MacCoubrey Funeral Home Reception Centre
30 King Street East, Cobourg
This obituary is protected by copyright by MacCoubrey Funeral Home Limited. Proudly serving Northumberland County in the province of Ontario, Canada. All rights reserved.
On March 25, at 90 years old, George Christie passed away surrounded by family at Ed’s House in Cobourg.
George was predeceased by Lucie-Anne, his beloved wife of 42 years. He will be deeply missed by his daughter Donna and son-in-law Phil, and his son Brian and daughter-in-law Anna Marie.
Proud “Granda” to Hannah and her partner Dan, Devin, Blake and his wife Jenn, and great-grandfather to Jesse and Kyle.
Born in Greenock, Scotland, George was one of six children. His sisters liked to say that their mother waited five years after George was born to have another baby because he was such a troublemaker.
In his twenties, George travelled the world as part of the Scottish Merchant Navy. He turned 21 while at sea and, because the ship crossed the International Date Line, the calendar moved back a day, allowing him to celebrate his birthday twice.
George then moved to Montreal, where he met Lucie-Anne. Together, they built a life and raised their two children. One by one, George’s siblings all followed him to Canada. The Christie family gathered often for lively celebrations and camping trips, always with rum and cokes in hand, singing their favourite Scottish tunes.
George married into Lucie-Anne’s French Canadian family and inherited 10 new siblings-in-law. He picked up the language quickly, though he always claimed he spoke French “comme une vache grecque”. Over the years, he and Lucie enjoyed many trips to visit their family in Caraquet, New Brunswick.
They later moved to Cobourg, and George became a proud Granda to Hannah and her partner Dan, Devin and Blake and his wife Jen and great-grandfather to Jesse and Kyle. He could be found leading tin-whistle parades around his house, serving them ice cream specials and SunnyD, and getting a little too competitive in backyard games of croquet.
George will be remembered for his car console stuffed to the brim with strawberry candies, his fluency with a harmonica, his cupboard full of cheese nips, his generosity, his stubbornness, and his signature Tilley hat.
A Celebration of George’s Life will be held on Sunday, April 19, 2026 from 1 – 4 p.m. in the MacCoubrey Funeral Home Reception Centre, Cobourg. The family will share memories at 2 p.m.
Donations to Ed's House Northumberland Hospice would be appreciated by the family.
Sending my heartfelt condolences to Donna (Phil) and the entire Christie family. How lovely that George's entire family emigrated from Scotland. It sounds like a close knit family, who enjoyed their many gatherings!
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
I send my love and support to the rest of the family. I remember Uncle George for his wicked sense of humour as well as his artistic talent and his beautiful paintings. Xoxo
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Donna, Phil and family, Sending you lots of love. Janique and Chris
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
So sorry for your loss. Reg and Debbie Stevenson &Family
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Dear Donna, Phil, Hannah, Devin and Families. Our heartfelt condolences to you all. Hearts may be heavy with sadness but imagine the joy of your parents reunited in heaven🙏😇🥰 May all your memories bring you comfort🙏 Regrets for our travel interfering with attending the Celebration of Life
We're so sorry for your loss.
Our deepest condolences to Brian, Donna and family, on the passing of your dad. He was a very kind gentleman who always liked to chat! We will remember him fondly ❤️
Donna, Phil and family's. I aplogise for not attending George's Llife Celebration. Both Les and mysellf are battling cold's and did not to give it to anyone else. Again, our deepest condolances for the loss of Georgs.
Donna et Brian, tout nos sympathies a vous et vos familles. La perte d' un père est toujours difficile. Nous gardons de bons souvenirs de George et Lucie-Anne au N.B. Ont pensent a vous.
Condolences to George’s family ,I had the pleasure of working with George and Jimmy at General foods ,they both were the glue that made things happen at the factory,RIP George
So Sorry to hear of George's passing. I worked some with him at General Foods. He was always very informative and helpful. A very cleaver man who will be missed
To Donna, Brian & the Christie Family Very sorry to hear your Dad, grandpa, uncle have passed away. Your parents are/were wonderful people. RIP 🙏💔
Donna, Phil, and family, Brian, Anna Marie and family, we were saddened to hear of your father's passing, our sincere condolences.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Donna, Phil, Brian and your families - we were saddened to hear of George's passing - our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. We have many fond memories of good times spent with George and Lucie and our group of other Scottish friends. George always said "there are those who are Scottish and those who wish they were!!"
George and his family were my next door neighbors growing up. A genuinely nice man. My deepest condolences to Brian, Donna, and their families.
I visited George every Friday for a couple of hours before lunch. I am a volunteer at Extendicare for about the past three months. George spoke of his experience as an electrical engineer and his time in the merchant navy. We always had very friendly conversations as he held court in his favorite chair in the lounge. There was never a sign of bitterness as he was quite engaging. I will miss him also.
Donna, Phil, Hannah and Devin, sending you our thoughts, keep the memories close, share them often, smile and remember the fun times. Thinking of you all
To Donna, Brian and families we send our deepest sympathies. It is sad to say goodbye to another old friend but we have many memories of fun times with George and Lucie-Anne. Janet and Malcolm.
I am saddened to hear of George’s passing. George & his brother Jim where Great Men to work with at General Foods. George
Donna, Phil, Hannah and Devin, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, and am hoping that the wonderful memories you have will give you all some comfort at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
To the entire Christie family sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers
Donna and Phil I am saddened to hear of George’s passing. He and his brother Jim were the best and most dedicated engineers I ever worked with. George’s easy going nature and sense of humour made every project enjoyable.
Our deepest condolences to George’s family and friends. We worked with George at General Foods / Kraft and what a wonderful colleague he was! Between he and brother Jim, it would be too close to call to know which moved faster throughout the plant. Always men on a mission!
Donna, Phil, Hannah, Devin and the entire family, we are sending our deepest condolences and love to you. George was an incredible man, who led an incredible life. May he be remembered by his finest moments and fondest memories.
Sorry to hear about George, sincere condolences to all the family from Frank and Diana Jess and family here in Ottawa.
The foster family send their condolences
Donna Phil Hannah and Devin so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all xo
It was always fun to play a game of bowls with or against George at CLBC. Sincere condolences to his family.
So sorry to hear about George. The family sends its deepest condolences.
Donna and family, my sincere sympathy for the loss of your Father/Grandfather.
My sincere condolances to you Donna & family