George Robert Urquhart

September 20, 2016

URQUHART, George Robert
May 6, 1934 - September 20, 2016

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George Robert Urquhart. George was born on May 6, 1934 in Montreal, Quebec to Angus & Elizabeth Urquhart and was the youngest of 5 children, Alice, Audrey, Dorothy & Shirley. George served in the Korean War and after returning had a storied career at The Queen Elizabeth Hotel for over 30 years until he retired in 1997. After a brief retirement, George decided to join the Montreal Casino as an investigator and after 4 years decided to fully retire in 2001. There was nothing George enjoyed more than spending time with family and friends and playing a round of golf.

In 2009 George was diagnosed with cancer, and after 7 hard fought years, he finally succumbed to the disease on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 in Calgary, Alberta. George will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Bea of 53 years; his 6 children, Gwen (Walter), Kevin, Susan, John (Wendy), Robert, and Scott (Lila) along with numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces & nephews; as well as his two sisters, Audrey & Dorothy.

As per George’s request, no formal service will be held.

Messages of Condolence

Sorry for your loss

- Walter dares

My deepest sympathies to George's family. George, thanks for everything that you have done for me. You will not be forgotten.

- John Williams

Our condolences to the family, many memories from the Q.E.

- DEREK ERSKINE / ANNA FIGOL

My deepest condolences to the George's family. George helped me become less shy and less afraid of people and he is the reason why I ended up working at the Queen E Ruby xx

- Ruby Roy

My deepest sympathies to all his family and friends. George, thank you for the great memories....

- Manon Bouchard

Our condolences to your entire family from both of us, as well as our children and grand children. We will always remember his kindness.

- Denis and Suzette Martel

My deepest sympathies and condolences to George's family. George was a kind man and will be missed .

- Ruby Roy

My condolences to the family. I have very fond memories of a very fine gentleman. Your presence at the Queen Elizabeth hotel is one that many will remember. Thank you for everything.

- Nathalie Figol

my deepest sympathies to your family, thanks for all you have done for me,I had the pleasure of working with you at the Queen Elizabeth and also at the casino without question the best director I have ever worked for a true gentleman you will be missed....

- Rick Scopelleti

My condolence to the family. Good memories from the casino of Mtl with George. Thank's George rest in peace.

- Tony Boivin

We are sorry for your lose.He was such a great person he will live on in our memories forever.I was deeply saddened by the news of his passing.My heartfelt condolences to the family

- Isabel Gomes

He was wonderful man. Always had a good story to tell. I loved hearing him reminisce of his time in security. He will be missed by many! Big hugs to you Bea.

- Linda Melgaard

Thinking about you always miss very much love you dad xoxo

- Gwen

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