Geoffrey David Birkenshaw 1988 – 2017
Geoffrey David Birkenshaw December 20, 1988 – December 6, 2017
Geoff was there. For those who truly knew him, Geoff was there. When it needed to be done, Geoff was there. When something bad happened, Geoff was there. When support was needed, Geoff was there. When family gathered, Geoff was there.
Geoffrey David Birkenshaw worked hard, struggled a lot, put himself last and touched our lives. He dreamed, he built, and he strived. His struggles took their toll and now when we close our eyes wondering how we will carry on without him, Geoff will be there. He will encourage us, support us and tell us it will be okay. Geoff will be there.
Geoffrey is pre-deceased by his sister Caroline, grandparents Shirley Sampson, Jack Birkenshaw, Lois and Kip Fleming, and cousin Victoria Jewell. Geoffrey will be missed by loving father David, mother Nancy and step-father Frank Bowman, siblings Hilary (Brandon), Katrina (Kenneth), Carla and Kirk. Grandmother Ethel Birkenshaw, grandfather Louis Sampson. Aunts and Uncles Susan (Michael), Douglas, Cindy, Susan, Dale and Cory
(Lisa). Cousins Alex, Sam and August Birkenshaw, Amy (Andrew) Alexis and Jack Patenaude, Jordan Patterson, Michael
(Lindsey) Kellar, Laura (Nick) Schmidt, Jordan Ann and Madeline Sampson, Alecia Bart.
elebration of Geoffrey’s life will take place at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to CAMH.
Offer Condolence for the family of Geoffrey David Birkenshaw 1988 – 2017
Edel Dodds-Gallivan
Nancy and Hillary,
When Anna emailed me today I was shocked and stunned. I can not even imagine how you must be feeling. Your hearts must broken with all you have endured this past year. In 1998 a 3year old Claire had a crush on Geoff who she referred to as “boy”. Despite having two younger sisters or maybe because he had two younger sisters he went along with the starry eyes she had for him. He was a charmer! She was very sad to hear of his passing especially so soon after Caroline’s. You are in our thoughts.
Anna
I am so shocked and so saddened.
I vividly remember the day I was introduced to gorgeous, shy 3-year-old Geoffrey. I Thank you for making me a part of your family so that I could spend all those wonderful years with Geoffrey, Hilary, and Caroline. Every bit of my heart goes out to you xxx