Geoffrey Harris Sayers (1907-1997) was the first child of Beverly and Annie Sayers (née Harris) grandson to Arthur and Mary Harris of Benares. Born on April 23rd 1907, he grew up in Clarkson and lived in a variety of homes close to the Benares Estate. Geoffrey married Kathleen 'Kay' Colloton on November 18th 1933. The couple never had any children and were the last Harris relatives to live at Benares.
Geoffrey became a member of the Canadian Armed Forces and was appointed 2nd Lieutenant in June 1938; two years later he was appointed Lieutenant. In April 1941 he was appointed the rank of Temporary Captain, and was recommended for appointment to the Lorne Scots (P. D. and H. Regiment) based out of Brampton. According to his military file, Captain Geoffrey Sayers served with the Canadian Forces from April 21st 1941 until October 11th 1945, when he was honourably discharged. He also served with the British Forces between June 1941 and March 1945.
Geoffrey worked in the insurance business and would help maintain the Benares financial affairs for his grandmother Mary and his aunt Naomi.
Geoffrey, along with his sisters Dora Sayers Caro and Barbara Sayers Larson donated Benares Historic House to the Ontario Heritage Foundation in 1969.
Geoffrey Harris Sayers (1907-1997) was the first child of Beverly and Annie Sayers (née Harris) grandson to Arthur and Mary Harris of Benares. Born on April 23rd 1907, he grew up in Clarkson and lived in a variety of homes close to the Benares Estate. Geoffrey married Kathleen 'Kay' Colloton on November 18th 1933. The couple never had any children and were the last Harris relatives to live at Benares.
Geoffrey became a member of the Canadian Armed Forces and was appointed 2nd Lieutenant in June 1938; two years later he was appointed Lieutenant. In April 1941 he was appointed the rank of Temporary Captain, and was recommended for appointment to the Lorne Scots (P. D. and H. Regiment) based out of Brampton. According to his military file, Captain Geoffrey Sayers served with the Canadian Forces from April 21st 1941 until October 11th 1945, when he was honourably discharged. He also served with the British Forces between June 1941 and March 1945.
Geoffrey worked in the insurance business and would help maintain the Benares financial affairs for his grandmother Mary and his aunt Naomi.
Geoffrey, along with his sisters Dora Sayers Caro and Barbara Sayers Larson donated Benares Historic House to the Ontario Heritage Foundation in 1969.
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SAYERS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
KATHLEEN AGNES COLLOTON
6 DEC. 1906 - 16 MAR. 1981
BELOVED WIFE OF
GEOFFREY HARRIS SAYERS
23 APR. 1907 - 25 NOV. 1997
LOVE TAKES US ALL THE WAY
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