GEOFFREY, Neil

It is with heavy heart that I share the news that Neil Geoffrey passed away last night after a brief hospitalization. Neil had battled many health concerns over the years and that ended peacefully last night around midnight. He was surrounded by visitors throughout the day and his family was with him in the end in ICU. Thankfully his mother who is also admitted, was able to get down to spend time with him as well. Neil was the only person in L’Arche Sudbury who lived independently in his own apartment and was fiercely proud of this accomplishment. A unique partnership with Sudbury Community Service Center, allowed Neil to be supported by 2 agencies at once. He developed relationships with many members of both agencies. When it was revealed to him that he wouldn’t be able to return to his apartment, he strongly voiced how this would be against his wishes and that he wanted to maintain his independence. Neil was a very thoughtful and prayerful person as well. His spirituality really grew during his time in community and he helped others to build that as well. Neil loved his dog Sam! Sam was a faithful companion to Neil and he brought him so much joy. Loving son of Edward predeceased and Jacqueline Geoffrey (nee Potvin) of Sudbury. Dear brother of Edward (wife Lorraine) of Alberta, Kenneth (wife Angela) of British Columbia, Patrick (wife Elizabeth) of Oshawa and Paul predeceased 1966. Dear uncle of Danielle, Heather, Sabrina, Jennifer and Scott. Resting at the Lougheed Funeral Home 252 Regent St., at Hazel St., Sudbury (Friends may call on Monday from 6 to 9 PM) Funeral Mass at Christ the King Church 30 Beech St., Sudbury Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 10 AM Cremation at Park Lawn Crematorium. Donations to the Northern Cancer Foundation or to the Diabetes Association would be appreciated.