George Canada

George Canada

February 05, 1950 - June 24, 2023

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George Bryant Canada, 73, of Indianapolis passed away on June 24, 2023. He was born in Norwich, CT on February 5, 1950 to Lester Robert and Lillian Arlene Canada. George served our country as a Spec 5 with the United States Army. He worked as a shop foreman for the aluminum fabricating company, Tuttle Aluminum & Bronze for 41 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR. George loved and cherished his grandkids, especially their annual traditions that they affectionately named, “Easter egg coloring with Papaw” and “Pumpkin Carving with Papaw”.  George was preceded in death by his parents, Lester Robert and Lillian Arlene Canada; and sister, Mary Jane Wirey. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Vanessa Darlene Canada; son, Shane (Tara) Canada; daughter, Brandi Canada; grandchildren, Taylor (AJ), Maxwell, Mason, Morgan, Lindy and Roman Canada; and sisters, Laurie (Clif) Knight, , Jetty Spainhour and Betty (Steve) Williamson. The family kindly request that memorial contributions in honor of George be made to the Heart Association 7272 Greenville Ave Dallas, TX 75231 or heart.org.

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Jim and Willa Morgan
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George was one of kind, more like a brother than a brother -in-law after 51 years. I loved him dearly. I as many others have shared a lot of happy memories and good times with him and Vanessa. Jim and I will miss him very much. Jim and Willa Morgan
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Jacquelyn Newton
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Vanessa, Brandi, Shane & family, I’m so very deeply sorry to hear of George’s passing. He was my Bill’s best friend and like a brother to him. I’m sure they’re now best friends in Heaven. Please know your family is in my family’s thoughts and prayers. God Bless You, Jacque Newton
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Joel Sutton
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I am very sorry for your loss. I pray for God’s peace to be upon you in this trying time. I worked with George for many years at Tuttle. I was in the engineering department, and released orders to the shop to be built. George had a great sense of humor, and his favorite way to let me know I had really messed something up, was to come up to my area just before I was due to show up in the morning, and sit in my chair in the dark. I would walk in unaware and flip the light switch, and There he was smiling that “I got you now!” Smile. ( thankfully it didn’t happen too often) As payback, I would break into his office occasionally and tape down his phone receiver for the next morning. He knew it was one of us detailers, I’m sure, and was always asking Tom Purcell, how we got a spare key to his office. He ended it finally by not locking his office any more. That took all the fun out of it. Anyway, George was a great guy, & I will miss him popping in from time to time.
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Thomasdildine
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Sorry for your loss he was the best boss i ever had taught me alot
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Stephan Sebald
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Hey Vanessa, sorry to hear and see that. Best regards, Stephan

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