Obituary

George Hibbs, 52, of Badger, Newfoundland unexpectedly passed away from heart failure, December 31, 2020, in Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories.  George was born in Grandfalls Windsor, Newfoundland, son of Samuel and Veronica Hibbs. 

George was predeceased by his parents, Samuel and Veronica, his brother, John Hibbs, and his step-son, Scott Flight. 

He is survived by his wife, Carol Hibbs, his step-son, William Flight, his brothers, Joseph Hibbs (Judy) and Vincent Hibbs (Carole.)

George and Carol Married in 2018, in Grandfalls Windsor, Newfoundland.  They had been living in Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories since 2016.  George was the Adult Educator at Aurora College in Tuktoyaktuk and in other communities in the Beaufort-Delta and Sahtu region of The Northwest Territories.  George taught English, Math, Human Resources, and Computer Skills.  George also taught Firearm Safety Courses for the RCMP.  Education was always very important to George, for himself and for his students. 

Over the years, George enjoyed reading, writing, hiking, hunting, fishing, Karate, Skidoo, and quad riding.  He enjoyed traveling, camping, cooking, and baking with his wife, Carol. 

His sparkling wit, his willingness to help, his ability to shine light on almost anyone’s dilemma will be missed by friends, family, and co-workers.  He was a guiding light for his wife, Carol, and anyone who knew him.   

In accordance with George’s wishes, he was cremated in Edmonton, and his cremains will be buried in Badger, Newfoundland this summer.  George’s memorial will be scheduled later.