GEOFFREY ALAN CHAMBERS (GEOFF)

Condolences & Memories (6 entries)

• It is hard to put into words how I feel about the loss of my friend Geoff. We have been friends since high school (Westwood Collegiate) and have kept in touch over the years, lots of great memories. Geoff and I didn't keep in constant touch but always seemed to pickup were we left off and every so often go play golf, meet for lunch at the legion or catch up on one another over the phone. Geoff was the godfather to our boys. I overheard him give some advice to our youngest son when he was very confused and upset about something. Geoff listened to his concern and then explained to him that there was no way that he should be concerned. He should consider the source of the comment. He didn't have Covid but concern over Covid delayed Geoff from going to the hospital even when he was very sick. He called me late one evening and said that he was very sick and he was going to the hospital the next morning but he didn't. He held off going for a number of days before he finally had no choice. Geoff was not one to complain even if something was wrong he would always say "I'm fine". Mira, boys and myself will miss your cheerful presence in our lives. I want to thank Merv for keeping me informed of how Geoff was doing and what was happening while he was in the hospital. Rest In Peace Geoff you are missed. Love you forever Tom, Mira, Dennis and Carey Hummerston - Posted by: Tom, Mira, Dennis & Carey Hummerston (Friend) on: Dec 03, 2020

• Sorry to hear of Geoff's passing. Geoff was my neighbor for over 23 years. When my son, Danny was selling chocolates from school, Geoff always bought a box or two. - Posted by: Kathie Ficek (neighbor) on: Nov 30, 2020

• I lost my best friend this week. Tears of grief choke me now over loosing him. I wasn’t ready for that. We spoke frequently, weekly, including the day he promised he’d call an ambulance. Best Friends since high school (Westwood Collegiate).... We kept regular contact throughout 60 years from teenagers to adults and like the seasons, changing jobs, marriages, divorces.. always cheerful, he bugged me only when asked ”how are you?... “FINE” was his only ever answer. I’d tell him repeatedly... “nobody is fine all the time”... don’t you have any aches or pains like the rest of us?.. to which he’d reply “I’m fine! Geoff was an easy to like person, chick magnet ;-) in his early years (like his twin brother Merv), charming, great sense of humor, quick wit with funny come backs, well read, observant, intelligent. You could have a vibrant conversation with him about any subject. ...Now, like others who loved him ... “memories” Xmas dinner parties (Moms Turkey), Birthdays, Vacations (Mexico, Virgin Island bare boating, Lake of the Woods sailing), pool parties, Mug Pub Bartenders :-), curling, golf... Yup! I’ll miss him for the rest of my life. He wasn’t a Covid-19 Stat but it certainly affected timely entry into MB health system for urgently needed professional, medical help. - Posted by: Gary Kerwin (Childhood friend) on: Nov 29, 2020

• My condolences to Geoff’s family and friends. - Posted by: Betty Manning (School friend) on: Nov 28, 2020

• I lost my best friend this week. Geoff and I’ve been best mates since childhood. Never a cross word over 60 years. Grief does not describe how his loss feels to me. As tears flow I’m recalling shared teen years, School days at Westwood Collegiate, the Casualties (his band with twin Merv) the road through adulthood with its many ups and downs (wives, jobs, life). His family was my family, my home was his home, so many Xmas dinners with his mom & dad (Cliff & Jean) (Jean was an amazing cook), birthday parties, Pool parties, building our garages, vacations in Mexico, bare boating Virgin Islands (Best time ever) and many many impromptu memorable moments in between. I choke up, tears, it’s hard to breath, I miss you Geoff. His last words to me a few days before entering hospital were “I’m not ready to leave”. He is not a COVID-19 statistic but he is a consequence of it because when in severe organ failure, he feared calling an ambulance, feared entering a hospital. His fear delayed his being transported until inevitably, it was too late. NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN OLD FRIEND .. I love you - Posted by: Gary Kerwin (Best Friends) on: Nov 28, 2020

• So sorry to hear of Geoffs passing.I met my husband Barry through Geoff and Judi.Always lovely memories of Geoff.He was our best man,and a very good friend to Barry.So sorry for your loss. Sandra - Posted by: sandra russell (Friend) on: Nov 28, 2020