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GEORGE AUGUSTUS BORDEN 17-Dec-1935 - 29-Nov-2020 (Also see Last Post under Forum)


George answered that heavenly roll call on November 29, 2020 in his 85th year.

Born December 17, 1935 in New Glasgow, he was the third child of Hector and Ethel (Paris) Borden’s 18 children (9 boys-9 girls).

George’s youth was filled with sports, community and church grounded activities.

Immediately following high school graduation, George joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in which he remained for 32 years while rising in rank from the lowest to Captain. In 1986, George became the first black Executive Assistant to a provincial cabinet minister in Nova Scotia history. Over his later years, in civilian life, George served as the Director of the Black United Front, the Black Cultural Center NS and historian of the Black Construction Battalion WWI/CEF 1916-20.

As well, George founded or co-founded several cultural societies in Nova Scotia. George’s labour of love was creative poetry writing, song writing and writing military history, all of which have been made public in one form or another.

George is survived by his wife Lovelette; son Tab (Darlene); daughter Barbara (Stephen Cluett); brothers; Walter Curtiss (Frances), Ted (Phyllis), Monte (Billie), Lyle (Gary) and Derek (Bonnie); nephews brought up as brothers, Carlos (Myla), and Wayne “Kip”; sisters Muriel (Bobby) Smith, Gloria, Gussie (Doug) Ellis, Arleen (James) Paris, Ozell, Carol (Milton) Green and Renee (Donald MacBeth); grandchildren Keri, Holly and Wayne; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by both parents; brothers Wayne and Wilfred and sisters Lois and Jerri.

There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. Due to COVID restrictions, a celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to New Horizons Baptist Church.

Special thanks to the Dialysis staff of DGH, Dr. Hasegawa and Dr. Izzard, and the nurses and staff of 4East, DGH.

 
 
 

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Meleme McGraw
Meleme McGraw
Dec 01, 2020

George and I covered a few PERI Reunions in the past & became good friends through it; I'm passing on my deepest sympathies to his wife Lovelette & Family; Promoted to Glory on the 29 Nov 2020; may he rest in peace until we meet again.! MJ (Mel) McGraw, CD2 (Ret) PERI Miramichi, NB.!

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wet
Dec 01, 2020

My sincere condolences to the family of George Borden on his passing. It was a privilege to have known and worked with George In his Forces career. May he now rest in peace. W.E.(Hank) Tatarchuk S/L(ret) Edmonton AB

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