George Herbert Coneybeare of Britton passed away at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in his 87th year.
Husband of Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Ann (Holt) Coneybeare for 67 years.
Father of David Coneybeare of Listowel, Debra Albrecht of Hanover, and Lisa Terlevic of Kitchener, and loved also by his 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Brother of Marilyn & Art Lazet of Goderich, Gloria Trentowsky of Mitchell, and Jim Coneybeare, Patricia Mayberry, Betty & Keith Bender, and Ralph & Paulette Coneybeare, all of Listowel. Remembered by his many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his daughter-in-law Marianne (Newman) Coneybeare, sisters-in-law Dorothy Russworm and her husband Earl, and Verna Coneybeare, brothers-in-law Bill Trentowsky, and Gordon Mayberry, and by his great-granddaughter Eleanor in infancy.
George was born at home at R.R.4, Listowel on November 5, 1937 to Greta (Baker) and William Coneybeare. He and Betty were married on June 16, 1956, and they farmed at R.R. 4, Listowel for 45 years before retiring to Britton. George enjoyed many years of retirement and especially his beloved woodworking. He was proud of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and loved when they would visit.
Visitation was held at the Eaton Funeral Home, Listowel on Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
The funeral service was held at Trinity United Church, Listowel, on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Beth Kerr officiating.
Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Listowel.
Memorial donations to Listowel Memorial Hospital or to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be left at www.eatonfuneralhome.ca
