HEINTZMAN, George Crosley - On the morning of Thursday, January 3, 2019, George, son of the late Mary and George, passed away at the age of 79 after a valiant 14-year battle with cancer.
He was a wonderfully quirky husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, and his spirited curiosity, compassion and creativity will live on in his wife, Mary Claire, his children, Douglas, Patricia, and Susan, and grandchildren, Marissa, Aidan, Olivia, and Oliver.
He will be dearly missed by his brothers Tom and Ralph and their families.
His generous heart touched many lives, in particular Efe, whom he mentored for more than 20 years and considered a daughter.
He also had a special place in his heart for the many dogs that were part of his life.
George attended Upper Canada and Neuchatel Colleges, graduated from the University of Toronto in electrical engineering, and spent most of career at IBM. Upon retirement he dedicated himself to helping companies in Armenia and Russia through his work with the Canadian Executive Service Organization.
George was a dazzling skier and unicyclist, an avid woodworker, an enthusiastic outdoorsman and a passionate world traveller. He was happiest at the cottage in Georgian Bay with his family or on a dog walk chatting with anyone who would listen. He was dedicated to serving community as an active member and former chapter president of the Rotary Club of Toronto Eglinton.
He will be profoundly missed but his impact on so many lives will be felt for generations.
“Ask good questions” and “build good memories.” These are the mantras that George Crosley Heintzman lived by.
A celebration of life will be held at Leaside United Church, 822 Millwood Rd. on Thursday, January 10. Visitation with the family will begin at 10 am and the service at 11 am. A reception and light lunch will immediately follow the service at Vaughn Estates, 80 Armistice Drive.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory would be gratefully appreciated by the family to two of George’s favourite charities: Georgian Bay Forever and the Rotary Club of Toronto Eglinton Charitable Foundation.
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