GEORGE, Wayne Douglas - 72 of Port Lorne, died December 30, 2012 at Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Middleton, after a brief final battle with colon cancer. Born March 31, 1940 he is survived by sisters, Maxine (Basil) Dobson, Canso and Barbara (Alvin) Arseneau, Isle de la Madeleine; nieces Carrie Beth (Francis) Jamieson and Cheryl Dobson, both of Canso, Tracy (Troy) Werenka, Stewiacke, Mona (Paul) Hunt, Ottawa, Linda (Boyce) Clark, Isle de la Madeleine and nephew Marc (Deni) Arseneau, Montreal and their families. He will be sadly missed by sisters-in-law Bette (Norman) Law, Calgary, Linda (Kenneth) Smith, Belnan and their families. Predeceased by brother-in-law Paul Arseneau and by his first wife the former Hazel Richard. In 2008 he married his old sweetheart Ruth Gesner and moved to Port Lorne. There he continued his volunteerism by again joining the local Fire Department and MADD. He satisfied his love of driving by driving for Bruce Auto Group, Middleton, various RV vehicles and once even a very long three part windmill trailer in PEI! He enjoyed cards (solitaire, 45s' and crib), scratch cards, collecting caps and tee shirts from various businesses and taking pictures, especially of parades. He quickly made friends with cats, dogs and children who sensed "big heart" and generous spirit. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., (902) 825-3448 where a funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 2nd, Pastor Heather Pearle-Gillis officiating. Then in Canso, visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, January 4th in Haverstock's Funeral Home with a service at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 5th at St. James Anglican Church, Halfway Cove with Rev. Darroch Fagan officiating. Interment will follow in the St. James Anglican Church Cemetery. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, St. James Anglican Church, Halfway Cove, Port Lorne United Baptist Church, Mid-Valley Palliative Care, or VON. An online guestbook may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com or also by visiting: www.haverstocks.com