions were always a highlight for them. The family extends a heartfelt thanks to the wonderful nurses and PSWs at Vistamere for their compassionate care. A memorial service will be held at Walton United Church, 2489 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville, Ontario, L6L 1H9 on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.