George H. Griffing, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2010 at the age of 94 after a short illness.  He was the husband of Barbara Cartwright Griffing; they had been married for 25 years.

George was born in Stafford Springs Connecticut, son of the late Joseph and Lillian (Mack) Griffing.  He resided for many years in Hebron and Andover Connecticut where he was the owner of George H. Griffing, Inc.  He retired in 1994 when he moved permanently to Providence.

George had been an active member of several Masonic bodies in both Rhode Island and Connecticut for over sixty years.  He served as High Priest of  Royal Arch Mason chapters in both states.

Besides his wife he leaves his daughter Cheryl Griffing of Pico Rivera, California, his step-daughter Kimberly Allen of Providence and two grandchildren.  He was predeceased by his brother Joseph and his sister Lillian Shensie.