Obituary of George Albert Zwicker

George Albert Zwicker Age 99, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at home in New Germany. Born on August 20, 1915 in New Germany, the son of the late Twining and Carrie (Parker) Zwicker. He was predeceased by his wife, Evelyn (Lantz); sisters, Joan and Lila and brother, Edward. He is survived by his four children, David, Barry (Deborah), Kenneth (Shelley) and Gail (Barry); eight grandchildren, Kelley (Sean), Kevin (Amy), Jennifer (James), James (Jennifer), Nicholas (Denise), Graham (Jennifer), Vicki (Ben), and Jason (Donna); twelve great-grandchildren, William, Timothy, Vivian, Xavier, Ben, Jakob, Lucas, Lena, Maria, Elias, Emmett, Arlo and Delia; sister, Doris (Bill) and his cat friend, Cindy. He attended Mt. Allison Academy and obtained a Commercial Certificate in 1935. He and his brother, Edward, bought Edward Zwicker & Sons in 1945 from their father and uncles. They dissolved the “old” company and began Zwicker Bros. Limited and continued the production of wooden boxes used mostly by the commercial fishing industry as well as orange and egg crates and apple boxes. The business continued to be a substantial source of local employment that helped sustain the community until it ceased operations around 1970. George loved being in the woods, either walking, fishing or snowmobiling. He had been actively involved in his church, Epworth United, as Treasurer and on the Board of Session. He will be remembered for his leadership, sense of responsibility, wit and sense of humor and ingenuity. He was a hard worker who cared deeply for his family. The family would like very much to thank Mary Harnish for caring and being a good friend to him for over twenty years. Thanks as well to Lunenburg County Home Support caregivers. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home, New Germany. There will be no visitation at the funeral home by request. Funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, April 12 at Epworth United Church, New Germany, Pastor Bethe Benjamin-Cameron officiating. Interment will be at a later date. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to S.H.A.I.D. Tree Shelter Society, Canadian Diabetes Association, the Canadian Red Cross or the charity of choice. On-line condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com or by messaging condolences@sweenysfuneralhome.com.