George A. Hornby

George A. Hornby, age 94 of Fairfield, beloved husband of 68 years of Ethel Carlson Hornby, passed away peacefully in his home Tuesday, January 2, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late Joseph and Hattie Hornby, he had been a Fairfield resident since 1955. Mr. Hornby graduated from Warren Harding High School and served in the United States Navy during World War II as a Gunners Mate onboard PT 525 in the Pacific. PT 525 had the distinction of carrying Gen. Douglas MacArthur as he proudly returned to the Philippines toward the end of the War. Following his military service George began a long career at Remington Shaver retiring as a Manager. He was a former member of Summerfield United Methodist Church. Mr. Hornby enjoyed model railroading, working around his yard, woodworking and building furniture. In addition to his loving wife Ethel he is survived by a loving son, David G. Hornby and his wife Betty-Jane of Shelton; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Spear-Miller Funeral Home, 39 South Benson Road, Fairfield with the Rev. Kun Sam Cho officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. The family wishes to thank the dedicated caregivers of H and H Homecare for their dedicated service to George and his family for nearly seven years. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 200 Executive Blvd., Suite 4B, Southington, CT 06489. For information or to offer an online condolence please visit www.SpearMillerFuneralHome.com