Black Watch friends:

G.A. (George/’Bo’) IZZARD 1939 - 2021 R.I.P.
George (Bo) Izzard completed recruit training in the RHC Depot in 1958 and was posted to 1st Battalion, The Black Watch RHC / ‘B’ Company / 6 Platoon and he accompanied that group to West Germany the following year. He returned to Canada (Gagetown) with 1RHC in 1962 but soon afterwards returned to Fort St. Louis and was assigned to 2nd Battalion RHC /‘B’ Company
During his time in West Germany, Bo had proven himself highly skilled in the boxing ring. He continued his winning ways in the ring and was a member of the 2RHC 4 CIBG winning boxing team in 1963. Regrettably, boxing ceased to be a military sport in the Canadian Armed Forces circa 1965.
Bo was employed as a driver in both Black Watch battalions which seems to have paved the way for his remuster to MSE Operator and an eventual posting to what was CFB Downsview/Toronto. He retired from the CAF in that area where he was employed as a driver with the Toronto Transit Commission for a number of years.
His obituary follows.

George Izzard
Tuesday, August 8th, 1939 - Friday, May 28th, 2021
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our beloved George “Bo-Jack” on Friday, May 28, 2021. Dearly loved husband to Trudy (nee Allan) for 44 years and loving father to Rob and William. He will be dearly missed by his grandson Izaiah and Williams 3 children. Forever remembered by his many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his parents Archibald Izzard and Annie Louise Lawrence. George had nine siblings. Billie passed overseas D-Day; Muriel McKinnon (George); Carman (Millie); Norman (Leona); Mary; Leslie Vanemberg (Ernest); Patsy; Danny (Norma); Margie Flawter (Joe). All have passed except for Patsy, Margie and Norman.
George was never one to be idle. He joined the Canadian Forces Black Watch Regiment; Infantryman and the heavy equipment department retiring in 1981. He served as Peace Keeper during Golan Heights crisis overseas and the FLQ crisis. He was a boxer during his stint with the Black Watch Regiment. One heavyweight boxing match being televised.
After retirement, he became a TTC bus driver retiring after 20 years. Then he became a mail truck driver for Canada Post. He became ill with cancer and had to finally leave his working world.
For many years, he was a baseball coach for the girls team at CFB Downsview Toronto. On weekends he was the bartender at the CFB Downsview Junior Ranks Mess Hall.
He loved his bowling and the leagues he was associated. Many many competitors became life long friends.
During his life’s journey, he met many people and maintained friendships from the Black Watch onward. He always made people feel happy; he was a loving caring person to his friends in all walks of life.
George loved his family and his friends. Always full of laughter and comradeship in his life’s journey. He was a very animated story teller that most times ended in raucous laughter. He also could tell a joke, he had hundreds of jokes. George was an awesome person, One of a Kind. You were truly blessed to be in George’s life.
Donations to Royal Canadian legion Dominion Poppy Fund would be appreciated by the family.


With thanks to Charlie Bond, Jim Desmond, Art Snow, and Ed Laurie and his daughter Lisa for the foregoing.

R. I. P.
NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT

George BO was what we called one of the characters of the Watch. Great and funny man. RIO Bo