Obituary of George Alexander Akers

George Alexander Akers of St Vincent & the Grenadines sadly passed away at the age of 79 from a chronic medical condition on Dec 4th, 2021.

George came to Canada  and completed a carpentry course to start his working career as a carpenter. He was dedicated to his family: wife Thora, children Arlene, Josette, Cheryl & George Jr. In his spare time he played cricket, played in a steal band and made music resulting in recording 2 albums. 

He was a leader & a kind person that helped anyone that needed it. George was asked by his sister to bring his 2 nephews Carlos & Dennis Smith to Canada once he was settled, to give them a chance at a foreign life, which he did.

George has 8 grandchildren (Joseph, Jonai, Raquel, Brandon,Chanae, Travis, Jerome & George jr) and 2 great grandchildren Noah and Nile.

Final homegoing services will take place in Troumaca, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, W.I.

VISITATION

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

10:00-11:00AM

New Haven

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

11:00AM

New Haven Chapel 

FUNERAL HOME PROTOCOLS

Capacity limits have been removed for indoor and outdoor funeral services, including visitations.

Restrictions that will remain in place are:

Masks and/or face coverings are required. 

Physical distancing of 2 metres (6 ft.) between people.

COVID signage will be present at the entrance and around the facility so that guests can self-assess.

Contact tracing will continue.

Important Note:  Cemetery can restrict capacity limits as they deem necessary.  They are permitted to be stricter with numbers and we must comply.