GEORGE DENNIS CHAPEL Obituary

GEORGE DENNIS CHAPEL attended Sisler High School in Winnipeg, MB. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about George Dennis Chapel.

Graduation Year	Class of 1959
Date of Passing	Jun 04, 2018
About	GEORGE DENNIS CHAPEL May 5, 1941 - Winnipeg Beach, Manitoba June 4, 2018 - Calgary, Alberta It is with deep sadness that we announce George Chapel passed away peacefully on Monday, June 4, 2018, with his family by his side, at the age of 77 years. George was born and raised in Winnipeg Beach and moved to Winnipeg with his family at age 12. He attended the University of Manitoba, receiving his Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Civil) in 1964. George began his professional career with The Loram Group in 1963 as a summer student and in 1964 he was hired as an engineer for Loram International Ltd. After completing assignments in Australia and the United States, he joined Manalta Coal Ltd. as Chief Engineer in 1973. In January 1991, he began his role as President and Chief Executive Officer. It was during his early assignment in Australia that he met and married his wife Betty. George convinced her to move to Canada in 1968 where they began their family and have remained for the past 50 years. Upon retiring, when George and Betty were not chasing after their grandkids, they spent time in Victoria where he loved to quietly watch the harbour activity. George was an avid hockey and football fan. He had a fondness for old cars and smoking his pipe out in his 'shop'. He will be remembered for his generous nature, intelligence and wonderfully wicked sense of humour. His humour was legendary and was intact until he left us. George dedicated his life to his family and career. George will be lovingly remembered by his wife Betty, their children, Jacki (Louis) and Carl (Dawn); his brother Ernest, and sister-in-law Elfrieda; his sisters-in-law, Christine and Patsy; his grandchildren, Milo, Stella and Jasper, nephew Robert (Ann and their children, Nikayla and Colin), and cousins, Carole and Jeanne. George was predeceased by his mother and father, Mary and Henry, brother Jerry, and sister Joan. A memorial service will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Crowfoot, 82 Crowfoot Circle N.W., Calgary, AB), today, June 9, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow at the funeral home. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Rosedale Hospice #1245 - 70 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2H 2X8 Telephone: (403) 284 - 5195 or to the Inn from the Cold Society, Suite 104, 110 - 11th Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 0X5, Telephone: (403) 263-8384, www.innfromthecold.org or a charity of their choice. The family wishes to thank all the nurses, doctors, staff and volunteers at the Rosedale Hospice whose care and kindness will never be forgotten. In living memory of George Chapel, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot, 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. CALGARY, AB, T3G 2T3 Telephone: 403-241-0044. Publish Date: Jun 9, 2018 GEORGE DENNIS CHAPEL May 5, 1941 - Winnipeg Beach, Manitoba June 4, 2018 - Calgary, Alberta It is with deep sadness that we announce George Chapel passed away peacefully on Monday, June 4, 2018, with his family by his side, at the age of 77 years. George was born and raised in Winnipeg Beach and moved to Winnipeg with his family at age 12. He attended the University of Manitoba, receiving his Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Civil) in 1964. George began his professional career with The Loram Group in 1963 as a summer student and in 1964 he was hired as an engineer for Loram International Ltd. After completing assignments in Australia and the United States, he joined Manalta Coal Ltd. as Chief Engineer in 1973. In January 1991, he began his role as President and Chief Executive Officer. It was during his early assignment in Australia that he met and married his wife Betty. George convinced her to move to Canada in 1968 where they began their family and have remained for the past 50 years. Upon retiring, when George and Betty were not chasing after their grandkids, they spent time in Victoria where he loved to quietly watch the harbour activity. George was an avid hockey and football fan. He had a fondness for old cars and smoking his pipe out in his 'shop'. He will be remembered for his generous nature, intelligence and wonderfully wicked sense of humour. His humour was legendary and was intact until he left us. George dedicated his life to his family and career. George will be lovingly remembered by his wife Betty, their children, Jacki (Louis) and Carl (Dawn); his brother Ernest, and sister-in-law Elfrieda; his sisters-in-law, Christine and Patsy; his grandchildren, Milo, Stella and Jasper, nephew Robert (Ann and their children, Nikayla and Colin), and cousins, Carole and Jeanne. George was predeceased by his mother and father, Mary and Henry, brother Jerry, and sister Joan. A memorial service will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Crowfoot, 82 Crowfoot Circle N.W., Calgary, AB), on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow at the funeral home. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Rosedale Hospice #1245 - 70 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2H 2X8 Telephone: (403) 284 - 5195 or to the Inn from the Cold Society, Suite 104, 110 - 11th Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 0X5, Telephone: (403) 263-8384, www.innfromthecold.org or a charity of their choice. The family wishes to thank all the nurses, doctors, staff and volunteers at the Rosedale Hospice whose care and kindness will never be forgotten. In living memory of George Chapel, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot, 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. CALGARY, AB, T3G 2T3 Telephone: 403-241-0044. Publish Date: Jun 8, 2018 As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 08, 2018, Jun 09, 2018