George, Herbert Sidney- age 71, of Musquodoboit Harbour passed away August 3, 2026.
Herb was born and raised in the small Newfoundland community of New Perlican, Trinity Bay. As a small boy he loved the game of hockey, as a goalie using catalogues as goalie pads and rubber boots instead of skates. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy at the age of 17 and spent five years serving before leaving in 1977. He met his future wife, Lorna while in the Navy. After leaving the military, they lived in Halifax before moving to Musquodoboit Harbour, a place which reminded Herb of back home. Herb became Commodore of Petpeswick Yacht Club where he and Lorna enjoyed their boat and socializing with a beverage. They also enjoyed four-wheeling through many trails. He loved listening to music (mostly Newfoundland) and reading many books, his favourite Stephen King. Even though he settled in Nova Scotia, he loved to return home to Newfoundland and visit with family and often drive to New Perlican and relive old memories. This involved staying up until the wee hours of the morning telling stories and yarns about their adventures when they were children. Herb and Lorna found a house in their community for their son, Kenny and daughter-in-law, Darlene so they were close together to watch their grandchildren, Brianna and Nathan grow up together.
Leaving to mourn his passing are his wife of 47 years, Lorna (Hubley) George; stepson, Kenny Brunt (Darlene); grandchildren, Brianna and Nathan (Joy); brothers, Ken (Ruth), Jeff (Sheila), Gerald (Karen), Dean (Mandy); sister, Glendene (Donald Turner); and a large number of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
He was predeceased by his parents, Herbert and Jean George; brother, Robin George; niece, Laura Griffen.
A Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday, October 18, from 1–4 p.m. in Petpeswick Yacht Club, 434 E Petpeswick Rd, Musquodoboit Harbour.
A Newfoundlander once said “You can take the boy out of the Bay, but you can’t take the Bay out of the boy. No matter where you roam, Newfoundland will always be home.”
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