Jeremy Mark Sands Schofield

Gone fishing 

Jamie, known by Jeremy in his adult and professional years, was a brilliant, witty, athletic, cool nerd. He grew up in a farmhouse in Charlotte, Vermont, enjoying the joyful chaos of country life until he left for Amherst College, where he earned a BS in Mathematics. Continuing his scholarly pursuits, he obtained his PhD from MIT in Theoretical Chemical Physics.

While in Boston, he met Nathalie, and those who knew them watched a friendship grow until it eventually became more. Theirs was a kind of love that didn’t quiet down over time but settled deeper. Twenty-nine years in and their devotion to each other was still clear to all.

They married and welcomed their son Sebastian, followed by their twins, Kolya and Nathalia. The family settled in Toronto, where Jeremy was a tenured professor at the University of Toronto.

As a father, he was patient while being supportive of who his kids were becoming. They knew without question that he was in their corner. Jeremy’s family always came first, yet his enthusiasm for his work never wavered.

Professionally, honestly most of us couldn’t follow what he was doing. His main field of research was statistical mechanics. The aim of his research was to use theory to describe physical systems and devise computational methods for their study. He studied how matter including glasses, liquids, gases, and tiny particles behave using computer simulations to break down complicated concepts in the physical world and understand the underlying rules driving them. His work showed how complicated physical systems could be understood and modeled from a molecular perspective.

Jamie’s personality seeped into his academic work, decorating his office with laughter. His dry sense of humor, passion for life, and love of a good outdoor adventure were appreciated by all who broke through his initial quiet nature. He found joy in an array of hobbies — from playing the guitar, cycling, and reading, to his most recent passion: fly fishing. He loved trying to convince others to join him.

He withstood and surmounted many health challenges with a quiet grace —never letting them stop him from living full on.

He joins family who traveled on ahead of him: his father, Peter Schofield; niece Jazmin Schofield and “brother” Frederic Curlin.

He will be sorely missed by his mother, Sandy Schofield; wife, Nathalie; and children Sebastian, Kolya, and Nathalia Schofield; older sister Carolyn Schofield and her wife, Kelley Clark; brother Jonathan Schofield and his wife Zainab; sister Julia Schofield and her husband Sean Fleming, “brothers” Makoa Kaleo and Marcel Curlin; niece Simone Fleming and nephews Weston Fleming, Elijah and Isaiah Schofield, along with many dear cousins, relatives, and extended family members in France and around the world.

His space in the boat may now be vacant, but we know he is out there somewhere, casting and looking over to us with a smile.

A public memorial service will be held from 3:30 - 6pm on July 8, 2026 at the University of Toronto Faculty Club, located at 41 Willcocks Street Toronto, ON. M5S 1C7.  Information about joining virtually in the service link below.

Family and friends are invited to share memories and photos on the memory wall.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to True North Aid (https://truenorthaid.ca) or international relief and development agency CRS (www.crs.org/donate/save-lives-2)

Memory wall

July 15, 2026

Jamie, I am saddened to hear of your sudden departure from us all. You were one of my favourite students at MIT. I truly enjoyed you and watched your courtship of Nathalie blossom right there in the `zoo'. You and Nathalie defined so vividly what love is.

I will miss you.

Philip

Philip W. Phillips

July 8, 2026

Jamie, I am utterly heartbroken to hear of your passing. Out of all my siblings - apart from Zainab, your sister-in-law - I consider myself especially fortunate to have met you when you came to the United Kingdom with your beautiful family through your professional career. You possessed the most beautiful aura and a profoundly kind heart, which truly set you apart as a wonderful gentleman. You were so welcoming and warm to be around - thank you for that first meeting, which I will hold close to my heart forever.

I can only pray that your family finds the strength to endure this unbearable pain, especially your dear mum.

Rest in peace, Jamie Schofield, until we meet again 😭💔

Hassanatu Pixner

July 8, 2026

Jamie, thank you for your kindness and your interest in a younger cousin, who thought the world of you. Laughing in the library, catching up, hearing about your fishing exploits, I will always remember you laughing.

Meg Croft

July 8, 2026

We met Jeremy and Nathalie as we all embarked on the terrifying, and rewarding, journey of becoming first time parents. In those early days in Riverdale, we shared many laughs and meals as we watched our children grow. Jeremy‘s love for his family, his kindness, and his wit are what we remember most. While we hadn’t seen each other in some time, his passing leave a hole in the world. Our thoughts are with Nathalie,
Sébastian, Kolyla, and Nathalia.

Love Emma, Scott, Matheson and Becca xo

A donation has been made to True North Aid in Jeremy’s name.

Emma Warrillow

July 8, 2026

Cher Jamie,

C’est avec une profonde tristesse que nous avons appris ton départ.

Depuis nos premières rencontres, lorsque nos enfants étaient tout petits, jusqu’à nos dernières retrouvailles à Sète au printemps, nous garderons de toi le souvenir d’un homme d’une immense gentillesse, discret et profondément bienveillant. Tu faisais partie de ces personnes dont la présence, toujours empreinte de délicatesse, reste en mémoire.

Nous adressons à Nathalie, Sebastien, Natalya et Kolya, nos pensées les plus sincères et toute notre affection dans cette épreuve.
Anne et Thierry

Anne Koretzky

July 7, 2026

Un homme exceptionnel qui restera dans nos mémoires et dans notre coeur , que de bons souvenirs ensemble ! je vous transmet mon amour et beaucoup de courage.

Clément Rollet

July 7, 2026

The best PhD supervisor I could have asked for. Jeremy was not only a brilliant scientist, but also a caring and kindhearted person. I am deeply grateful to him for all his support throughout my PhD and the years since I graduated. It is heartbreaking that he is gone. He will be greatly missed.

Margarita Colberg

July 7, 2026

Jeremy was the friendliest and smartest supervisor. I remember many interesting conversions and pleasant meals. I will always be thankful to him for giving me the opportunity to come to Canada.

Ramses van Zon

July 5, 2026

Jamie, You have been such a steadfast friend for so many years. You had an ability to draw out the best in us all -- whether it was serious or fun, outdoors or indoors, physical or mental, individual or with families -- you have brought joy in so many ways. I cherish the memories I have of our times together, and am heartbroken that we won't be creating more.

Will Wright

July 4, 2026

It was an honor to have you as a big brother
I am going to miss you forever
Rest Easy Jaime
💔❤️‍🩹💔

Zainab Schofield

July 4, 2026

Jamie, thank you for being such an outstanding brother and person. You challenged me to be better, supported me when I needed it most, inspired me through your example, and filled so many moments with fun and laughter. You lived with grace, purpose, and a genuine love for others that made everyone around you better. It's hard to accept that we won't be watching soccer, talking about our kids, or sitting in the boat fishing on Duck Lake again. I'll continue to pursue my passions relentlessly and I'll do my best to cherish family and friends the way you always did. I miss you deeply, and I will always carry a part of you with me.

Jonathan Schofield

July 2, 2026

What a lovely tribute to Jeremy. He will be missed on the street and by his neighbours. Bon Voyage

Virginia Barton

July 2, 2026

Cher Jamie, il y a peu de gens qui laissent de si beaux souvenirs. Tu auras été un fils, un frère, un oncle, beau-frère aimant, un mari amoureux, un papa gâteau, un ami sincère, un prof épatant...Tu restes dans nos cœurs.

Brigitte ROLLET

July 2, 2026

Jamie, tu étais le chéri de Nathalie, mais pas seulement… ce qualificatif était fait pour toi, tu attirais la sympathie par ton sourire, tes grandes qualités, ton humour.
Tu étais notre chéri, tu es intensément dans notre coeur. ♥️

Isabelle Rollet

July 2, 2026

I loved how much he loved his family. It showed years ago and now

Carolyn

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