George entered eternal rest Sunday morning, March 21, 2021.  He was 96 years of age.  Born in Chelsea, he is the son of Edward T. and Elizabeth (King) Pinksten.  When George was 4 years old, he returned to his parent's home in Newfoundland, Canada.  George grew up in Canada and went to school there.  On May 8, 1943 he enlisted in the Newfoundland Regiment of the Canadian Army.  PVT Pinksten was a WWII Veteran and was honorably discharged on August 4, 1945.  He returned back to the United State in 1950.  George was a carpenter by trade. In 1988 he retired from Dupont in Billerica.  He was a late member of the Carpenters Union Local #218 in Boston.  He was a Past President of State and National Federation of Bible Classes.  Certified lay speaker.  Late member of Zenith I.O.O.F #42 in Winthrop and an associated member of Everett I.O.O.F #136.  George enjoyed building boats and bowling as hobbies.

Beloved husband of Gladys Pinksten. Devoted father of William A Pinksten, Carolyn M. Ranere and her husband Ron, George L. Pinksten and his wife Rosemary, Robert E. Pinksten and his companion Julie Harrington.  Dear brother of Mildred J. Noftle and her husband Ronald of Ontario, Canada and the late Edward T. Pinksten, John William Pinksten and Cecelia Thistle.  Also, lovingly survived by four grandchildren, Jaclyn Ranere, Jared Ranere and his wife Amanda, Megan Pinksten and her wife Caitlin and Kristen Sherlock and her husband William.  Also, loved by his five great-grandchildren, Adrian, Nathan, Charles, Graham and Shea.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Funeral services will be conducted at the Glendale United Methodist Church, 392 Ferry Street, Everett on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 11:00 A.M.  Relatives and friends kindly invited to attend.  Visitation will precede the service in the church from 10:00 – 11:00 A.M.  All attendees are required to wear face coverings and practice social distancing when greeting the family.  Services will conclude with Military Honors at the Church.

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