George Couzelis

George Couzelis
Born	1934-08-24 Fort William, Ontario
Died	2020-01-08 Thunder Bay, Ontario
Occupation	truck driver
Employer	CP Transport
Father	Mike Couzelis (proprietor)
Mother	Anna Couzelis
Partner	Catherine Mary Couzelis Rick Stolz
Children	Rosemarie Larizza Debra Baker Angie Stolz Sandi Couzelis Kim Couzelis

George Couzelis ((1934-08-24)24 August 1934 – 8 January 2020(2020-01-08) (aged 85)) was a Fort William-born truck driver for CP Transport who was a long-time resident of Thunder Bay.

Life and family

George Couzelis was born in Fort William on August 24, 1934, to parents Mike and Anna. He was raised in the community alongside his three brothers. He spent the majority of his professional life as a truck driver, most notably employed by CP Transport.

He was married to Catherine, and together they enjoyed camping and fishing, often traveling to western Canada. In their later years, they spent much of their time at their retirement camp at Amberlights. He was a musical enthusiast who played the guitar and keyboards, with a particular fondness for country music.

He was predeceased by his wife Catherine, his parents, and his brothers Frank, Nick, and John. He was also predeceased by his sisters-in-law Muriel and Myrna, his grandson Marc, and his sons-in-law Jim Stolz, John Siciliano, and John Turgeon. He is survived by his children Rosemarie, Debra Baker, Angie Stolz, Sandi Couzelis, Kim Couzelis, and George. He is also survived by his children's partners Rocco, Larry, Rick, Gary, and Yvette, as well as his grandson Joey, whom he and his wife helped raise. Other survivors include his brother-in-law Len Losier, sister-in-law Selma Couzelis, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

George Couzelis died on January 8, 2020, at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. A funeral service was held at St. Peter's Church on January 24, 2020. He was interred at the Our Lady of Charity Mausoleum within St. Andrews Cemetery.