In Celebration of

Eugene Lenore "Gino" Page

November 8, 1928 - March 23, 2019

Eugene Page died peacefully on March 23, 2019 in his 90th year of a cerebral aneurysm. Son of the late Malcolm and Nettie Page; beloved husband of Lorna; loving father of Leslie Battle (husband Joseph), Lori Gurin (husband Evan) and Michael Page. Adoring grandfather of Maddie and Nicole Battle, and Chloe and Maren Page. Survived by sisters June Byers (Graydon deceased) and Anne Lichty (Ron deceased), and many nieces and nephews, together in heaven with brothers Bill and Doug Page.
Gene was a long time teacher and principal for the old City of York Board of Education, where to Gene, “the children always came first”. He was also one of the original members of the York City Board of Education Alumnae Association. Genes accomplishments and memberships were many;
Honorary Member of the Windermere Muskoka Golf and Country Club, Long time Member of the Argonaut Rowing Club, Member of the Kingsway Platform Tennis Club (where he was also one of the founding members,) staff member and long term cottager at his beloved Geneva Park on the shores of Lake Couchiching, valued member of the Kingsway Poker club and Honorary Chairman of the “S. A.” Club.
Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W., on Friday from 3-7 p.m. Funeral Service to held in Etobicoke at St George’s on-the Hill Anglican Church on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 1 p.m. Celebration of Life to be held immediately following the at the Old Mill Inn.
For those who wish, donations can be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation, or the Children’s Wish Foundation.
Online condolences may be made at www.turnerporter.permavita.com

Dearest Gino, you will be missed

Guestbook

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Gail McIlroy (Family friend)

Entered March 25, 2019 from Oro-Medonte

Dear Lorna, Mike and family.
Gene was always so much fun to be around. As I reflect on memories I think about Hilton Head with the kids one spring break along with many memories from paddle. Lorna as things settle in I hope you will drop in to see me, perhaps on your way to Jane and Gary’s home.

Sending love and warm thoughts to Gene’s memory. Thinking of you all at this time

Gail McIlroy

Leslie Battle (eldest daughter)

Entered March 25, 2019

Until we meet again my adored Gino.

JoAnne Gludish (Friend)

Entered March 25, 2019 from Toronto

My sincere sympathy for your loss. My good and happy memories sustain you and yours.

Peter Conquergood

Entered March 25, 2019

I have many fond memories of our times together, both times with Gene and I and the two sisters, and times with our two families together. I was always inspired by his dedication to teaching, and his students; to his proud support of his family, his parents, his siblings, and of course, his offspring; his caring for Elsie in difficult times; and to his support of Geneva Park.

Anne & Tom Karda (friend & former co-worker)

Entered March 25, 2019

Leslie,

I am so very sorry to hear your Dad is gone.

Away back in the 60's and 70's I worked with your Dad--known to me as a teacher in City of York- as Gene.
I was at Humbercrest, Warren Park, King Georges, and I thought your Dad was TERRIFIC. Tom was at Rockcliffe.

His loving family will miss his presence. He was a wonderful man.

Our heartfelt condolences.

Anne & Tom Karda