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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
AuCOIN, George Gabriel - passed away peacefully in Cheticamp Foyer Pere Fiset surrounded by his loving family on May 19th, 2015 in his 83rd year. Born in 1931 to the late George and Marie (LeBlanc) AuCoin, George became a sailor at the age of 17 and proudly enjoyed a distinguished military career, garnering many medals and service awards and rising to the top of his trade as CPO2. After retirement, he went on to inspire young cadets as their Commanding Officer - being the longest running CO of the Cheticamp 2940 RCACC - from 1984 - 1996. He was a proud member of the Naval Veterans Association and held various positions in the Royal Canadian Legion - past president of several branches as well as becoming President of the Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command - the first Korean War Veteran to hold the post. Anyone who knew George enjoyed many a delicious meal prepared by him - the man loved to cook! He earned the nickname 'Cuz' Aucoin because no matter which port he landed in, he always ran into someone he knew by six degrees of separation - to him - a 'cousin'! George was a proud and committed veteran who was always willing and ready to serve in his community - he touched so many lives and truly made his mark. He will be dearly missed by so many. We salute you George - you will always be our 'Captain'. George is survived by his beloved wife, Rita (Arsenault) AuCoin; cherished daughters, Dianne AuCoin, Halifax; Donna AuCoin, Ottawa; Paulette Cadman (Larry), Ottawa; Cindy AuCoin (Dennis), Cheticamp; stepson, Daniel Marriott (Conchita), Toronto; stepdaughters, Debbie Ouellette (Richard), Sydney; Donna Marriott, Port Hood; Diana Hawley (Jerry), Port Hood; loving siblings, Nora Considine (Patrick), Eastern Passage; Sister Anne AuCoin, Antigonish; Harriet AuCoin (Joseph), Cheticamp; Wilfred Aucoin (Donna), Edmonton; Arthur AuCoin, St-Joseph- Du-Moine; Theodore AuCoin (Annette), St-Joseph-du-Moine; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; eight step grandchildren; one step great-grandchild and many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends who will all cherish their fondest memories of this special man. George was predeceased by wife, Elizabeth AuCoin (LeFort); son, Joseph AuCoin (Karolyn), (Walkerton) and daughter, Rhonda AuCoin, (Petawawa); father and mother, George and Marie AuCoin, (Terre Noire); brothers, John AuCoin (Terre Noire) and Jerome AuCoin (Mary-Hilda), (St-Josephdu-Moine); grandson, Mitchell Cadman, (Ottawa) and great-grandson, Seth Wilson. He is now in their arms with Jesus at his side. Family and friends are invited to share their memories of George during visitation in Cheticamp Funeral Home on Thursday, May 21st, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service to celebrate his life will be held on Friday, May 22nd at 10:30 a.m. in 'Eglise St-Pierre', Cheticamp. Cremation to take place and burial to follow at a later date. In memory of George, donations may be made to the Margaree Cemetery Fund, c/o St. Michael’s Church, Margaree, or to a charity of your choice.
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