506-839-2156 sherwoods@reidsherwood.com Norton NB
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Thursday, May 8, 2025
Sherwood's Funeral Home
18 Scovil Road
Norton, New Brunswick, Canada
(506) 839-2156
Public Visitation
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9
May
Funeral Service
11:00 am
Friday, May 9, 2025
Sherwood's Funeral Home Chapel
18 Scovil Road
Norton, New Brunswick, Canada
506-839-2156
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chris and susan forgrave posted a condolence
Monday, May 12, 2025
So sorry to the family of George.I saw him at the grocery store awhile ago and we had a good chat.He was the happiest and friendliest man.The Lord has welcomed him with open arms and said good job George.I will miss seeing his friendly face in the stores
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The Lasangue Family lit a candle
Monday, May 12, 2025
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We are heartbroken to hear of George's passing. He has been such a kind and helpful neighbour over the 35 years we've been blessed to share on Gibbon Mountain. He would drop anything he was doing if he saw someone in need. George will be missed by all who knew him. Condolences to Sherrill, Noel, Lawana, and Robin, as well as the members of his extended family.
Gilbert, Claudia, Monika, and Lou
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Kerry Crouchman lit a candle
Monday, May 12, 2025
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Our sincerest condolences to the family. George had such a warm and welcoming presence. We are thinking of you all. Love from Garvin Keirstead, Kim (Keirstead) Wilson-Crump and Kerry (Keirstead) Crouchman.
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Frank & Janet Robinson posted a condolence
Saturday, May 10, 2025
George was loved and respected by everyone who knew him. We lost a good man and we offer our deepest condolences to the family.
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John Elliott posted a condolence
Saturday, May 10, 2025
My condolences to George's family. Sorry I was unable to make it to his visitation or funeral. You're in my thoughts.
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Jo-Ann Robinson lit a candle
Saturday, May 10, 2025
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Jo-Ann Robinson Posted May 10, 2025 at 7:38 AM
George was a wonderful neighbor. We purchased wood from him a few times. My sister in law got her wood from George every year. Even let her make payments as she was a senior.
He was always willing to help. Always friendly and polite.
He will be missed
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Mike and Florence Kelly posted a condolence
Friday, May 9, 2025
To Georges family so sorry to hear of Georges passing knew George for many years he was a great guy, please accept our deepest sympathy. Mike and Florence Kelly
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Howard and Mary Joynes posted a condolence
Friday, May 9, 2025
So sorry to hear of George’s passing. He was a great friend and he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
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David Slipp posted a condolence
Thursday, May 8, 2025
To the family
I have always liked George and have worked for him many summers in Cody's haying. George always had a smile on his face and welcomed me everytime we meet. Over the years we have not seen much of each other as I moved out of Provience but my Father George Slipp has keep me updated.
I will keep the family in my prayers as he will be very much missed.
David Slipp
Alberta Canada.
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Pam Folkins posted a condolence
Thursday, May 8, 2025
I was so saddened to learn of George's illness and his passing. He was such a great guy ! He will be missed by everyone who knew him . My sincere sympathy,
Pam Folkins
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Oscar + Margot Conway posted a condolence
Thursday, May 8, 2025
So sorry for your great loss he will be missed.
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Wale posted a condolence
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Robin, Noel, Lawana, and the rest of our dear Canadian family, we are so deeply saddened by your loss. I will always hold close the memory of how he made us feel so completely at home at Lawana and Gbogega's wedding. His quiet strength and calming spirit will be missed by each of us. Our Deepest condolences Walé Adepoju and family
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Norma Manning posted a condolence
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Sherrill and Family,
With such a great loss for your family take comfort in knowing George was an exceptional man respected by anyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Even when he was struggling himself he always asked how my family was doing. His last visit in to the office was our memory to hold on too. Always with his smile and laugh. Hold on to all of your memories to help you through this difficult time. Thinking of you all.
Norma Manning
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Darlene Vowles posted a condolence
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Sherrill, Robin, Lawana, Noel & family. I am sad to hear of George's passing. My thoughts are with you all. My sympathy to all of you at this difficult time.
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Carolyn McAllister posted a condolence
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Sherrill, Robin, Noel, Lawana and Family. We were saddened to hear of George's passing. Our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts are with you.
Murray, Carolyn and Matthew McAllister
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Wanda and Brian Foster lit a candle
Thursday, May 8, 2025
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So sorry hear of George's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Wanda & Brian Foster
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Kathy Mullin posted a condolence
Thursday, May 8, 2025
I have so many wonderful memories of George from my teenage and young adult years...visiting his farm and meeting the ginormous Black Angus bull named Excellence; chatting and laughing after Sunday morning service at Collina Baptist Church; enjoying hospitality at George and Sherrill's home. I want to offer our condolences to Sherrill, Robin, Noel, Lawana and their families on his passing. George did all he could to care for his family, his friends and to honour God during his lifetime.
Richard and Kathy (Ford) Mullin
Quispamsis, NB
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Linda Homenick posted a condolence
Thursday, May 8, 2025
I had the privilege of meeting Mr Chown, for the first time, while travelling to the Magdalene’s on Nancy’s tours, last September. He was a remarkably inspirational and courageous gentleman, who truly grasped the wonder of life and beyond. My condolences to his family and may you rest in peace, Mr Chown.
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Sonia Chase posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Thinking of you all during these difficult days ahead and sending our deepest condolences. Sonia and Mike Chase
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Arnold & Barb Thorne posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Our condolences to the Chown Family on your loved ones passing, Arnold & Barb Thorne
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Mary Beth Keirstead posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Sherrill, Robin, Noel, Carlene, Lawana, Akinade and grandchildren: So sorry to hear of George's passing! I have fond memories of George and all of your family! He was a wonderful man who loved God, his family, his community and friends and was always willing to help others. He was a trusted friend to many! You are all in my thoughts and prayers! God bless you! ❤️
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Leonard Chown lit a candle
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
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My sincerest condolences to Georges family. I have many fond memories of George from way back to when we attended the old one room country school. I miss those happier times we had as children. My career path time and distance limited the contact we would have for the rest of our lives. I missed you and your family all those years. You were a great guy. To Sherrill, Robin, Noel and Lawana, grandchildren and family, I am thinking of you every day during this difficult time and my prayers go out to each of you.
Leonard Chown
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Flora Price posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Sending my condolences to George's family. It was always a pleasure to stop and chat whenever we might meet. Thoughts and prayers go out to each of you.
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Jimmy and Millie Cairns posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Sending our condolences to Sherrill, Robin, Noel, Lawana and their families, we were saddened by George’s passing, but know that he will be remembered for the great person that he was. He will be missed! Keeping you in thought and prayer. Millie and Jimmy Cairns
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Nelson Keirstead posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
To Sherrill and all the Chown family.
So sorry to hear of the passing of George.
We are thinking of you all.
Nelson and Joan Keirstead
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Richard Pearson posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
It is with great sadness that I'm learning of and reading of George's passing. Made worse by the fact that I didn't get to see him to say my goodbye's. Anyone who knew or met George always walked away happier than they arrived. Knowing George my entire life I knew him to be hardworking, kind, caring, loving and compassionate to name a few word's. His humour was something else. He made everyone he talked to smile if not laugh so hard you'd cry. I will fondly think of George Chown and miss our encounters greatly. Please know Sherrill, Robin, Noel and Lawana, grandchildren and family that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Richard Pearson, Beth, Owen, Taylor and Emmitt
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Linda Waterston posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
We bought a load from George many years ago and he instantly became a friend. I also had him as a customer at Shur Gain. He was a very nice man always with a smile and a laugh. He was amazing through his illness as if nothing was wrong. He will be missed.
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Becky Barchard posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
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Condolences to the Chown family. I have had the pleasure of cutting Georges hair a few years now. He loved his family and he loved God. He was a caring, kind and loving man and will live on in the hearts of many.
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Stephen & Karen Keirstead posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Our sincerest condolences to the Chown family. George was a great guy, always willing to lend a hand.
Will never forget him helping us moving our quonset building across the road.
He was a great friend to my parents, and will be sorely missed by them , and to all that knew him.
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Marion and Murray Otis posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Sherrill and all your'e familes please accept our sincere condolences as we cannot attend in person. A dear friend and a big community community loss.
George visited our home a few days before his last hospital admittance to wish Murray and I better health.
With all his sickness, he was very strong and uplifting. Always enjoyed his visits.
Marion and Murray Otis and family.
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Colleen lit a candle
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
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Colleen posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Condolences to the Chown family…I met George a few years ago and after a brief chat felt like I’ve known him my entire life. His passion for life, family, and God was contagious…a very kind and gentle soul now resting with peace…was an honour to know you George…will see you again… Your spirit will live on in your little Collina Baptist Church
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Linda Vail posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Sincere sympathy to Sherrill, Robin, Noel, Lawana and all their families. George was a very kind man and he will be missed. Always smiling and laughing when you met him even through his hardships the last few years. He and Cyril had many chats over the years in person and long phone calls. May all your precious memories sustain you at this difficult time.
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Jean Price posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
To the Chown Family, please accept my sympathy on George's passing. I knew George and Sherrill through the Chown/Kierstead/Long families, not well, but enough to stop and have a nice chat along the way. George was a wonderful, kind soul and I know he will be greatly missed by his family and friends. I spoke with George several times when I met him in passing over the course of his illness and he clearly showed he was positive about enjoying each day of his life - long or short. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad and difficult time.
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Burt Kelly posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Friends like George are more valuable than anything and very rare. I feel impoverished. Always there, the first to offer help and encouragement.
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Autumn Whitaker posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Dear Sherrill Chown and Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences,on the passing of your loved one.
I've always known George to have a playful or lighthearted personality...however,,the words loving,kind,helpful and hard working come to mind as well.
He has touched many souls during his lifetime !
Rest easy George,we won't forget your mischievous behaviour, your big smiles and sparkling eyes.
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Ruth Erb posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Dear Sherrill and family,I am so sorry to hear of George's passing.I will miss chatting with George at JJ's,with his humorous banter that left you with a smile and a lightened heart.
George will be missed dearly by everyone.
Hugs to the family. ♥️
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Tuesday, May 6, 2025
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So sorry to hear of the passing of George Chown, my sincere condolences to the entire Family, I will sadly miss the chats I had with George in the past eleven years I've known him, such a kind hearted man! RIP George!
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Brad Hunwicks lit a candle
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
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Our deepest condolences on your loss. Robin has told me many entertaining stories about his dad’s humour, innovative ideas, and selfless acts helping others.
Brad and Lenka Hunwicks
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Allen Parlee posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Chown Family,
My deepest condolences on George’s passing. Growing up not too far from George, he was a long time friend. Always enjoyed spending time with him and was glad to have had the opportunity to have visited him a couple of weeks ago at the Sussex Health Center. May he Rest In Peace
Allen Parlee
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Gordon and Georgie Hall posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Sending our sincere sympathy to all the Chown families at this sad time. George was a true Christian man who so many looked up to. May cherished memories bring comfort. God Bless. Gordon and Georgie Hall.
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Gary Thomas posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
George put up a battle with his cancer, which would be second than none showing is two character happy trusting God and mystified with the fact everything he bought at lifetime warranty. I shed a lot of tears over this that finally realized they were happy tears. My heart goes out to Cheryl and the three kids and their family hugs
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Blaine and Jane Warman posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
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Dear Sherrill and all family members,
We are sad to read of George's passing.
George lived his life with Faith, Hope and Love, his Faith carried him through these hard years, he faced life with courage and grit, never complaining. George was an inspiration to all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
George came to our home often, every visit a blessing and now a memory to treasure.
George and our late Son, Kirk , had a special bond and as we prepare to say, bye for now, I know Kirk will be welcoming him home.
George came to our home to say good-bye and bearing a very special gift, a memory we will never forget.
That took faith and courage.
Rest in peace , dear Friend.
Sending Love and Hugs to all for comfort in the day's ahead.
Love Jane and Blaine Warman
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Ron & Coralee Wesselius posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Our deepest sympathy to the family on George’s passing. When we think of George, we automatically smile because his grin was contagious. We enjoyed the time we spent with George & Sherrill and will remember them warmly.
Ron & Coralee Wesselius & family
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Sue McElroy Grant posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
So sorry to hear about George’s passing. I only got to know George over the past year, but I enjoyed every minute that we had together. Thinking of you all.
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Lori, Wendy and Harold posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Carlene, Noel and family,
We are very sorry for your great loss.
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Tuesday, May 6, 2025
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Collina Baptist Church was very dear to George thoughout his life. It was here that he and Sherrill were among my very first Sunday School teachers many years ago, and here that George prayed for and saw revival and new life over the past three years. This 'little church at the side of the road' was more than a building, it was where George would meet with his brothers and sisters in Christ to share his hope and faith in Jesus Christ. It was a place where God choose to reveal himself to George in his last years.
To have been part of God's plan for George at Collina during this time has brought so many full circle moments.
We have a blessed assurance that our brother is at home in heaven and that we will see him again.
We pray for God's peace and comfort for all of George's family and friends.
John & Pam (Cairns) LeBlanc
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Beryl and Arthur Long posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
We were so sorry to hear of George's passing. Sending our sincere sympathy to Sherrill and the family.
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Christine Grift posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
This is what I wrote on the Collina Baptist Church wall on Facebook in honour of George. We thought you would like to read it……..
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our dear friend and brother in Christ George Chown.
Although we mourn the extreme loss of his presence here on earth, we also rejoice knowing he is walking hand and hand with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
He was the Elder of our small little country Church on the side of the road (as he called it)
Not only was he a Pillar of the Church, he was a Pillar of the Community. Everybody knew, respected and loved him to pieces.
George was an inspiration to all who knew him. He was a true witness of God’s Holy Word.
He wasn’t afraid to share his testimony to all who would listen.
No doubt many people have come to know the Lord because of his unwavering faith.
Many seeds have been planted.
He was a dear friend to many and a wonderful family man. He would give you the shirt of his back if you needed it.
He will be forever missed by all who had the honour of knowing him.
George’s memory will live on in all of our hearts forever.
Heaven truly got another Angel
1 Thessalonians 4:13-14:
“13. And now, dear brothers and sisters, we want you to know what will happen to the believers who have died so that you will not grieve like people who have no hope. 14. For since we believe that Jesus died and raised to life again, we also believe that when Jesus returns, God will bring back with him the believers who have died.”
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Jerry and I send our Sincerest condolences to the whole Chown family.
George will be missed dearly by us until we meet again in heaven.
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Walter Folkins lit a candle
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
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So very sorry to hear of George's passing ,he will be certainly missed by many , Condolences to Sherrill & Family, such a loss
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Brian Steeves posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
George’s death is sad news to all who hear it. But he has nothing of which to be ashamed and absolutely no regrets, having passed from this fallen world into the pure joy of heaven in the presence of Jesus.
George was a true man of God, a vital member of the Body of Christ, a wonderful blessing to all his neighbours, and a tremendous encouragement to Gail and me during our time in the Millstream Pastorate. He’ll be much missed by a great many.
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Dawn Brown posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Sorry for your loss, Dawn & Walter Brown , Collina.
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GlennaHayes posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
The Chown Family — I have known George for many years — his Mum grew up with my Dad’s family in Searsville NB I am so sorry to hear of George’s death — he was such a friendly,kind man.Let the wonderful memories get you through this difficult time.
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Nathan & Ginny posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Our condolences to all of Georges family. May all your great memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
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Tuesday, May 6, 2025
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