Georges Jacques Olivier

Rest well my friend, until we meet again.

For many years you have been around my family. Your complete face would light up when you smiled or laughed. Which was often. Always soft spoken and a true gentle man. You will be thought of often. RIP Georges

The Toronto Paramedic Pioneer Association offers condolences to family and friends of George Olivier. I worked with George at Metro Toronto Ambulance. He had a great sense of humour and as a Paramedic he treated his patients with great care. I visited George one month ago on April 24th at the Nursing Home. He appeared happy and enjoyed hearing stories from the past. I have attached a picture of George working as a Paramedic with his partner in the early 80s. Rest in peace George. You will always be remembered.

Georges,
May You Rest In Peace.
Although we were together and married for almost 10 years, we certainly saw the world together and had amazing adventures.
Your smile always lit up a room. It’s time for you to rest now.

For many years as a team leader, I enjoyed working with George on a daily basis. He was compassionate, honest and reliable, and had a great sense of humour
Safe journey, my friend I’ll meet you on the other side
Your friend,
Ken

I ALWAYS ENJOYED SPEAKING WITH GEORGES WHEN HE CAME IN THE GARAGE……RIP…..

Rest in Peace George. You were a great friend and will be missed. Too the family, I used to visit George when he was in the retirement home and then when he went to the long term care. We used to have nice discussions. He was always glad to see me. Too the family my deepest condolences. Harold.

Rest in peace Georges. Your smile and contagious laughter, will long be remembered. 💕

We are glad to have been able to both work with and also call George a friend. Always smiling and cheerful, he was a pleasure to be around. George, RIP. To George’s family, sincere condolences.

I was truly sorry to learn of Georges’ passing. He was a great person full of compassion for all. He will certainly be missed.

George’s was a solid gentleman, always had a smile and a great sense of humour. I remember him when he started DES, when he worked at 25stn, and as a great supervisor. Gone too soon, you will be missed my friend…RIP

sorry to hear of geo. passing ,worked with geo. at hq for many yrs,big smile ,easy to work with,liked by everyone.rest in peace. tom alston

It was always nice talking to George. He always had a nice word and a big smile.
My condolences to his son and grandchildren.
RIP 🙏🏻

I knew Georges from his time at HQ. He was never to busy to stop, talk, and laugh! He made great crepe’s! Adieu, mon ami.

Working with George was always a pleasure , great persona always positive and a great French accent wil miss you My Buddy RIP Bob And Marguerite

George was a great guy , and a true gentleman , George and i worked together for a few years out of 12 stn . When transferring elderly ladies from nursing homes , George would treat them so well they didn’t want him to leave . George had a brilliant mind and spent many years studying in the different Universities and community colleges
I visited George a number of time in the Nursing home and he loved to hear about his college at TPS .
He will be Missed

Working With George was all ways at a pleasure great persona loved his French accent and humour will miss you my buddy.RIP Bob And Marguerite Carson

Dear Family and friends of George.
I had many visits with George. I loved his stories of his early life. He was a good man. It was hard for his family in France to see him leave them for opportunities in Canada. He made a significant difference in the lives he touched and served with.
He loved when I visited as he had no wife, kids or grand kids who stopped by for a visit. His smile said it all when I walked through the door.
He left a positive mark on the lives of people in France, Africa and Toronto. He used the abilities and talents that God gave him to help others and make this world a better place. His hope was in the living Christ who said. ” I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die.” John 11:25-26

I worked with Georges for many years at HQ and often went out for lunch together.There was never a dull moment in his company and enjoyed our discussions on a variety of topics as his European background provided a unique perspective on events.
He was a multi talented gentleman and often Georges was parachuted to fill a number of supervisory throughout his career and was a major contributor to special projects like the Papal visit, the expansion of headquarters and the Economic Summit.
He served his chosen profession well.
RIP, Georges.

It was always a pleasure to stop in and visit with Georges the last few years. He loved chocolate and sweet things and I would often stop by a bakery first and pick him up a sweet to leave him to enjoy. He would share stories of his life, I hope he enjoyed our visits, RIP now 🕯️😇

Farewell, Georges, a sad and last adieu.

George was a gentleman. Always willing to help. An accomplished man in several fields. It was a pleasure to talk to him on the phone a few months back. I express condolences and my sympathies to his son and grandchildren Rest in Peace George.

It is really great to see everyone’s message .. I know my dad would of appreciated .. Lots of talk about his early life – Unfortunately, I can only post one picture .. Rest in Peace Dad xoxox

Georges was our next door neighbour from 1974 till 1987 in Scarborough. We remember when he brought his son Alban (then about 12) from France to join him and his wife Mari. Their black lab Sasha was also a part of the family. They were very good neighbours. Georges had colourful stories to tell about his time in Africa like when he was sent to deliver a message to the local warlord. When he was an ambulance driver, he recounted how he had saved the life of a very tall woman by pulling her out of the way of a truck sliding towards them on an icy ramp off the 401. One night, he arrived at our home in his capacity with the ambulance where he calmed our family member and took them to hospital. We saw first hand his skill as a paramedic and his caring. Georges also led an exercise session at the Bayview Y for several years. When we moved out of the neighbourhood, we lost touch. Sadly, this morning, when we read the paper, we learned of Georges’s passing. Health concerns will keep us from the graveside service on Tuesday morning. We are grateful for the years that Georges was our neighbour and friend. Rest in peace Georges. You made a difference.

My deepest heart felt condolences are sincerely extended to you, Georges Family.

I first met Georges back in the year of 1977 when I worked out of the old 8 station at Yonge St. and Empress when the we worked for D.E.S. (Department of Emergency Services). At that time Georges was working with a Scotsman by the name of James Calder, which I thought was an odd combination a ‘Scotsman working with a Frenchman!’ Nevertheless Georges true character always shone to the forefront no matter the situation at hand. To me Georges exemplified the best that he could be to his patients and partners. He had a wonderful sense of humour that was infectious to all who knew him and I quickly recognized these positive traits of character, faithfulness; reliable; humility; compassion for others; never any surprises with Georges, Rock Solid Dependable! In the early 80’s I had the opportunity to work with Georges out of the old 25 station at Morningside and Shepard Ave. (the water tower) when we transitioned to D.A.S. (Department of Ambulance Services). That partnership lasted for several good years despite the leg injury that he bravely bore when he had an unfortunate fall fracturing his leg while on vacation in France. Georges soon realized that he could no longer work on the Ambulance doing calls so he wrote the Supervisors exam and advanced to A.R. (Alternate Rating) status and eventually securing a managerial position at Head Quarters where he was warmly received by his colleagues until his retirement.

Georges… my ole parter. Let’s meet under God’s Tree of Life and contemplate and explore together those un-fallen Worlds of Creation in His vast universe! Until that Time, rest my dear friend, rest.

Condolences to George’s family. I remember him smiling and laughing so much. George could read me the phone book; I loved the Parisian accent. Another pioneer has their last call. Rest well, George; I wish you peace.

Well Georges, you created a busy week. The hospital visits, the preparations for your final resting place and the photos of your beautiful memories. Dianne , making sure your every wish was looked after. You still made me smile.
Even after you stepped through the birth cannel, traveling and reaching your life with God we were glad to know you were not in pain. I knocked on your casket just incase I heard a knock back. I knew you were laughing at my silliness. We had many a good laughs . I will miss our ice cream runs and chocolate fest. . Healing took place as you departed from this world leaving an understanding that we are all are born to die and not perfect. So lets rejoice in the power of friends, family, love and Gods gift to us all. You have made my world a better place Thank you George for being my friend.

I met Georges at the North York YMCA. We had a very close-knit group of friends back then. Georges was always so much fun. Somehow we eventually lost touch, but we were able to reconnect on Facebook years later. He disappeared from Facebook and I asked people on his feed what had happened to him, but nobody responded to me. My brother read Georges’s obituary in the newspaper and informed me. I’ll see you on the other side my good friend.