Obituary of HYNES – George

November 26, 1947 – August 22, 2009 George Hynes, beloved husband of Anne-Marie, passed away in the presence of his family on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at the age of 61 years. George was born in Terrenceville, NL. George and his loving wife Anne-Marie were married and moved to Alberta in 1978. They were married for thirty-one wonderful years. George will be remembered for his strength of character, his quirky sense of humour, and his golf game. He was our constant, our anchor, and the rock of our family. He was well-respected for his great work ethic and was highly esteemed by his coworkers. He will be forever in our hearts. Besides his wife Anne-Marie, George is also survived by his children, Jenna, Gillian, and Michael; parents, Joseph and Theresa Hynes; three brothers, Pius (Isabel), Joseph (Melita), Stan (Rhona); and four sisters, Rebecca (Gus Hickey), Mary (Peter Blum), Theresa Power (Max Rodway), and Christina Hynes (Clarence Banfield). George was predeceased by his brother Norman. Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers and Tributes at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Fish Creek Chapel (14441 Bannister Road S.E.) on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church (1414 Shawnessy Boulevard S.W.) on Thursday, August 27, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 – 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 Telephone: (403) 521-3433. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre and the Palliative Home Care Team. In living memory of George Hynes, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: (403) 256-9575.