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George Caldwell Obituary

George Walter Caldwell, 77, a resident of Barefoot Bay, formerly of Kingston, Mass., died Jan. 19, 2010. He was born Aug. 29, 1932, in South Weymouth, Mass. He was a disabled Army veteran from the Korean War. In his early years, he worked as a welder at the Fore River Shipyard in Quincy, Mass. He later opened his own business, Pine Croft Furniture Refinishing in Kingston, from where he retired to Florida in 1994. He was a longtime member of the Cold Springs Athletic Club in Plymouth, Mass., an active member of the American Legion, former member of the Harold F. Govoni Post 387 in Kingston and had many hobbies including metal detecting, boating, antique auctions, raising pigs, fishing and clamming. He loved to dance and feed wild birds. While in Florida, he enjoyed helping Joy Liddy of Sunshine Rentals and Sales of Barefoot Bay and socializing with many dedicated friends. Mr. Caldwell was the loving brother of Winifred Conner Knight, Bruce M. Caldwell and the late Herbert L. Caldwell Jr., Mildred E. Sloane and Joseph R. Caldwell. Mr. Caldwell is survived by his former wife, Joan (Whalen) Caldwell; and his loving children, Alice C. Elwell, her husband Glenn, and their children, Joanne and Lily of Middleboro, Mass.; George W. Caldwell III of Kingston, and his children, Amy and George of Plymouth; Michael J. Caldwell of Pennsylvania and his daughter Beth of Buzzards Bay, Mass.; Rhonda D. Johnson, her husband Peter, and their son, Jesse George of Kingston; and Bernadette MacDonald and her children, Renee and Dylan of Pennsylvania. He is also survived by three great-grandchildren, Leah, Alexis and Anthony; many nieces and nephews; and his longtime companion, Carol Lewis of Florida. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a veterans organization or Lung Cancer Research Foundation, 845 Third Ave., 6th Floor, New York, NY 10022, lungcancerresearchfoundation.org/donate.htm. During Mr. Caldwells illness, his son George was a devoted caretaker who eased a difficult time for his father and siblings. Memorial services will be held at St. Francis Xavier Parish, 234 Pleasant St., South Weymouth, Feb. 6, at 11 a.m. Services were held in Barefoot Bay, Jan. 24.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Feb. 2, 2010.

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Mike Casey

February 25, 2010

Mr. Caldwell,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. And to your family ande loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Jamie Stewart

February 18, 2010

Alice and Rhonda,

You know that I feel the pain of your loss, and my heart and thoughts are with you. It's a time to try and find peace, and that's a different journey for each of us. May love give you comfort, and time heal your pain.

Love,

Jamie

Alice Elwell

February 18, 2010

To my brothers and sisters,
In times of sorrow the unexpected can take place. Don't loose sight of the fact that our father loved us all deeply. He was a man of few words when it came to his inner most feelings. Just remember that he ended every conversation with three simple words, "I love you."

Deb & Pam Muzzey

February 5, 2010

To the Caldwell family,
My sister and I wish to express our most sincere condolences on the loss of your father, George. Although we did not get to know him well, we met every year on our visits to Wren Circle. He was an angel to our parents, Shirley and Wellman Muzzey, his neighbors in Barefoot Bay. When they first moved to Barefoot Bay over ten years ago, he was there to help and advise them about what was necessary when opening up the house for winter or closing it for the summer. He made my father's last years in his warm Florida home possible by his ever present assistance to our Mom. He continued to help thoughout his own ordeal and would never accept a gift of any kind in return. We can never truly repay his kindess. After my parents lost their home in the last hurricane, they decided that buying an older home elsewhere in Barefoot Bay was not an option as George would not be next door. He was the neighbor that we all wish for. He is the neighbor that can never be replaced. He will leave a void on Wren Circle that will never be filled.

Bruce & Linda Sampson

February 5, 2010

To my freinds,The Caldwellfamily,
I was saddened by the news of Georges passing.I can only give our sincere condolences to all the family members. George will be greatly missed by all his family and freinds.

February 5, 2010

Rhonda, George, Amy and George,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.

Jim and Sarah Nicotri

Bonnie Conner

February 4, 2010

The Caldwell Family,
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
With Sincere Sympathy,
Bonnie, John, Joe & Tyler Conner
(The family of the late John M. Conner)

Eleanor Cook-Payne

February 4, 2010

Amy and George I am very sorry for the loss of your father. My prayers and thoughts will be with you and your family. Eleanor Cook Payne

Bruce Caldwell Jr

February 3, 2010

May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
May the rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.

Bruce, Margie and Mackenzie

Debbie Hall

February 3, 2010

Alice,George,Michael,Rhonda,Bernadette & family,

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
With Sympathy,
Debbie,Bernie,Christopher & Derek Hall

Candace Magner

February 2, 2010

To The Caldwell Family ,
Im sorry to hear your loss father , I knew My uncle George is happy in better place with his brother and sister also his parent now .I will alway remember george in my heart.I will sorely missed him .
Love and Hugs,
Candace & John

Donna Loomis

February 2, 2010

Five C's and Family-
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
With Love,
Donna,Geoff,Kasey & JesseLee Loomis

Winifred Conner Knight

February 2, 2010

My Sincere Sympathy To My Brother
George's Children,

When someone you love
becomes a memory
the memory becomes a treasure
Love Always,
Aunt Win

Debbie Caldwell Connell

February 2, 2010

To the Caldwell Family.My sincere condolences for your loss
Debbie Caldwell Connell

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