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Gordon passed away with his family by his side at the Northumberland Hills Hospital, in Cobourg, Ontario.
He valiantly fought his blood disease for over eight years.
Gord is survived by his wife of 55 years Meg, and his children Sara (Eddie), Tim, Patrick (Janet) and grandchildren Tyler, Grace, Charlotte and Benjamin.
Gord’s early years were in Montreal with his parents Carson and Aileen and his brother Derek. He graduated from Bishop’s University in 1964 and the Faculty of Law at Queen’s University in 1967.
Gord loved his corporate law career, first as a partner at Borden and Elliot in Toronto, then as Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Zurich Canada.
He was an avid swimmer and skier, loved music, and served on numerous community and professional boards throughout his life. Most of all, however, Gord loved spending time with his family, whether at home, at the cottage on Lake Rosseau, following his and Meg’s retirement in Port Hope, and on numerous family trips; he just wanted everyone to be together.
We wish to thank Dr. V. Bankar at Princess Margaret Hospital, Dr. L. Vasanthamohan at Oshawa Cancer Centre, and the Intensive Care Unit Staff at Northumberland Hills Hospital for their wonderful care.
A private family service will take place, with a celebration of life in the future (date to be determined).
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Princess Margaret Hospital Lodge
Meg, Tim, Patrick, Sara and all....Karen and I offer our deepest sympathy. I ran into Gord in the Summerhill Market a few months ago and as always whenever I was in his presence, we became little boys and giggled our way through a few memories and stories. His smile was infectious and his sense of humour contagious. I'm so sorry Meg. I think of you often, in particular the many things I learned from you about working through life's challenges (I'm sure you know what I mean). Warm regards to you all. Duncan and Karen
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
I had the pleasure of working with Gord on the Board of CFDC for many years. He was a true gentleman, a very knowledgeable man and just a nice person. My condolences to all of his family.