MULHOLLAND, GEOFFREY HOWARD July 6, 1934-May 24, 2016. Geoff passed peacefully at Royal Victoria Regional Health Care Centre surrounded by his loving family. A wonderful son, father, grandfather, husband and friend, he was wrapped in the warm embrace of the music he played and the people who loved him. Geoff was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. He was proud, intelligent, articulate and charismatic with a love of puns and play on words. He earned his Bachelors of Arts and Masters of Education from U of T. Geoff began his teaching career at Leaside Public School in Toronto and then moved to Oakley Park Public School in Barrie. He later became principal at Honorable Earl Rowe and Cookstown public schools. His true true passion was playing the piano as a member of the Fig Leaf Jazz band and Moonglow, and organist at St. Thomas' Church. Geoff will be fondly remembered for his fun loving spirit and even bigger smile. Loving husband to Rochelle (nee Brown). Honoured father to David (Janice), Tracy (Chris) and step-father to Cholly Boland (Debbie). Proud grandfather to Kyle, Christopher, Emma, Aidan, Callum and Charis.
Cremation to take place with arrangements entrusted to Peaceful Transition.
Family and friends will be received at St. Thomas' Church, 28 Church Street (Oro Line 2 South) on Friday May 27th, from 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM. A celebration of Geoff’s life will take place at St. Thomas Church on Saturday May 28th, from 1 PM with interment to follow.
If desired, donations in Geoff’s memory may be made to St. Thomas' Church in Shanty Bay, and are greatly appreciated.
Raise of a glass of scotch in his honour and consider a life beautifully lived.
Ann Ward nee Parrent
Posted on: Wednesday, May 25, 2016Rochelle and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Geoff’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family at this difficult time. I have fond memories of Geoff playing my wedding in May of 1995.
Agatha Garcia-Wright
Posted on: Thursday, May 26, 2016Rochelle and family,
I want to send you my sympathies and prayers during this difficult period.
Thinking of you all,
Agatha
Jayne Sugden
Posted on: Friday, May 27, 2016Our family was saddened when we read of Mr. Mulholland’s passing. He played a vital role in our childrens’ elementary school experience when he was the Principal of Hon. Earl Rowe. He knew the name of every student and greeted them when they got off the bus. He played the piano beautifully at Christmas concerts (including Christmas carols) and dealt with situations with love and grace. Through our affiliation with Bruce Rumble, we also witnessed his joy of music when playing with the Fig Leaf Band. Our joy in having him touch the lives of our children is great, and our sorrow is the same. Blessings to you, his family, for having a wonderful role model and mentor. The Sugden Family.
Pat and Neil Urquhart
Posted on: Friday, May 27, 2016Dear Rochelle and Family, We are very sorry to hear of Geoff’s passing. We will remember him as a very humorous and musically talented person. He provided us with laughter and fun social times while in teaching and during retirement. With Sympathy, Pat & Neil Urquhart.
Frank & Pat Belchamber
Posted on: Friday, June 3, 2016We were saddened to hear of Geoff’s passing and know that he will be deeply missed. We had the pleasure of spending time with him, enjoying his marvellous sense of humour, over a glass of scotch.