Name: George Earl Copp Date: April 6th, 1919 - January 23rd, 2010 Obituary: George Earl Copp, 90, of Durham, left this world peacefully on January 23, 2010 at Mid Coast Hospital, Brunswick, Maine. He was born in Garden Plains, Alberta, Canada on April 6, 1919 to Alexander Frank and Elizabeth Ogg Copp. George was the son of hard working people. His father and grandfather were river drivers and woodsmen in Canada, and in the early 20’s, they became homesteaders in Alberta. When the crops failed due to severe hail storms three years in a row, the family moved east, eventually ending up in Brunswick, Maine. George attended schools there and graduated from Brunswick High School in 1937 with honors. His strong work ethic was developed through years of working side by side with his father and grandfather, always focusing on whatever jobs needed to be done to support the family. On April 30, 1941, George married Shirlie Curtis of Freeport, his life long love. During World War II, he was inducted into the Army, and served in the military police at several locations out west. After the war, George and Shirlie settled in Freeport, Maine, where they raised their children. George was a logger and part time farmer. In 1968, George and Shirlie bought a farm in Durham, Maine where they continued to raise farm animals and plant gardens. George loved taking care of his land and being active outside. He continued to split wood for home use and sale to others well into the 80’s. People regarded him as a good neighbor, honest businessman, and an entertaining storyteller. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Shirlie of Durham; his son, Frank and partner, Christie Taylor also of Durham; as well as his daughter, Peggy Brick, and her husband, Ralph of Durham; and his son, Robert and his wife, Griselda of Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico. George leaves behind seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren; he is also survived by his sisters, Margaret Austin of Durham, and Josephine Bell of Chelsea. George was predeceased by his brother Robert, and sisters Mabel Williams and Caroline Osmond. He loved the company of his family, grandchildren, and many good friends. Freinds and family are invited to attend a memorial gathering downstairs at the First Congregational Church of Durham, Royalsborough Road, on Sunday, January 31st, from 2:00PM to 4:00PM. Burial will be in the spring at a time and date to be announced. Memorials: Greater Androscoggin Humane Society,55 Strawberry Avenue, Lewiston, ME 04240