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Geoff SCOTT

Geoff SCOTT

1938 - 2021

Geoff SCOTT obituary, 1938-2021, Toronto, ON

BORN

1938

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Turner & Porter Funeral Directors

2357 Bloor Street West

Toronto, Ontario

Geoff SCOTT Obituary

Geoff passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021, in Mississauga Hospital after a short illness. He was predeceased by his brother, Ken and his parents, Douglas and Lillian. He is survived by his wife, Janette; his son, Liam (Louise) (from Geoff's first wife, Priscilla); his grandson, Aidan; and his sister-in-law, Helen and niece, Amy. Born on March 2, 1938, in Ottawa, he attended Glebe Collegiate and Carleton University, studying journalism. Geoff was a very successful and talented journalist. In 1978, he won a by-election in Hamilton Wentworth, and became the Conservative MP for Hamilton Wentworth for 15 years. After his political career, Geoff returned to journalism in Hamilton, participating in both radio and television endeavors. Geoff was a kind and loving husband, father and grandfather. A friend of Bill W., he was about to celebrate 28 years. Bon voyage, dear friend. There will be a private funeral at Turner & Porter, Yorke Chapel, Toronto, Ontario on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 3:00 pm (Live stream available at www.turnerporter.ca). Interment will be at Beechwood Cemetery in Ottawa, at a later date.

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Published by The Globe and Mail from Aug. 11 to Aug. 15, 2021.

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Susan Keen

August 15, 2021

Dearest Janette,

I was saddened to hear of your loss.

Geoff was always an upbeat happy man. I loved the way he smiled at you, always! He hung on your words. So lovely to see.

Please accept my sympathies, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Susan Keen

Mike McCourt

August 13, 2021

Geoff shrewdly built a Parliamentary communications business devoted to backbench MPs, and second tier cabinet ministers, who were largely ignored by the major TV news networks and stations. He was also a talented impressionist, whose renderings of Robert Stanfield and Tommy Douglas, in particular, were nothing short of brilliant. We had some wonderful tours with Geoff, in Canada and Europe, with our National Press and Allied Workers Jazz Band, Inc. He was an essential part of that aggregation, and I'm deeply shaken by his death.
Mike McCourt

Carrie Trueland

August 12, 2021

Dear Janette and Family,

Jim and i send our most sincere condolences to you at this very sad time. Geoff was a fine gentleman, always engaging, cheerful and kind. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the difficult times to come!
Blessings,
Jim and Carrie Trueland

Mike Duffy

August 11, 2021

To Perky, Liam, and Geoffs family.
I was saddened to learn of Geoff's passing. He was a caring multi-talented man, who enriched the lives of many people. He was generous with his insights, helping young reporters learn the ropes on Parliament Hill. He was a man wth boundless energy, and an amazing sense of humour. He struggled every MP's dilema, am I my constituents man in Otttawa, or am I Ottawa's man in the constituency? He opted to stand by his people. A good broadcaster, a good MP, a good man. He will be missed. RIP. Duff

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Memorial Events
for Geoff SCOTT

Aug

11

Funeral

3:00 p.m.

Turner & Porter Funeral Directors

2357 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M6S 1P4

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2357 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M6S 1P4