Geoffrey Wasteneys

Geoffrey Wasteneys

Geoffrey Wasteneys Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 2, 2008.
WASTENEYS, Geoffrey Jennings Peacefully at the Ottawa General Hospital on Saturday, May 31st, 2008 at the age of 90 years. Beloved husband of Thelma Wasteneys (nee Olson) and dearest father of Hardolph Wasteneys (Heather Clarke) of Vancouver Island, Catherine Wasteneys of Lindsay, Clare Wasteneys of Guelph, Geoffrey Wasteneys (Michael Savage) of Vancouver and Stephen Wasteneys (Kelly Marsden) of Ottawa. Grandfather of Stephen, John, Teo, Freya, Made, Jamie, Jaya, Roisin, Avalon and Astrid. Predeceased by his siblings; Hardolph, Hortense and Gervase. Geoffrey was born in Berkeley on September 16th, 1917 and was raised in Toronto. He served with the RAF in bomber command during World War II. Geoffrey graduated from the University of Toronto in 1949, then moved to Ottawa where he worked with the Joint Intelligence Bureau before he opened his own consulting firm. Geoffrey was an active volunteer who provided his voice to many causes. Cremation will be held. Friends are invited to visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street on Wednesday, June 4th, 2008 from 5-7 p.m.. A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Good Companions Seniors' Centre (670 Albert St - Ottawa K1R 6L2) would be appreciated.

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Brent Tegler & Ellen Woodley

June 5, 2008

Dear Clare & family, What a legacy your father has left... so many wonderful grandchildren! And the times and changes he lived through, a remarkable man. Know that our thoughts are with you at this very sad time. All the very best, with love, Brent & Ellen and family.

Lily Sudimac

June 4, 2008

To the whole Wasteneys family,
May the Lord give you the strength to bear this loss.
Please, accept my deepest sympathies on your loss.
Mr. Geoffrey Wasteneys was a wonderful, kind man, and humanitarian, admired by many.
Lily Sudimac
(one of the members of Ottawa Serbian community who considers herself lucky enough to have met Mr. Wasteneys, and admired his work and his beliefs)

Art Lawson

June 4, 2008

Clare and family.
Your friends and colleagues in Guelph are all saddened by your loss and we hold you in our thoughts.

Tracey Almeida

June 4, 2008

Dear Stephen and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May the joy of your beautiful daughter Astrid help you to get through this very sad time.
Thinking of you,
The Almeida Family

Jennifer Dales

June 3, 2008

To Thelma, Stephen and the whole Wasteneys family,
I will always remember the wonderful conversations I had with Geoffrey at the cottage - his stories about Trudeau, Joe Clarke and Ed Broadbent, his memories of Upper Canada College and the war. I won't forget what a welcoming, kind and intelligent man he was. A life well lived. I am sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you all.
Sean, Jennifer and Liam.

Linda Tannis

June 2, 2008

Dear Thelma & family:
I was very saddened to learn about Geoffrey. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
I hope the precious memories, of happy times you shared, will comfort you in the difficult times that lie ahead.

Ann Kiersnowski

June 2, 2008

Dear Thelma,
It's not easy to find the right words to express my sorrow on the passing of your dear Geoff but please know that you are in my thoughts as I offer my deepest sympathy to you and all your family and also on behalf of all of your friends at OSTOP

Linda Scott

June 2, 2008

Dear Catherine,
Just wanted you to know that we are all thinking about you and hope you are coping okay. The time you have devoted to caring for your father in these past few months is just one indicator of what a wonderful, kind person you are.
Take care,

Alexandra Public School

Claude Bennett

June 2, 2008

To The Wasteneys Family: I am sorry to read today of Geoffrey's passing and wish to offer my condolences. I have known Geoffrey for a number of years through my political days and after--his advice was on most occassions very worthwhile. His in put to many discussions will be truly missed.

Brendan and Joanne Marsden

June 2, 2008

To Thelma and the entire Wasteneys Family:
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of Geoffrey, the patriarch of the Wasteneys family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With Love
The Alta Vista Marsden's

Nasreen AliKhan

June 2, 2008

Dear Clare and family;
My deepest sympathies to you all on your loss. May the Lord give you all the strength to bear this loss.

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