Obituary of George Herbert Pike

It is with deep sadness that the family of George Herbert Pike of Lewins Cove announce his peaceful passing on Monday, December 29, 2025 at the Burin Peninsula Health Carecenter at the age of 86 years. 

George leaves behind his loving wife Nellie of 68 years who stood by his side during his sickness, his children are Gary Pike, (Jill), Wanda Myles (Les), Bonnie Lambe (Larry), Cathy Murphy (Matt), Trudy Evans;  grandchildren Nicole, Mason, Justin, Giselle, Kyle, Kevin, Kerrilynn, Leslie, Tara, Ethan, Rodney, Cynthia, Dana, Tyler, Jordan, Josh; great grandchildren Kinsley, Logan, Keira, Ellie, Marshall, Charlie, Kyle, Colton, Connor, Brandon; great great granddaughter Elizabeth; George’s siblings Marie Lundrigan, Helen Thomas, Melvina Farrell, Ida Power, Ada Power, Joan Woodill, Wayne Pike, Charlie Pike, sister-in-law, Joan Langer, brothers-in-law Chris Kenway(Karen), Melvin Kenway(Marie) also a large circle of nephews, nieces other family and friends who will miss his stories, his songs, and his steady presence. 

George is predeceased by his parents George & Hazel Pike, parents-in-law Leslie & Ester Kenway, son Alan Pike, daughter Doreen Gale, sister Elizabeth Murley, brother Kenneth Pike, son-in-law  Douglas Evans, brothers-in-law Bill Lundrigan, John Dodge,  Ed Langer, Jim Brinston, Gerald Thomas, Joseph Farrell, Lorne Kenway; sisters-in-law Flo Brinston, Sandra Dodge, Maude Pike.

A man of melody and movement, George’s life was defined by the rhythm of his guitar and the call of the open road. He was never happier than when he was "having a scattered tune" with his friends, and though many of his fellow musicians went before him, the music never truly stopped. 

Together with his beloved wife, Nellie, George explored every corner of his home province. From the rugged cliffs of the Avalon to the quiet coves of the Great Northern Peninsula, they shared a lifetime of adventures under canvas and stars. 

George was the bedrock of his family. A man of quiet strength and tireless work ethic, he dedicated his life to providing for those he loved, ensuring they had everything they needed and more. His legacy is not found in possessions, but in the many ways he touched the lives of those who knew him.

In keeping with George’s cremation will take place . 

A celebration of George’s life will be held at Serenity Chapel 95 Main Street Burin on Thursday January 8, 2026 2PM, where friends and family are invited to share memories and perhaps a song in his honor. 

"The song has ended, but the melody lingers on."

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home. “We listen, we learn, we walk with you.”