Rest In Peace, Geoff Winnington-Ball

[sapper740]

Just now read this thread about Jefe's passing...and I'm still in shock. I had heard no news that he was ill so this has come as complete surprise. Most of you know I started calling Geoff by the monicker "Jefe" soon after moving to Texas. Jefe is a Hispanic term of respect, meaning "Boss". Geoff was the Boss of the best website regarding historic military vehicles and was a true patriot and will be sorely missed by all who knew him, either in real life or through this website.

Thank you for all you did for this community Jefe!

[chris vickery]

Deepest sympathies to your family. Geoff you were a great inspiration to the fellows that lurk here and will be dearly missed.
-Chris

[Bill Mulholland]

A race well run, Rest In Peace Geoff. My sincere condolences to your family.

Bill Mulholland
Burton , New Brunswick

[Wpns 421]

On behalf of Carolle and myself please accept our condolences. Job well done Sunray. Gilles

[mike mckinley]

You will be sadly missed, our condolences to your family, and may you rest in peace...

mike mckinley
new brunswick

[servicepub (RIP)]

Posted on behalf of Carmen Sinclair (aka Yappy)

Hi MLU Family,

I still am part of MLU family and it's been hard not being a member to share in some of this in the forum so am writing to you all at once, at least to those whose email addresses I have in here. Many email addresses are elsewhere o I will miss out sending to some. Sorry for that.

Its really a blow and sad news to have heard when Geoff was hospitalized and then I only accessed my email yesterday afternoon to receive emails from people telling me our Geoff has passed away, and keeping me posted throughout. I didn't have a computer at home until yesterday afternoon so learned a day later what happened.

My heart and condolences go out to all of you as I know you're all in shock, going through a lot, and mourning the loss of Geoff right now, as am I. Big time and on many levels.

I'm also processing and mourning the loss of my sister who suddenly and unexpected passed away Thursday afternoon too. She was 63 and no one expected this in the least.

So its a time to remember, grieve, mourn, and celebrate the lives and legacies left of my sister Lynn, and of Geoff.

I always loved and cared about, and for Geoff. Not being able to share that openly because of other stuff in the way doesn't ever mean that I don't care and don't grieve as well as celebrate all the positives and legacies. All the good and the bad, none denies the others existance and never did. But you all should know that.

Anyways, in the end, I am very glad that Geoff is free and at peace now and everything not good is released, I'm grateful he's at peace and thats all I ever wanted for him, for his sake, and I feel very much for his family, MLU family and friends, and the women through his life, namely Grace, Julia, me and Sally and my condolences go out to every one of you. Geoff left a lot of good and wonderful in his wake and all that will carry on and will be celebrated, by me and everyone else, I'm sure.

This is a lot to process. For a lot of us, I know.

Love Carman aka Karmen aka Ma yappy

[Dirk Leegwater (RIP)]

Deepest condolences to family and friends.
May you rest in peace Geoff.

Dirk

[peter simundson]

....all members of the Ontario Military Vehicle Association my sincere
condolences to the family and close friends. When I first read this I was in shock for a minute and then reread the details and was surprised, as I know all of us were, that after the previous post he had passed so quickly.
I was advised the same day my best friend has cancer so it was an eye opener on the shortness of life.
I will advise the Regiment of his demise. I regret not knowing him better.
Rest in peace Geoff.

Peter Simundson

[Sally Ann]

Thank you Peter and Brian for posting the obituaries

Geoff's online obituary and guest book can be accessed here for those that wish to leave a message.

As is mentioned on it the Memorial Service for him will be held at:

McDougall and Brown, 2900 Kingston Road, Scarborough,
on Saturday, December 11, 2010, from 3-5 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Sunnybrook Veterans Centre Grant A Wish Program would be appreciated.

[Jordan Baker]

This came up on a Facebook memory for me today. 12 years since Geoff passed away.

It’s so nice to the see the forum he cherished and the hobby he supported is still going strong.

[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by Jordan Baker

This came up on a Facebook memory for me today. 12 years since Geoff passed away.

It’s so nice to the see the forum he cherished and the hobby he supported is still going strong.

Don't be in such a rush, it was only 11 years ago.

The forum is not only continuing strong as ever, but in the same spirit and tone that Geoff established it with ( : ), despite the absence of his controlling hand. Maybe he is still playing his part?

[Jon Skagfeld]

OMG...has it been that long? How well I remember that day.(See post #1).

Geoff used to visit me at least once a year, up here near Georgian Bay area; he would bring me a Canadian Red Ensign,(with the proper coloured leaves); I kept an old military engraved ash tray for him to stub out his butts; we fed him good ol' meat an' taters for which he thanket us.

But there was a troubling side of him that led to his downfall. I need not expound on that, but for that he would still been around.

I miss him terribly, we had awesome discussions, arguments (in the purest sense of the word) about worldly events. I gave him merry hell for what happened with him in Australia as I was speaking with Max Hedges. Sorry, guys, I tend to ramble about the great times I had with"Jif".

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Jon Skagfeld

OMG...has it been that long? How well I remember that day.(See post #1).

Geoff used to visit me at least once a year, up here near Georgian Bay area; he would bring me a Canadian Red Ensign,(with the proper coloured leaves); I kept an old military engraved ash tray for him to stub out his butts; we fed him good ol' meat an' taters for which he thanket us.

But there was a troubling side of him that led to his downfall. I need not expound on that, but for that he would still been around.

I miss him terribly, we had awesome discussions, arguments (in the purest sense of the word) about worldly events. I gave him merry hell for what happened with him in Australia as I was speaking with Max Hedges. Sorry, guys, I tend to ramble about the great times I had with"Jif".

I knew Jif since we were pups. Good times were had by all. Well, except for that one time his wife caught us feeding his toddler son juice from a beer bottle....at which point said toddler looked at mom, grinned, wiped his mouth with the back of his hand and declared "I druk!!"

[Jon Skagfeld]

What a group we were at one time...Bruce, Geoff, myself, Brian (BCA), Zdneck (Wo ist mein Kaffee?,) Frank (Polskie Ogorkie.), Nick Webb, ex RSM-R Regt C-RIP_, Frank von Rosenstiel aka "Boxhead", Bob Bundy, Ted Dentay, and Ross Williams who Bruce Parker just jolted my memory about.

Fearless jab jumps from a Beech 18 or an off the strut one thousand, two thousand ........... blossom! ....and PLF...

Daisy chain and back to the shed.

[Wayne Henderson]

Sad news to hear of Geoff's passing. He's built a great website that has bought many people together from around the world. RIP.
Wayne Henderson

[Brian Gough]

source: http://www.canadianobituaries.com/Ab...-obituary.html


WINNINGTON-BALL, Geoffrey Arthur -

Peacefully in the presence and comfort of his family on Sunday, December 5, 2010.

He is survived by his children, Shawn and Ashley, his sister Marguerite Stanciu of Indianapolis, his step-mother Eileen of Uxbridge and his dear friend Tim Scott.

Geoffrey spent much of his life working to preserve the memory of Canadian soldiers who fought overseas in WWII and will be remembered for his efforts and dedication.

A reception will be held in Scarborough on Saturday, December 11th.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Sunnybrook Veterans Centre Grant A Wish Program would be appreciated.

[JD Baillie]

I will miss his occasional emails,

I will miss knowing he is there, behind the web site,

I will miss not having met him.


I will put the poppy back on my lapel for a bit.


...At the going down of the sun and in the morning....

JD