Sivell, Jeffrey Adam (1950-2023)

Jeff died suddenly on October 9th, 2023, of natural causes, while visiting his daughter (Zena) and her spouse (Parvin) in Toronto. They spent a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend together, gallivanting around the city that he once lived in and enjoyed returning to. Jeff was predeceased by his parents Robert and Hilda Sivell. He is survived by his siblings, Robert (Jean, deceased), Peter (Crystal), Adrian, Mary Margaret (Michael) Hasler, and Eric (Susan). Jeff was the devoted father of Zena Sivell and looked on Parvin as a son. He was a wonderful and generous uncle to his nieces and nephews. His imagination and adventurous spirit lead to many memorable escapades both at the cottage and at grandma Hilda’s. Jeff was a great traveller. He and his motorcycle covered many miles. One memorable trip was with his brother Adrian to the East Coast. His overseas travel included many visits to the UK, and trips with his daughter to Spain, Turkey and Georgia. His passions were many. He owned countless motorcycles over the years, his favourite being his red Laverda. He competed in motocross, enduro and ice racing. Attending auctions with his aunt Doreen and aunt Mary in his youth exposed him to the world of furniture and design and it became a lifelong pursuit. His knowledge was extensive. A clever, creative and resourceful person, he could make and fix just about anything. In his retirement, he traded in his motorcycle for a bicycle and spent summers swimming at Canatara. His love of gardening grew as he aged. He loved nothing more than sitting in his garden on a sunny day. He was loved and he will be missed. Family and friends will be received at the McCormack Funeral Home, 254 George Street (at College Avenue) for visitation on Tuesday October 17 from 12 – 2 pm. Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery. Remembrances and condolences may be expressed to the family online in “Jeff’s Guestbook” at mccormackfuneralhomesarnia.com.