FAWCETT, J. Jeffrey - In deep sorrow we announce the death of Jeff, Emeritus McRae-Quantec Professor of GeoSciences, University of Toronto on Friday March 12, 2021, at the age of 84.
He died at home in the presence of his family after a courageous six-month battle with cancer.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sylvia, his daughters Karen Elizabeth Fawcett McEwan and Margaret Ann Fawcett, and his granddaughter Ashley Ann McEwan who all loved him deeply.
He will be fondly remembered by his cousins, nephews, extended family and his many friends and former colleagues around the world.
He was born in Blyth, Northumberland, England, attended Blyth Grammar school, became Head Boy and developed a passion for cricket.
Jeff will be remembered as a true gentleman scholar and leader: a scientist with exceptional intellect, wisdom and integrity. He was also a family man who was kind, patient, a dedicated husband and a wonderful father. He had a keen sense of humour and was always ready with a good story, told with a twinkle in his eye.
He will be greatly missed.
We would like to thank the staff of the Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care and the staff of St. Elizabeth Health for the outstanding care they provided during Jeff’s illness.
If desired, donations may be made in his memory to the Brain Cancer Research Fund at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre or The Explorers Fund (Graduate) of the Earth Sciences Department, University of Toronto.
Due to pandemic restrictions a memorial service celebrating Jeff’s life will be held later in the year, once it is safe to do so.
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