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Service
Service Date: Thursday, June 13, 2013
Service Time: 12:00 noon
Service Location: Brenan's Bay View Funeral Home Chapel
Visitation
Visitation: Tuesday from 7-9 pm and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm
Visitation Location: Brenan's Bay View Funeral Home
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Mary & Joe Price posted a condolence
Peter & Lynn, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on the loss of your loved one. May your memories bring you comfort now and in the difficult days ahead. Take care, Mary & Joe Price
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Frances, Chris & Lori McAllister posted a condolence
our prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of loss
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Calvin Danells posted a condolence
Mariln and I send our deepest condolences. Such a loss at an early age, Jeff will be missed but never forgotten.
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Lynn Danells-Tobias posted a condolence
Sending our sincere condolences to the family in this time of loss.
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Gail Ellis posted a condolence
Andrea, I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend. My condolences to you and Geoff's family at this difficult time. Gail Ellis
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Doug and Elaina Goss posted a condolence
Geoff will always hold a special place inour hearts for the help he gave us when we needed it. He gave help with no reservations or limits. He was a very kind and unselfish person and we were proud to have known him. We are so very sorry for your great loss.
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Bruce and Karen Steele posted a condolence
We have mixed feelings on Geoff's passing. Glad for him that his rest is assured and sorry for the rest of the world who knew him. He was an excellent educator and debater and loved to transfer his knowledge to others. He was an invaluable asset to my daughters when they needed a vehicle repaired. He was "Herr Foss" to them (probably due to his lack of hair). He helped our family, as he did many others, during times when support of one kind or another was needed. Geoff was always there for us. We loved our cousin and will miss him very much, but he has left a lasting legacy in our hearts. Thank you for everything Geoff, and I am glad I got to see you last weekend. Out thoughts are with everyone on Thursday. Be at peace Geoff.
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Jeremy Fry posted a condolence
To all the family my deepest condolences. Geoff was a very dear friend to me especially during High School and University. Geoff taught me many things for which I am truly grateful and will always remember him.
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Linda MacRae Triff posted a condolence
Geoff was a very special person. He was my knight in shining armour for many years while I lived in Fredericton and drove my Mini. He has always had a special place in my heart and the world is a better place because he was in it. May your memories of Geoff, and the knowledge of how many people will miss him, ease your sorrow. Sincerely, Linda MacRae Triff
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Ross and Joanne Phinney posted a condolence
Geoff will be missed. He has helped me keep many cars going from my first mini laying on its side in his parents yard to the Honda, the Dodge trucks or what ever I owned, Geoff was there to help, to fix, and give advice (even if you did not need it). Goeff inspired me to get my education degree and follow my heart in doing what I want to do. Geoff will be missed as a great inspiration and teacher. Vita Vitalis.
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Gary & Marcia Crossman posted a condolence
We are very sadden to hear of the passing of Geoff. He was a great guy and will be missed by many.
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Geoff McBriarty posted a condolence
My sincerest condolences to all of you. I hope your happy memories of Geoff help you through this difficult time.
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Gregory Teed posted a condolence
Godfather Foss, forever missed, never forgotten. You were really too good for this world and cared more about others than yourself. I will always treasure the visits we shared and the stories you had told me of so many different things, especially of you and my father growing up. You always loved to share your knowledge of fixing things and thinking outside the box. I carry with me the ability to fix and problem solve, the Foss way, hopefully for the rest of my life. My condolences go out to your family and friends.
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David and Mary Anne Blagrave posted a condolence
Many a fond memory of days and evenings with Geoff and my MG in his garage. Rest in Peace.
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Linda Bates posted a condolence
Dear Peter, Joey and Mariann, I am so sorry to hear of Geoff passing. He was a very kind, gentle and wonderful friend to me when my world came crashing down. I will always be grateful for his kindness. You are all in my prayers. May he rest peacefully in heaven. Love to you all. Linda Bates
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Lorne Richardson posted a condolence
I had the pleasure to see and talk at great length with Geoff and Andrea at our high school reunion last summer.we talked about our Beaconsfield days,our Boy Scout experience and found out about his life since. Geoff truly was an original and a really great guy. I am saddened to hear of his passing
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Phil & Tracie Kennedy posted a condolence
Our sincere condolences to you and your familiy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Gordon Tufts & Sue Tufts posted a condolence
The whole family is saddened with the loss of Geoff. Our prayers are with all and wish that this huge hole is now filled with knowing Geoff's kindness will be rewarded with the Peace which surpasses all understanding. Geoff would often close our conversation with these words "Just deal with it". R.I.P. our dear friend
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Peter Cyngot posted a condolence
Geoff will be greatly missed. He started out as my mechanic and ended up as my friend. His knowledge and mechanical prowess was unequaled, and I enjoyed many hours of solving the world's problems with him while he worked through the distraction of the puzzle at hand. I know he saved me thousands of dollars over the years by knowing how to make something work that any other mechanic would have just given up on. As far as I know, my car was the very last one he worked on before going in to the hospital. He told me when I called as a follow-up that he had been under the weather and hadn't done another thing since he had last fixed my brakes. Gone far too young, but I am sure his many hours of selfless kindness and willing help are now standing him well.
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Karen and Jeff McCully posted a condolence
We would like to send our thoughts and prayers to Geoff's family. We always found Geoff a great conversationalist when we would visit the government garage with our school buses.
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Fennella (Spinney) Brewer posted a condolence
So sorry to hear of Geoff's passing. He was truely a great guy and will be sorely missed.
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Pickwauket Lions Club posted a condolence
Sorry to hear of Geoff's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Pickwauket Lions Club.
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Brian & Theresa Flewwelling posted a condolence
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Geoff and our hearts and prayers are with you all. Brian & Theresa Flewwellling and Family
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John Oland posted a condolence
Jeremy, Joey , Peter & Mary-ann: Geoff was one of my oldest friends our friendship dating back to our early Scouting days. Our families were linked decades before that. The summer of 71 I boarded with the Foss family on Sand Cove Road where we raced bikes on the flats, fixed cars, had bonfires on the beach and really got to know each other. A couple of weeks ago Geoff and I talked about old times, about how his siblings had been so considerate during his illness and how proud he was of Jeremy. His passing leaves a big void in many lives, his legacy will enrich all of us who were lucky enough to know and love him.
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Ginny posted a condolence
Andrea - We are so sorry to learn of Geoff's death - our thoughts and prayers are with you Your friends Ginny and Jared
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Amanda,Sarah&Stephanie O'Blenis posted a condolence
Our sinceriest condolences goes out to the family. Though our time with him was short, Geoffrey was a wonderful person and a great friend. You'll forever be in our hearts. Our prayers are with you.
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Vernon Bowland posted a condolence
Will miss the chats with Jeff at the bus garage,always very interesting to say the least!
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Carol Lynn Gamblin posted a condolence
One of the best and dearest people I have ever known... a rock in any storm, wicked humour, wild at heart; sweetest Beastie there ever was. My deepest sympathy to all of the family.
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J. David Miller posted a condolence
I was saddened to learn of Geoff's illness and then his passing. I met him when I joined Cubs at Good Shepherd Church. I spent many hours in his parent's basement where there was a treasure-trove of old motorcycles and other odds and ends. We overlapped in high school. He was then a remarkably generous and thoughtful person not so far under the surface. In reading some of the other reflections, I see he left this world the same way. I am sure that God will have a special corner for him to rest. Condolences to Peter, Joey and Marianne and to the rest of his family. J. David Miller Ottawa
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kevin langford posted a condolence
Peter ,Lynn and family - My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort you during this very difficult time. kevin langford
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Frank Longstaff and Jill Malins posted a condolence
I was always happy and a little smug to drop into a conversation the news that I had just learned a bit of motor technology from my mechanic or that my mechanic had gone up to the Miramichi with me to help select a new pick-up, or that my mechanic had found a new miracle cure for my brake problems. Having someone so special who looks after your important needs in such a personal way, is rare and treasured. But Geoff was also a friend who took an interest in family news and was always ready to give an opinion on any subject. Most important, he was kind. When I was disabled with cancer and chemo, a year ago, Geoff came to the house to encourage me and to assure Jill that he was there if she ever needed him, as a maSter mechanic or as a friend. And he was. We have lost a very fine man. We are sorry we cannot be at the memorial service, today -- we are on Grand Manan and I have clients to see -- but our thoughts are in West Saint John with you.
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Stuart Smith posted a condolence
Dear Jeremy, Joey and Peter My deepest sympathy to you all. As Jeremy learned in Rome my connection to your family goes back over 40 years and all those wonderful crazy memories are whirling around in my head as they have since I received the news. An immediate memory is that of a number of us seated in the living room in Saint John aware of an increasing odour of gasoline coming up from the basement when a Baird voice said very calmly"do not turn on a light or switch or the house will explode" I have never seen anyone move as fast as Charles Foss and the basement motorcycle repairs were terminated at least for the day. I got used to coming home in Keswick to a pile of metal in the driveway and my wide-eyed children telling me that "Geoff is building a car" as they followed his every step.Charles and I would sip sherry as the work progressed and Valerie would attempt to assure Charles that Joey's highly unsuitable boyfriend was toast (she was right )and in between we planned King's Landing. Hold on to the happy memories, Geoff would.
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Kathryn Mccoy posted a condolence
TO The Foss family ,I am very saden for your loss.My prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.I had the pleasure to meet Geoff when he worked at the Saint John Bus garage , when I was just staring out as a Bus driver he was always there to help me out no matter what.He was a good worker and he would always find time to talk to me.He will be missed.
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Cheryle Hayes posted a condolence
Joey I would like to pass on my condolences on the passing of your brother. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers
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Brucec James posted a condolence
I am saddened to learn of Geoff's untimely passing. Although we have been out of touch for many years, I have many fond memories of Geoff. He was a natural leader, teacher and mentor. Whether it was working on cars or staging productions, Geoff had his way of doing things and opinions as to why they needed to be done that way. He was generous to a fault with his time and his skills. My best memories of high school are intertwined with Geoff and the group that are still part of his family.
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Allan Eldridge posted a condolence
I went to nbcc with jeff in 1971 where we soon noticed we had a love of old british cars we went separate ways but paths crossed every once in a while I considered him a great friend even if we only saw each other every 10 years or so . I am sorry for your loss. I am sure jeff is now tinkering on a car somewhere and smiling
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Peggy Smith posted a condolence
Irene Guerette had visited one morning with her daughter Lisa,and of course we talked too long.Ray would be home for lunch and it would be slow walking with little Lisa. Herb's MG was there but no touching it.So I did.Round Crow Mountain, I didn't make it, and the car was at a desperate angle.Quickly I ordered Irene to laugh.(Not to frighten the little girl because we were in the bushes, not the road).Irene complied.Big time.What to do. Geoff , of course.In those days he lived nearby, and was on the spot immediately.Herb loved cars and associated with his buddy ,Geoff, and I took a tongue lashing for my foolishness, but it was worth it to get out of the pickle!!!(Geoff was likely as disgusted as Herb would have been)
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cindy guitard posted a condolence
sorry to hear of the loss of your family member, may he rest in peace, and you all find comfort in the memories!
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Barbara posted a condolence
Geoff has a grandson, now 9 months old. Just before passing, he asked Jeremy, his son, to make sure he told Preston stories about him. At the memorial service, Jeremy made a request for people to post stories on this site about his Dad, so that he can collect them. We will make a special book for Preston about his Grandfather. If you are reading this, and have a "Geoff" story, please add it for our story collection.
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Tracey Wheeler posted a condolence
Jeremy, Caitlyn. I'm soooo sorry to hear about your dad. I just heard tonite. I was talking to him a couple weeks ago. He was an exceptional friend to me when I needed someone to lean on years ago. He did so much for so many people in a very selfless way. You were both the lights of his life and he loved you both more than words could ever say. Your dad will always hold a very special place in my heart and I will miss him greatly... May God bless both of you. Tracey
