GEORGE JAMES FREDERICK KENT

1924 - 2020

BORN

1924

DIED

2020

GEORGE KENT Obituary

KENT, GEORGE JAMES FREDERICK July 8, 1924 - August 27, 2020 After a 10-month struggle with cancer, George passed away peacefully, in his 97th year. Leaving behind his loving wife Sylvia, children Jamie (Lynn), Pamela Trudel (Jeff), Robert White (Jules), and Jacqueline Gemmiti. Grandchildren Adam, Gabriel, Vincent, and Max. As a young Cabbagetown teen, George joined the Navy. His ship, the minesweeper HMCS Georgian, swept Omaha Beach on D-Day as part of the 31st Canadian Minesweeping Flotilla. Post-war he started selling storm windows door-to-door, leading to the birth of George Kent Home Improvements Ltd. A lifetime member of Thornhill Golf and Country Club, he was an avid golfer with a great swing into his 90's. Talented and charismatic - especially after a good scotch - George was famous for his soft shoe dancing. He will be missed by all. We know Baillie will be waiting at the Pearly Gates with his tail wagging. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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Published by Toronto Star on Aug. 30, 2020.

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7 Entries

Christina

April 12, 2021

Ohhh. I am so sorry to hear about George passing. I lived next door to George and Sylvia for a little bit and they were wonderful neighbours. George was incredibly kind and had a wonderful sense of humor. My condolences to Sylvia and the family.

Christina

April 12, 2021

Ohhh. I am so sorry to hear about George passing. I lived next door to George and Sylvia for a little bit and they were wonderful neighbours. George was incredibly kind and had a wonderful sense of humor. My condolences to Sylvia and the family.

Wayne Palmer

October 9, 2020

My Relationship with George dates back to the late 1970's. I knew him as a initially as a customer and later as a friend. Myself and my partner Paul purchased his business in 2009 and stayed in touch to till his passing.
George was one of those people you only had to meet once and you remembered forever. "The proud British gentleman with the handle bar mustache, quick wit and a fleet of double decker buses from England"
He will be fondly missed and forever in my mind

Dave Finn

September 3, 2020

So sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Big hugs go out to Jamie, Lynn and your entire family.

Ursula Liane Deschamps

September 1, 2020

George was an amazing man.
He will be missed by all who knew him.
My sincere sympathy to all his family.

Eileen May

August 31, 2020

George was a lovely kind and friendly neighbour. We will miss him.

Jean Dye

August 30, 2020

George was a wonderful fun loving man who enjoyed life. Bob & I spent many happy times at Thornhill Golf Club being entertained by his soft shoe dancing & his kindness to all his friends. My thoughts are with all the family at this very sad time.
Fondly
Jean Dye

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