Jeff passed away too soon on January 16, 2022 at home at the age of 63. He was a gentle giant, kind and loving, sharp-witted and always quick with a pun. He greeted people with an infectious, and mischievous, smile. A grandmaster of hugs, he embraced a wide community of friends at the Y and throughout the city, brightening many lives and leaving countless happy memories.
He is predeceased by his mother Deanna (nee Reeve, 1993), his dad Fred (2018), his step father Dennis Golanski (2021), and his sister Pam (2020). Lovingly, he leaves his nephew Eddy, who lives in Vancouver. He will be sorely missed by his aunts and uncles: Bob, Betty Anne, David (Terry), Wendy Thompson (Len), and Paul from the Reeve family; Gerry (Nancy), Pat Sutherland (Harley), Don (Janice), and Trudi Ostler (Len) from the Carter family; and by his cousins and other family.
Donations in memory of Jeff can be made to the Guelph YMCA. Condolences to the families can be directed to McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph, (519) 824-0031. We invite you to leave your memories and donations online at: www.gilchristchapel.com and they will be forwarded to the family.