Jorge Manuel Azevedo Pais De Sousa

I worked with Jorge for 10 years at SEW. Jorge had an amazing memory. If I ever needed to find out what was done in the past, he would be the person I would go to and he always had an answer. We had many conversations about our Portuguese heritage and would sometimes speak to each other in Portuguese in the office. Jorge had a calming presence to him and was looked up to by many of his coworkers. He was missed when he retired and will continue to be missed. He will always be remembered. My condolences to Sue, his family and friends. Rest in Peace.

On the 22nd, I got some terrible news. My former boss, mentor, the man who shaped some of my views on life, work, human interactions, had passed away. I’ve never met someone as equally composed, smart and quietly patient as him. It is not that common at this stage of our careers to have mentors who shape our intellect, professional interests in general. But he did that. I hope that everyone, when such people cross their paths, never take people like Jorge for granted. I certainly did not. Rest in peace Jorge.

O Jorge, alma antiga e benevolente, acaba de regressar de novo ao seu lar espiritual, onde se irá encontrar com outros dos seus entes queridos, com a certeza que a sua missão nesta vida foi cumprida. A sua imagem de marca foi sem dúvida a calma em todas as situações e gentileza de trato, apanágio das grandes almas. Fica guardado na minha memória a última vez que estive fisicamente com ele no Canadá, junto com a querida e doce Sue, a quem envio um carinhoso abraço apertado neste momento difícil para ela, esperando voltar a vê-la brevemente. No meu futuro regresso ao lar, por certo nos encontraremos. Fica na leveza eterna do Ser. Jorge, an old and benevolent soul, has just returned once more to his spiritual home, where he will reunite with other loved ones, with the certainty that his mission in this life has been fulfilled. His hallmark was undoubtedly his calmness in all situations and his gentle manner, a trait of great souls. I hold in my memory the last time I was physically with him in Canada, together with the dear and sweet Sue, to whom I send a heartfelt, warm embrace during this difficult time for her, hoping to see her again soon. Jorge, in my future return to the spiritual home, we will surely meet again. Rest in the eternal lightness of Being.

Conheci o Jorge há vários anos mas recordo-o vivamente pelos inúmeros contactos que o irmão José Alberto estabelecia por telefone e video, além atlântico. A sua simpatia pessoal e a sua coragem perante a doença eram extraordinárias. Descansa em paz. Envio as minhas sinceras condolências à sua Esposa Susan, ao seu Irmão, Filho e restantes Familiares.

My dear and beloved brother, you have always been an inspiring example to me, and l miss you very much and always will. You always be remembered with great love, affection and respect.⁹

I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Sue, Claudio, family and Friends. I worked along side Jorge for 27 years and then I was fortunate enough to have Jorge as my supervisor for the remaining 5 years. He was a pleasant person and joy to take on applications at various customers. On my very first visit with Jorge we we driving up north when he pulled out a road map. I t Old Jorge I know the way but he said it was to point out the interesting locations we were passing by. Jorge was an excellent engineer. Never got excited and if an unsettlement arose he was quick to smooth things out. I can honestly say that I was proud of having Jorge as a supervisor and will dearly miss him. But never to be forgotten. Rest in Peace my Friend. Cliff Lester

I had the privilege to work with Jorge at SEW from my first day at the company in June, 1999. As a young new guy in engineering, I needed a mentor and Jorge quickly became it. Jorge was the guy that helped me day in and day out navigate the new world of drive engineering (to me). I spent many days on site commissioning drive systems with Jorge. Whenever there was a problem that I could not solve, Jorge was always there to help out. Jorge had an almost photographic memory. All of Jorge's documents from the decades of his work at SEW were organized in binders that were not labelled but he knew where each and every one was. I enjoyed laughing about the normal things that can happen in an office environment. Jorge used to say to me "we could write cartoons" about the goings on at work. Jorge spoke numerous languages. He used to read German or French newspapers, even if they were old. I used to enjoy being in a training with trainers from our German HQ along with Jorge as they would often openly discuss what the real issues were in German, thinking no one would understand them and then having Jorge update us on what the real situation was. When my wife and I were looking for our first house in Brampton, it was at the same time as Sue and Jorge were also looking for their house. They ended up on Mara Crescent and we on Elderwood, just a walk from each other through the Etobicoke Creek path. Jorge was an incredibly smart engineer. I cannot think of anyone that I have ever met that I would trust more than Jorge. Jorge was also incredibly patient and kind. He never needlessly complained about anyone or had a bad thing to say about people. Jorge was a gentle soul. Most of all, Jorge was my friend. I will miss Jorge forever but he will also forever occupy a part of my mind that makes me smile. Rest in peace Jorge. You will be missed and not forgotten. Lyall Watson

My sympathy to all the family

I am so sorry for the loss of Jorge. I had the pleasure of working with Jorge and the Engineering team at SEW-Eurodrive. He was very informative and a pleasure to work under. My sincere condolences to the family.

I worked under Jorge for close to 5 years. He was kind, dedicated and very passionate about his job. Jorge always supported me in my roll. He was easy to talk too and very knowledgeable on just about everything. I am grateful I had the opportunity to be a part of his team. I was sad when he retired. Jorge will be greatly missed. My condolences to Sue and their family.

Pete and I met Jorge in 2011 when he graciously welcomed us into his home for a holiday. Jorge took time to show us around and ensured, along with Sue, that we would have an enjoyable visit. Later, we would spend time with Jorge and Sue at our home in Melbourne, and travelling in Australia and New Zealand. Jorge was a kind, quietly friendly man. He was patient, thoughtful and intelligent, with a fine sense of humour. Jorge was a gentleman, and we are saddened at his passing. Rest in peace Jorge.

I ache with sorrow on the loss of your husband Jorge. You know he is with the angels now and free of pain. May his soul rest with the light of God and Heaven.

I'm so sorry for this terrible loss. I know Jorge was a wonderful man, husband and father. I'm wishing Sue and family peace. You're in my prayers.

I had the pleasure and honour of knowing Jorge for almost 30 years. He was a cheerfully and friendly man that made being in his company a pleasure. We will remember Christmases we spent with Jorge and Sue riding in a horse drawn carriage around the town on a snowy Christmas Eve. We will miss his smile and laugh.

My deepest and most sincere condolences to Jorge's dear family and friends. I had the great opportunity to meet Jorge during company business meetings, where we developed a great friendship and partnership, mainly because, as a Brazilian, we were able to communicate in his native language, Portuguese. His always calm, cautious, clever and fun style matched my personality very well, which made us partners in all the meetings we attended. The good times we spent together will remain in my memory forever. Wilians

Dear Jorge, I will surely miss your warm smile, your stories, our shared displeasure about train delays, and your bright presence. I will miss your gentle light. I will always look back at our professional relationship with fond memories. You are an exceptional soul, and it was a privilege to know you. Rest in peace. Dear Sue, My deepest and heartfelt condolences. You and Jorge built a beautiful life together. I have you in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you comfort and peace during this difficult time.

Uncle Jorge you were such kind and wonderful man. From our first trip to Canada as children to my last visit when I was on my own, you always made the trip such a magical time and I will always remember the time we had. Jasmine

Uncle Jorge was such a kind and gentle soul, everyone who met him loved him. He will truly be missed by us all. When we visited he went above and beyond and was always so warm and welcoming. Our memories from Canada will always be happy ones. Your love and kindness will always be remembered as will you. Rest in peace uncle Jorge, always in our hearts. Caja xx

Sue, so sorry to hear of Jorge's passing. The two of you were such welcome additions to our shuffleboard group. I enjoyed Jorge's sense of humour as his skill at the game improved and he was able to overpower my efforts with glee.Rest well Jorge.

In Loving Memory of Jorge With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Jorge, a kind and compassionate soul whose presence brightened the lives of all who knew him. Jorge was the perfect husband to Sue and a loving uncle who embraced us with warmth and generosity. When we arrived in Canada, he took us under his wing, guiding us with kindness and care. For this, and for so much more, we are forever grateful. Our visits to see you and Sue were filled with joy, and the memories we created together will remain in our hearts always. Jorge, you will be deeply missed, but your love and kindness will live on in the stories we share and the moments we cherish. With love and gratitude, Claire and Pete

Jorge you were a wonderfully kind and caring brother in law and uncle to Jasmine and Caja. For looking after the girls when they visited you. I will always remember the drive in the car past the pub the George and Dragon and the joke we made. Always in our hearts. Linda & Nigel.

Dear Sue: My sincere condolences to you with the loss of your husband, friend and the love of your life. I only met Jorge one time, but you spoke of him often with love and caring. Take care of yourself and please reach out to people, don't be afraid to ask for help. Don't ever forget to say his name. Sincerely Nellie

Dear Sue What you wrote for Jorge is very beautiful. He was a gentle man and a gentleman. So glad you were with him at the end. He wanted you there. In the days ahead may this bring you comfort although sad. My family and I were with my Dad when he passed and it was the most spiritual experience I have witnessed and brought peace. Feel whatever you need to grieve the love of your life. My thoughts are with you. Peace, Love, Joy Jamie

Sending my sincere and deepest condolences to Sue for her loss. Despite the physical distance of the past years his friendship was never in question. He was a man of many missions and he dedicated himself fully to each and every one of them. His wisdom will be greatly missed. Sincerely, Ab