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Geoffrey SMITH Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Geoffrey SMITH
5 Entries
Fay Walsh
December 14, 2019
Shocked to hear of Geoff passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you Ginny. My girls Ashley and Jackie often speak of both of you. Take care sweet lady. Will love you always.
Curtiss Boyington
December 10, 2019
Mr. Smith was a brilliant teacher, clever, engaged, and possessed of a very dry sense of humour. He was incredibly kind to me, particularly in my first two years at Saint Andrews when I was struggling to see if I fit the school and the school fit me. He gave me kind words of praise and encouragement at a moment when I really needed them. He pushed me to be active in sports, and started me on a path that would carry me through University. I had many fine teachers at Saint Andrews, but he was the truest of mentors. Thank you for having such a positive impact on my life, and the lives of so many other students. You will be missed by thousands.
Paul W Bennett
December 9, 2019
I'm truly saddened to learn of the passing of Geoff Smith, an early mentor of mine during my teaching days from 1974 to 1977 at St. Andrew's College. My first day at SAC was my first day of regular teaching -- and it included a football practice lasting until 5:00 pm. Coaching with Geoff was truly a formative experience and I saw, up close, his dry wit, selflessness, and dedication. More than anyone else, he showed me the ropes and demonstrated what it meant to be a true schoolmaster.
Throughout my career, I always considered Geoff to be a true exemplar of what it meant to be a schoolmaster in the finest sense of the word. Today, living in Halifax, NS, I regularly chat with former student Peter Moreira about our most memorable SAC days and Geoff always figures prominently in those wonderful conversations. He will be truly missed by all who came to know him as a person, colleague, and teacher.
Graham Colville
December 7, 2019
I would like to add to my previous message. On November 22, 1963, it was Geoff who informed me on a street in Middletown, Connecticut, that shots had been fired at President Kennedy's motorcade in Dallas. We were both students at Wesleyan University, where he was doing his Master of Arts in Teaching.
December 7, 2019
So sorry to learn of this. I will be in touch soon.
Graham Colville
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