It is with heavy hearts we announce Jay’s passing on April 24, 2015 at Richmond General Hospital, BC, surrounded by family at the age of 52.

He was born on June 16, 1962 in Kentville, Nova Scotia. Jay spent his life sailing the seas from the Atlantic to the Arctic to the Pacific, fishing on various vessels and seas, including the "Wanda and Paula" (a family owned dragger), and various Highliners out of National Sea Products in Lunenburg, NS. Jay fished off the Grand Banks of Nfld, then later in the waters off Juan de Fuca to the Alaska/BC border, and shrimp fishing off the waters of Greenland. In 2005 he returned to the Pacific to Viking Seafoods as Captain of the "Viking Enterprise" receiving Highliner of the Year in 2012. He and his family were very proud of the Master Mariners designation he worked hard to accomplish. He had the sea in his blood, even as a young boy, wanting to be right there learning the "ropes" from his Dad. He loved coming "home" to Nova Scotia to spend time with his family and friends and always brought the treats of the Pacific with him. In turn, he would return to "the gang" in BC with a few seafood treats from the Atlantic. Coming home "from fishing" it seemed he always wanted to arrange of all things "a fishing trip" of some kind...with someone...and grab some "Gundy" of course!

Jay is predeceased by his father, Capt. Paul G. George in 1985.

He is survived by his mother, Dr. E. Wanda George (Bill) of Medford, NS; his brother, Michael (Wanda) of Mt. Denson, NS and their children David, John, and Laura; and brother Joel (Kelly) of Lunenburg, NS and their children, Savannah, Alana, and Cowan; and his sister, Paula (Brad) of Blind Bay, NS and their children, Benjamin (Andrea) and Amyleigh.

A Memorial Service will take place Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213 Hwy #3, Lunenburg. Reception to follow at the Lunenburg Fire Department. Interment to be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honour of Jay to the Canadian Dory Racing Association, the Canadian Red Cross Relief Fund for Nepal, or any charity or cause that is dear to your heart.

"If you have a family that loves you, a few good friends, food on your table, and a roof over your head, you are richer than you think!"

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