Condolence From: Doug & Val Sandall
Condolence: Dear Heather & family, we are so sorry to hear that Gord has passed away. I had the pleasure of working with Gord on the Foundation Board. He was such a kind and caring person. We hope that your fond memories wil help you and your family at such a difficult time. We are away, but will be thinking of you. With sincere sympathy, Doug & Val Sandall
Monday December 01, 2014
Condolence From: Elaine & Dale McFadden
Condolence: Heather & family.
I have been thinking of you & Gord over the past several days, many of our friends were kind enough to make sure I received the news. I have many great memories of our time working together. He was a friend & mentor that I will always appreciate & continue to miss. Such a good, strong life cut short. It saddens me even more that we can't be there to remember Gord today along with you, your family, & the many friends I know will be there with their support.
Hold your memories close and remember that time can be one of the best healers.
Our sympathy,
Elaine & Dale
Sunday November 30, 2014
Condolence From: John & Dell Maxwell
Condolence: John & I will be with you today Heather if not in person but in our minds. Our sympathy goes to you & all of your family. We have shared so much from afar & we share this day as well. Love always, John & Dell.
Sunday November 30, 2014
Condolence From: Jean Graham
Condolence: Dear Heather and Family
I read with deep sorrow about Gord's passing and want to let you know how much I appreciated his skills, knowledge, quiet sense of humour, and dedication to his job at the DTHR. I always knew if he was involved or in charge of an event or department that all things would be well taken care of and I could rest easy knowing it was in his capable hands,
I know his health issues made his last months of work challenging but he never complained and just quietly carried on in true Gord fashion.
I know he is in God's hand now and at peace and wish you the same peace after your long years of faithful care giving.
Sincerely
Jean Graham
Friday November 28, 2014
Condolence From: Larry & Jacquie
Condolence: Although we did not know Gordon personally, we wanted to express our deepest sympathy and condolences to all family members and friends who are grieving at this time. It’s hard to know what to say at times like this, but please find comfort in what it says at John 5:28&29: “Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life.” Imagine the joy of welcoming back our loved ones in a future resurrection - back to life as promised in that bible verse. Till then, it's like they are “sleeping.” (Please read John 11:11-14) As well, there will soon come a time when disease, sickness and pain will be gone forever. (Please read Revelation 21:4) We hope that these verses comfort you as you as they have also comforted us.
Take Care.
Larry & Jacquie
Friday November 28, 2014
Condolence From: Margaret and Bob Stevenson
Condolence: To Heather and Family
To ease the loss of a loved one. Remember the qualities you admired most in Gord. Take them into your heart and practise them the rest of your life. You have not lost him, but will carry a part of him with you forever...
Sincere condolences
Margaret and Bob Stevenson
Thursday November 27, 2014
Condolence From: Derryn Yeomans
Condolence: So sorry to hear of your family's great loss. I was privileged to work with Gord at RDRHC many years ago, during very stressful and challenging times. Gord was always a true gentleman, kind and compassionate, even through the turmoil. The world will miss him!
Thursday November 27, 2014
Condolence From: Michelle and Larry Cook
Condolence: Dear Heather, Liz and Michael,
We're thinking of you with love and prayers. Of the things we'll remember the most about such a fine man was Gord's sense of humour. Thoughts of Gord always bring us a smile.
I'm including the following meditation, written by Henry Scott Holland, one-time Rector of St. Paul's, London.
DEATH IS NOTHING AT ALL.
Death is nothing at all.
I have only slipped away to the next room.
I am I and you and you.
Whatever we were to each other,
That, we still are.
Call me by my old familiar name.
Speak to me in the easy way
Which you always used.
Put no difference into your tone.
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed
At the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me. Pray for me.
Let my name ever by the household word
That it always was.
Let it be spoken without effect.
Without the trace of a shadow on it.
Life means all that it ever meant.
It is the same that it ever was.
There is absolute unbroken continity.
Why should I be out of mind
Because I am out of sight?
I am but waiting for you
For an interval.
Somewhere. Very near.
Just around the corner.
All is well.
I hope that the reading give you some comfort. Love to you all, Michelle and Larry Cook
Wednesday November 26, 2014
Condolence From: Bess Milligan
Condolence: My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this sad time.I had the pleasure of reporting to Gord when my department was with the Lab. He was a great resource and very easy to work with.
Bess
Wednesday November 26, 2014
