Geoffrey Philip Mayne
Geoffrey Philip Mayne, age 73, of Atikokan, ON, passed
away peacefully on May 16th, 2022.
He was born in 1949 in Hereford, England to Gilbert
and Cissie Mayne.
When he turned 18, Geoff joined the Royal Air Force,
where he served for 7 years.
He married Gwendoline Henley in 1970 and they later
moved to Canada in 1974.
Throughout their time in Canada, they lived numerous
places such as Cambridge, Millbrook, Niagara Falls
and finally retiring in Atikokan.
Geoff fought a brave, and courageous battle with a
rare form of cancer,
yet through it all he still managed to show his humor
and witty side, always trying to make people laugh.
He is survived by his loving wife Gwendoline of Atikokan;
two sons, Marcus (Michelle) and Matthew (Amy),
both of Niagara Falls, ON and daughter Sonia (Marshall)
Youso of Bemidji, MN.
Loved Poppa to 9 grandchildren, Tyler (Emily), Kolin,
Kassandra, Michael, Ethan (Cassandra),
Tim, Gwen, Nick and Elizabeth. 2 brothers, Barrie
(Terry) and Peter (Jean),
and 1 sister Pam (Andrew), all of England. Numerous
nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral Mass to be held at St. Patrick’s Catholic
Church in Atikokan, ON,
11:00am on May, 31, 2022.
A “One for the Road” gathering will be held at the
Mayne residence, Atikokan from 2-4pm.