George Charles Vidler

George Charles Vidler passed away quietly at home on Christmas morning with his loving family by his side. George was born in Guilds 88 years ago to his late parents Mollie (Paterson) and Charles Samuel Vidler. When he was 18 years old he joined the Scottish Kent Regiment and was a member of the Red Patch of the First Division. George went to England where he was transferred to the Royal Canadian Regiment. He was stationed in Italy, Belgium and Germany before returning to Canada in 1945. In 1947 George married Jeannette (Apfeld) and they became lifelong residents of Erieau where he worked at the coal dock and later at International Harvester in Chatham. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 185 for over 60 years and a former member of the Sertoma Club. George and Jeannette raised four children; Lauraine & Jim Fennell of Bramalea, Brian & Heidi Vidler of Erieau, Jo-Anne Adams & Jerry McKeon of Erieau and Scott & Patti Vidler of Barrie. They were also blessed with granddaughters Michelle, Leigh Anne, Stacey, Sara, Meagan and Hailey, grandsons Bradley, Josh, Matthew and Andrew as well as 8 great grandchildren. George is survived by his brother Hartley Vidler of Erieau, his sister Mary Remington of Chatham and his sister in law Molly Vidler of Erieau. He is predeceased by his brothers John Vidler and O.J. Vidler, his sister in law Ruth Vidler and his brother in law Gordon Remington. The Vidler family invite friends and relatives for visitation at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Sunday December 27, 2009 from 2:00 – 7:00 p.m. A Legion Service will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. A Funeral Service for George will be held at the Funeral Home on Monday December 28, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. David Fuller of St. Paul’s Anglican Church officiating. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends wishing to remember George with a memorial donation are asked to consider the Blenheim Food Bank or the charity of your choice.