George B. Makepeace, age 82, of Brockton, died Thursday, March 6, 2014 at West Acres Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Natalie (Rodgers) Makepeace. Born, raised and educated in Brockton, George was the son of the late Edward F. and Marjorie (Pousland) Makepeace. George had been an employee of the Brockton Enterprise for over 45 years. He began his career delivering papers and worked his way up to Typesetter. He enjoyed bowling, ballroom dancing, driving into Boston to the movie theater and watching movies at home. He especially enjoyed time spent with his grandson Christopher. He was also a former member of the Pearl Street Methodist Church and Taunton Elks.
George is survived by his daughter Brenda Gary of Mashpee; grandson Christopher Gary and his wife Bethany of Marstons Mills; a sister Muriel Vilk and her husband Bill of Brockton; his longtime friend for over 60 years, Arthur Carr of Brockton and many nieces and nephews. George is also survived by his former wife Shirley Makepeace of Easton and longtime companion Lena Condon of Brockton. He was the brother of the late Edward, Harold and John Makepeace.
Visiting Hours will be held in the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont Street, (Rte 123) Brockton, Monday 10am-12pm followed by a Funeral Service at noon. Burial in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Abington. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in George’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472.