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George Gort was born in Edmonton, Alberta the third of four siblings and the second son. He grew up in Edmonton and received his early education there. He eventually graduated from the University of Alberta Medical School in Edmonton and continued with psychiatric training at the University of Western Ontario. Following completion of his psychiatric residency, he joined the Department of Psychiatry of St. Joseph's Hospital in London, Ontario, where he was staff psychiatrist. He was accepted for training by the Toronto Psychoanalytic Institute in 1978 and completed analytic training in 1983. Following graduation from the Institute, he remained at the Department of Psychiatry in St. Joseph's Hospital, becoming a senior staff member there. His emphasis on patient care was from a dynamic analytic position. He was a member of the Southwestern Psychoanalytic Society and participated actively in the affairs of the Society. He continued his interest in providing psychiatric consultations to remote parts of Ontario and made many trips to the North. Following retirement from the hospital department, he maintained a private practice with his focus on analytic work.
George was particularly devoted to his family. He and his wife Sandra had five children-Susan, Wendy, Lorie, Sarah, and John—whom he was able to see develop into mature, contributing adults. Apart from his work and his family, he took particular pleasure in playing the pipe organ and played the organ regularly in various London churches.
During a recent Caribbean vacation, he developed an acute, malignant infection, which led to his death after a short illness. George died in his seventy-first year on May 17, 2005.
George was known for his quiet, calm manner. His patience and kindness were a hallmark with him. Family, friends, and patients will miss him.