Gordon William Flanagan
December 21, 2014
Peacefully at University Hospital on Sunday, December 21st, 2014, Gordon William Flanagan of London, and formerly of St. Thomas, at the age of 79. Loving husband of Audrey for over 54 years. Cherished father of Susan Bedford and Simon Flanagan and his wife Gail. Much loved Grandad of Clare Bedford, and Morgan and Elora Flanagan. Gord will also be missed by his son-in-law Randy Bedford, his nieces and nephews and by family in England. Gord was a teacher at Parkside Collegiate Institute in St. Thomas for over 25 years. A Celebration of Life will be conducted at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Tuesday, December 23rd, 2014 at 2:00 p.m., with visitation one hour prior. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Gord are asked to consider the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
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My sincere condolences to you, Audrey, and your family. I think of Gord as part of my Parkside family and I have many fond memories of him along with those many years of teaching. My thoughts are with you.
Gord, we will miss your quick wit and hilarious stories. We offer our sincere sympathies to Audrey, Sue, Simon, Gail and the girls at this difficult time. Gord, we will raise a pint in your honour!
Audrey, Susan, and Simon: The sadness of Gord's passing has also conjured up many happy memories of our time at Parkside. We will never forget Gord's interpretation of Fagan in the Oliver musical, and the challenges you faced renovating the old schoolhouse. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you over this Christmas season. Big hugs to you all from Western Canada.
Sincere condolences to Audrey and family on the loss of our lawn bowling friend Gord. Gord was a former Director of our club and a fun opponent on the green. He will be greatly missed.
Audrey and Family, we are so saddened to hear of Gord's passing. Gord had such a great sense of humour and a positive attitude in everything he did. We wish you all strength as you carry on without him.
Dear Audrey, We are so sorry to hear of Gord's passing. We have such fond memories of Gord from Parkside and hopefully your memories of happier times with Gord will help you through this sad time. You are in our prayers.
Simon and Family, I am so sorry to hear the loss of your Dad. I have huge and continued memories of him that come up from time to time. In grade 9 at Parkside I became close to a teacher named Mr. Flanagan, he taught me drafting as well as serving as his trusty sidekick the artful dodger in the play "Oliver". I got to go into the teachers lounge with him and play ping pong all the time. He really took me under his wing, because we spent alot of time together during a whole year of rehearsals. Thanks Mr. Flanagan; your memory is with me for life. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time
Dear Audrey, I am very sorry to read of Gords passing. I remember you both as wonderful neibours. Sincerely Mildred Moon.
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Gord as we consider him and all of you as part of our family. May fond memories and the love of family and friends comfort you during this difficult time. I know that he is still alive in our hearts and minds and through through us, Gord lives on. Please accept our condolences, he will not be forgotten.
Dear Audrey - I am so saddened to hear of Gords passing. He was such a ray of sunshine at our exercise class. We will all miss his smiles and jokes and will not be forgotten.
(Donated to Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario)
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We were so sorry to hear of your loss Simon. We have fond memories of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim and Jean
~ Jim and Jean Smith