In Celebration of

Francis Eugene Scanlan

April 13, 1935 - September 5, 2019

Born on a farm near Westport, Ont., on April 13, 1935. We regret to announce Eugene’s passing on Thursday, September 5. 2019 in Toronto. Predeceased by his parents John and Ethel (nee Herlehy) Scanlan, sisters Mary and Cecile (Francis Walsh) and brothers Terence, John (Mary McAllister), Wilfred, Joseph (Ina Etter), James, Rev. Father Gerald and Kevin. Survived by several nieces and nephews and their families. Longtime high school teacher in Toronto Catholic and Public School Boards after short stints of teaching in Thunder Bay, Milverton and New Liskeard. Eugene also spent two years as a volunteer teacher in Sierra Leone. He loved distance running with Longboat Roadrunners and curling at the former Mutual St. Arena. Loved the Toronto Blue Jays and the Oakland Raiders. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas St. W., (between Kipling & Islington Aves.) Etobicoke on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 3055 Bloor St. W., Toronto, west of Royal York Rd., on Monday, September 9, 2019 at 11 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. For those who wish, donations may be made to Covenant House. Online condolences may be made through www.turnerporter.ca

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Tina de Geus, Paul Collier (Longboat Roadrunners friends)

Entered September 6, 2019 from Toronto

Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of Eugene. He was a fine man and a fine runner. We were happy to have known him.

Paul Hamilton (Cousin)

Entered September 7, 2019 from Kingston, Ontario

Sincere condolences to the entire Scanlan family from Paul and Irene Hamilton in Kingston, along with those of Eugene’s first cousin, Sheila (Hamilton) Alarie, also of Kingston. May he Rest In Peace.

Patti Lane (Family)

Entered September 7, 2019 from Toronto

My condolences on your loss. Sad to say goodbye to Eugene. He was a caring man who always loved to spend time with his extended family.

Joyce de Gooijer (Friend)

Entered September 7, 2019 from Edmonton

I am the director of VICS - the organization with which Eugene taught in Sierra Leone. We were so blessed to have Eugene volunteer with us and be part of our family. He was a kind, generous and gentle man. His love of running helped us in many of our 5km Run fundraisers. He attended many reunions in Toronto and often the Good Friday Fast. He will be missed.

Christine Loch (Longboat Roadrunner friend)

Entered September 8, 2019

My condolences to Eugenes' family and friends. He always had a smile and easy to talk to. It was inspirational to see him finishing in running events. He was a lovely soul. I will miss him. May you RIP, Eugene.

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