MacCoubrey Funeral Home Reception Centre
30 King Street East, Cobourg
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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 Blake, Hannah, and Devin. 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.
Donations to Ed's House Northumberland Hospice would be appreciated by the family.
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