Sydney
We regret to announce the passing of George Kenneth Logan Anderson, on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney.
Born on June 22, 1938 in Sydney, George was the son of the late Emmanuel and Georgina (King) Anderson.
George was the owner of George’s Meat Market in the Pier. He loved being a meat cutter and was a very hard worker. He was dedicated to his family and was known as a kind man. He worked for a time at Church’s Meat Market in Marion Bridge before retiring. Going for a drive in the car and visiting family and friends was something he liked to do.
George is survived by his children, Tara (Peter), Linda (Gordon), Gregory (Julie), Allan (Rose), Jackie (Noelle) and Logan (Sherry); 18 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; siblings, Francis (Olive), Grant (Yvonne), Harold (Isabel), Thelma, Helen, Joan, Bruce, Blair and Brian (Jenny); as well as many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, George is predeceased by his wife, Mary Catherine (Kennedy) Anderson; son, Michael; siblings, Dorothy, Joyce, Doreen, Sheila, Gerald and a great-grandchild, Isla Victory.
Due to Covid restrictions a Private Family Memorial Service to celebrate the life of George Anderson will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 11 a.m. with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Private interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Big Pond, will take place at a later date.
The family would like to thank the Cove Guest Home for their exceptional care of George in his time of need.
Donations in memory of George may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of one’s choice.
Online condolences can be forwarded to the family at www.pierfuneralhome.com and a live streaming link will be available during the service. Choose the Live Stream Link from the drop-down menu on the website.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
Dear Linda, Please accept our heart felt sincere condolences at this difficult time. You and your family are in our thoughts.
From: Nancy and Francois Toupin
We were saddened to hear that your father had passed away. He was such a kind man and a wonderful friend to our mother while she lived at the Cove. We have many fond memories of your dad and we will cherish them always. We offer our most heartfelt sympathy.
From: Cathy and Reg Johnston
Our deepest condolences to the Anderson Family
From: Anna Marie & Brian Mac Nevin
To George’s family,
We are remembering you in our prayers at this difficult time of loss. May your many fond memories and the love and prayers of family and friends bring you comfort in your sorrow. May George Rest In Peace. God bless you all!
Love, hugs and prayers, Viola and Ivan
From: Viola and Ivan Doncaster
Linda, Gordon and Family: Our sincere condolences to read of the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sending our deepest condolences to you all Shyella,Kevin ,Lilah and all of the Anderson families.Xo
My condolences to the family of George Anderson. He was indeed a very dedicated worker. I recall going to Newman’s grocery in the Pier where he always was kind and concerned with excellence in service! May he rest gently. Margie Gillis
My deepest condolences goes out to Linda and Gordon, Jackie and Noelle and the rest of the family. So sorry to hear of the passing your dad. Thinking of you all.
Linda and Families,So sorry to hear of George’s passing.He was a very nice gentleman.will remember him in our prayers.
Jackie, Logan and families, Stan and I send our heartfelt condolences to all of you.
Very sorry to read of your father’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
So sorry Linda to hear of your Dad ‘s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls and all of your family.
So sorry to hear of your Fathers passing . Your Mom and Dad were wonderful neighbors. Our sincere condolences to Jackie,Logan ,Greg,Allan, Linda and Tara and their family .Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family
RIP Kenny love you very much. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family
So sorry for your loss. Kenny was such a kind man. He was also very funny. He will be missed. He is now laughing and dancing with your mother.
Tara, Jackie, Linda and all family members and friends I am so sorry for your loss. Such a sad time of the year to lose a loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad and difficult time. RIP George
Greg Sorry to hear about your father’s passing. We hope that all your fond memories will help you thru this difficult time. Take care
Our Sincerest condolences to all the Anderson family on the loss Ken. He was a family friend, truly great guy, who will be sadly missed by many. Our kindness thoughts & prayers are with all the family at this very difficult time.
So sorry for your loss your mother and father were such beautiful people hugs
So sorry for your loss, hope all the warm memories ease your sorrow.
Jackie and the Anderson family, So very sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. Thinking of you at this truly difficult time.
Frankie and I are sad to hear of your father’s passing. He was a great husband, father, grandfather and father-in-law. I enjoyed many chats with him when he visited our mutual grandchildren, Stephen and Shealynn, when I cared for them while their parents worked. He had a good sense of humour and was a great story-teller. Our condolences to his family.