STYLES, Richard Geoffrey 'Geoff' Pentland - Died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on May 22, 2021 following a brief struggle with nonalcoholic liver disease.
Predeceased by brother Pat in 2011, he is missed beyond words by Jackie, Leslie (Guy), David (Anna), sister-in-law Joyce and many nieces and nephews.
Geoff was born on December 3, 1930 in Regina, Saskatchewan to parents Charlotte and Alfred Styles. He grew up playing basketball and tennis, as well as chasing prairie dogs with his cocker spaniel Rusty.
While attending the University of Saskatchewan he discovered he couldn’t stand the sight of blood and changed his focus from medicine to business. After graduating in 1951, Geoff joined the Royal Bank in Victoria and rose steadily through the ranks with positions in Chicago, Montreal, London (Ontario and England) and Toronto. He ultimately became Vice Chairman, a position he held until his retirement.
Heartfelt thanks to his wonderful caregivers from the Temmy Latner Centre, Sara and her team at Saint Elizabeth Health Care, and his personal physician Dr. Bradley Kaplansky.
Cremation has already taken place and a celebration of Geoff’s life will take place when it is possible.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Geoff’s name can be made to the Canadian Liver Foundation.
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