Sad news about George Donsky

[Chris_W]

Hi everyone,

I have some sad news this morning. George Donsky, known as thehostagourmet here, had a massive stroke yesterday and his wife Barbara told me he is currently on a respirator and is not expected to recover.

George was extremely passionate about hostas and was a daily visitor here, even if he didn't post all the time. Please wish him and his family the best.

Thanks.

Chris

[Linda P]

I hated to open this thread. So, so sad.
I"ll keep George and his family in my prayers.

Linda P

[JoshS]

George has had health issues recently, so I knew this wasn't going to good news, either, Linda I had the opportunity to meet George at several hosta conventions...he was very enthusiastic about hostas! He has a new introduction out this year, 'Lily Blue Eyes'.

[jgh]

sad...

thanks for the info, Chris...

[Spider]

Don't know what to say, but I wish he and his family well. I hope he's not in any pain.

[renaldo75]

Very sad news. I've met George several times - most recently at Hosta College.
I'm glad I had the chance to talk with him again. I'll be keeping him and his family in my thoughts.

[BackerBunch]

George and his family are in my prayers.

[kHT]

Keeping George and his family in our prayers.

[pauhaus]

I was afraid to open this thread too. That's terrible news. I spoke to George about his hybidizing efforts at Hosta College and about his 'Lily Blue Eyes,' he was a very proud papa. Glad I had the opportunity to speak to him at the time. My thoughts and prayers go out to George and his family.

[caliloo]

I have also met George on several occassions and he has always been an enthusiastic teacher and wealth of knowledge. Prayers for him and his family.

Alexa

[Ginger]

I did not know him other than from here, but I enjoyed reading his posts. Hoping he fools them all and recovers.

Ginger

[nanny_56]

In my prayers.

[Jimmy Mac]

This sadens me to no end.I have been raising Georges plants and even his Lilly Blue eyes and couple other ones he has Registered.Yes Sir, Stud Muffins, and Lime custard.Plus other he sent me that aren't registered.George and i have been friends for years.I hope he proves the doctors all wrong. jimmy

[Linda P]

I've always had hopes to meet George one day. I'm with you, Jimmy. I hope he fools all the docs
and makes a recovery.
I have Lily Blue Eyes on my list to purchase when I find it.
Linda P

[Jimmy Mac]

Linda it's named after his first grand daughter.Mine from George is os.Infact he had me send part of mine to his Daughter.His got nematodes.This two yrs ago.I hope we get up dates on George here.The only contact i have. Jimmy

[KatailS]

I just got word that George has passed away. There is much sadness in the Hosta World today. George, thank you for your friendship. You will be missed.

[KatailS]

Passing this along from Kathy & Mike Shadrack:
We are so so sorry to have to tell you that George Donsky has passed away....

Cards may be sent to his family (wife is Barbara):

65 Fairway
Orchard Park, NY 14127

George has been a long-time and very active member of the WNY Hosta Society, a obsessive and excellent hybridizer (H. 'Lily Blue Eyes', 'Sabrina's Smile' 'Lime Custard', 'Stud Muffin', 'Yes, Sir'), and a generous contributor to our Society and to the AHS.

George was not a shy, retiring man, but was good natured and enjoyed a laugh at his expense. He will be very very much missed.

Please share this information with anyone who knew George.

Kathy and Mike

[renaldo75]

I'm so sorry to read this. Fortunately he didn't suffer long.

Jimmy, I knew you had George's plants in your garden long before I met George.
He was a one of a kind man with some very nice hostas he created.
I will be getting Lily Blue Eyes this spring too.

[Chris_W]

Thank you for the update Kathy. Having met George a few times myself it just makes it harder to get news like this. I don't think he was always well understood because of his "tell it like it is" personality, but I always enjoyed talking with him.

It is always hard to lose a hosta friend.

Chris

[kHT]

It's always hard to loose any garden friend.