L. Jeffrey Wood passed away on Friday August 25, 2023 at the Toronto General Hospital. Jeff was predeceased by his devoted mother Gail Wood. He is survived by the absolute loves of his life, his children Harrison and Mabel, their mother Jane, his father Curry (Beth Campbell), his brother Michael (Kya Besharah), and his aunt Lynne Wood (Peggy Mayes), and his nieces and nephew.
Jeff was born in Ottawa December 26, 1977. He attended Sir Robert Borden High School and graduated from the University of Ottawa. A summer job at Public Works Canada led to a career in Real Estate Consulting. He became a partner at CRG in Ottawa and then became a partner at Ernest and Young in Toronto where he specialized in Public Sector Real Estate Strategy and Transactions. He was an independent consultant at the time of his passing. Jeff had an unwavering commitment to the mission and work of the Real Property Institute of Canada.
Tributes to Jeff have poured in. Colleagues, clients and friends have noted that Jeff’s charisma “lit up the room”. Comments describe Jeff as a wonderful mentor, leader, colleague, client and friend. Many highlight his professionalism, kindness, positive energy and attitude. Jeff volunteered with organizations addressing homelessness issues. He loved his Cabbagetown community.
In keeping with Jeff’s wishes cremation has taken place. Interment will be at the Necropolis Cemetery in Toronto. Jeff requested that his funeral be private.
Special thanks go to the doctors, nurses, PSW’s, support staff and social workers at the Toronto General and Toronto Western Hospitals. If desired, memorial donations can be made to the further the work of Dr. Carmela Tartaglia at the Toronto General Hospital, http://support.uhnfoundation.ca/goto/jeffwoodinmemoriam
Or to the Fred Victor organization (serving homeless and low income people in Toronto), https://www.fredvictor.org/secure-donation-form/
We will never stop missing you Jeff.