In memory of

Gilbert (Gib) Speight

September 13, 1931 -  December 16, 2022

Passed away peacefully on December 16, 2022 at the age of 91. Loving father to Kathleen (Steven Banton) and John (Ingeborg Verwoerdt). Beloved grandfather to his namesake Gibson. Predeceased by his loving spouse Lila Larson and brother Edward.

Gib was full of spirit and adventure with a wicked sense of humour.

From Civitan Club Little League hockey coach, to Queen City Yacht Club member, to director of the Dirty Dozen Ski Group, his was a life well lived.

Gib's love of the snow was equalled only by his love of the sun, especially travelling to Caribbean locations.

Gib skied until age 80 and sailed his boat until age 85. Gib's career in insurance started in 1956 and lasted 63 successful years.

Gib was a true gentleman with old-fashioned manners, charisma and a flirtatious twinkle in his eyes.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, January 12th, 2023 from 1-3 p.m. at York Funeral Centre. A light lunch will be served. "no tie required"

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

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GEORGE GHNEM (DEAR FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS.)

Entered December 20, 2022 from TORONTO

Dear Gib, thank you for the friendship we had over the last fifty years, you have been an inspiration to many of us in the life insurance field. Your memory will stay with us for another fifty years, may God have mercy on your soul, rest in peace with memory eternallllllll

Willie Chey (Friend)

Entered December 20, 2022 from Markham

Rest in peace and you will be sorely missed.

Bob Greaved (Friend and client)

Entered December 20, 2022 from Toronto

Gib will be sadly missed. Condolences to his family.

Thomas King (Friend)

Entered December 20, 2022 from Toronto

I will miss you, your smiling face, and your wonderful sense of humor.
Rest in peace, my friend.

Anneke Brauns (Mother in law to John Speight)

Entered December 21, 2022 from Voorschoten, theNetherlands

My the Lord,Jesus Christ your comforter

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