Mara: George Andrew.
( Founding Member of the Achill Choral Society, Founding Member of the Probus Club of Alliston).
Peacefully at Stevenson Memorial Hospital, Alliston, on Wednesday February 12th, 2014. George A. Mara, in his 94th year, husband of the late Lillian Mara and Winnie Mara. Loving father of Peter and his wife Laura, Janet and her husband Gary Moffatt, Sandy and her husband Mike Di Pietro, and the late Susan Severn. Remembered with love by his grandchildren, Todd, Deanna, Lisa, Sherie, Tina, Matthew, Michael, Colin, Bret, and his 11 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Gord and the late Tom, Eleanor, Margaret, Harold, and Joseph.
The family will receive friends at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, 905-936-3477 on Friday February 14th, 2014 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral service will be held in Trinity United Church, 37 Centre Street, North, Beeton, 11:00 am Saturday February 15th, 2014. Interment, Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bolton. Donations in George’s memory to Trinity United Church, Box 44 – 37 Centre St. N., Beeton, Ontario, L0G 1A0 would be appreciated by the family. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com
Tom Elmer says
I fist met George through the Achill choir as a founding member as well. He was a gentle and caring man with a great sense of humour. I enjoyed his company travelling to the sectional practices and on the several Choir Concert Tours overseas. He will be greatly missed.
Condolences to George’s family.
Walton Prime says
As a member of the Beeton Lawn Bowling Club, George was an excellent mentor in teaching me the in and outs of the green maintenance and the usage and maintenance of the related equipment. Always friendly, helpful. We shared many a laugh as he give me “heck” because the cut on the green wasn’t straight. :). He will be missed.
Jerrold and Sandra Smith says
Janet, Gary and Family,
A special person REMEMBERED and a beautiful life HONORED
Visions of your Dad cutting-a-rug at the Hockley Orange Hall many years ago surface. Truly the mark of a gentleman bearing a quiet demeanor remembered.
Love and Sympathy xO
Peggy Poulsen says
George will be missed. A true gentleman with a quiet presence. A pleasure to chat with and a great sense of humour.
My sincere condolences to the Mara family
Margaret Paul says
What a priviledge to have met such a wonderful gentleman.
May you dance in heaven George
Elizabeth & John Morris says
We met George through the Achill Choral Society and had many good conversations with him,over the years. We are glad to have known him. He was a lovely man and will be sadly missed.
Susan Trowbridge says
I first met George at choir. I loved listening to his voice behind me. I also loved his murmured comments that always made me laugh. I was always so glad to see him at concerts, to have the chance for a hug and a smile. Your family was blessed to have him and I feel blessed to have known him.
Herb & Lynda Hastings says
Our sincere condolences to the Mara Family. We were founding members along with George of the Achill Choral Society & soon came to love this dear, gentle man with a twinkle in his eye & an endearing sense of humour. He also had a marvellous bass voice. At some of the church dinners George & Herb would see who could the most pie. They stopped at 4 or 5 pieces each!!! He will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Eilish Boston says
I first met George when I joined the Achill Choral Society also as one of the founding members. He was always the gentleman and his keen sense of humour never ceased to make us all laugh. Especially at the times when it was needed most. I always looked forward to a chat with him when he came to our concerts after he retired. I will miss him.
Susan Berry Wilson says
I called Mr. Mara either Mr. Mara or Dad. His home was my second home as his daughter Sandy was and still is my best friend. Mr. Mara taught me what sarcastic humour was. When I was little he would say something to me and I wouldn’t know if he was serious or kidding, I learned to see the twinkle in his eye to know that he was just teasing me. My thoughts and memories go out to Mr. Mara’s family.
Wendy Johnson says
Sorry to hear of your dad’s death, Pete. Our condolences to you, Laura, Todd, Deanna, Shawn, Jacob and Emily.
Bob & Pat Jackson says
Our condolences to George’s Family.
Our daughter, Sheri Sallows, gave George the nickname
“Mr. Lovely” 7 plus years ago & it suited him. He was a true gentleman & will be missed. Enjoyed our chats in the IGA in Beeton & afterwards when we had retired. Always charming.
Bob & Pat Jackson (from Florida)
Mary Hetherington says
Janet & Family
So sorry to hear of your father’s passing – such a kind gentleman. George and Winnie were so good to our mother, Muriel Cox, when she spent time in Newmarket Hospital with Winnie as a roommate – their kindnesses to mom will be remembered always.
Jackandhelenmcginty says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Many fond memories. Sorry we can’t make it to the wake and funeral but our thoughts and prayers are with you as always. L. Jack and Helen McGinty
Sheri Sallows says
Ever so sorry to hear about the passing of such a lovely gentleman. Heaven will be a little sweeter today! My sincere condolences to the Mara family!
Sheri Sallows-Beeton