CANTLIE, George Stephen Douglas Cantlie - George died in his home on January 14, 2024, at the age of 87.
Born on March 6, 1936, he was fascinated by the natural world as a child, and dreamed of becoming a forest ranger.
His interest in biology led instead to a career in medicine, and he specialized in the treatment of cancer at a time when great advancements were happening in the field.
George was an avid reader, so he always kept up to date on the research, which made him an excellent clinician.
He was also appreciated for his kind and considerate bedside manner.
He loved to fly propeller planes and gliders, to see the earth from far above, and to feel the thermals and currents of the wind. He loved to sail and fish.
George is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Tarr Cantlie; his children, Claire Morrissey and her husband Ken Morrissey, Paul Cantlie, John Cantlie and his wife Mona Cantlie; and his grandchildren, Nathan and Liana Morrissey, and Nicholas and Elena Cantlie.
He will be missed by his stepchildren, Robert Tarr and his wife Jacqueline and daughters Racia, Antonella and Pietra, as well as Deborah Tarr Halmay and her husband Jason and daughters Julia Elle, Felicity and Summer.
The celebration of life will be held on March 30 at 2 p.m., at St Andrew's Church, which is on the corner of King and Simcoe Streets in downtown Toronto, across from Roy Thompson Hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Paul Cantlie Endowment Fund at Reena Foundation, which supports Reena's programs, or to the Dorothy Lea Hospice.
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