George William Blenkhorn, 79, of Southampton, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre on Friday, June 19, 2015.  Born in South Athol, he was the only son of the late Wilfred and Patience Blenkhorn.

He was employed at the Nappan Research Station for twenty-eight and a half years.  Following retirement, he was self-employed in the forestry industry.

George Enjoyed bowling and attending the seniors cards parties.  He was a member of the Springhill Senior Citizens Association.  In his earlier years, he and Betty enjoyed dancing and snowmobiling. 

He is survived by a son, Michael, daughter Carolee, granddaughter Taylor, all of Springhill, sisters, Alice (Laurence) Harrison and Audrey (Ormond) Boss, Amherst, Kathleen (Eugene) Manderville, Belleville, ON, Barb (Ed) Gilbert, Athol, and several nieces  and nephews.  Besides his parents he was predeceased by his wife Betty Lou Bird in 2011.

George's remains have been entrusted into the care of A.H. Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill.  A memorial service will be held at the Southampton United Church, at 11 am, Saturday, June 27, 2015.   Those who wish to make a donation in George's memory may donation to the Southampton United Church or the Southampton Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting George's online memorial at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the funeral home Facebook page.