Edwin Winford Gordon
April 17, 2014
Passed away peacefully at Victoria Hospital on Thursday, April 17th, 2014 in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Irene. Loving father to Christina (Roy), Pam (Doug), Patti, Kirk and the late Raymond and Bruce. Much loved grandfather to 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Dear father-in-law of Ann, and brother of Nellie (late Paul) and Verna (Wayne). Visitation will be held at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, on Monday from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. as well as one hour prior to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. Interment, Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Ed are asked to consider the Quintin Warner House or The Lung Association.
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He went with a wink and a smile.
Ed .. you were quite the driver .. Irene I love you .. you were always the lady for Ed .. I'm so sorry that you will not have him in your life .. but rest assured, he will be watching over you as Dad is watching over Mom .. Love you .. xo
(inspired by a poem of Ed's) At Last Secure As now they lay him down to rest he is at last secure from storm and wave of Life's tempest: He did his best; his heart was true. For country and for liberty he left behind his home. Aboard the "Skeena", with convoys plenty he fought the subs beneath the foam. To cheer full many a drooping heart he played the jolly fellow. Left a hundred "Korky" works of art for friends and strangers here below. There's family born and family found, and the generous heart he holds them both. The stranger, too, with welcome sound his gentle voice comforted in truth. God rest this noble sailor Lad! The guns's salute, hymns, prayer shall cease. Yet his Spirit, now in white sails clad shall take fair winds to realms of peace.
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Grandpa, you are forever in our hearts and will be missed dearly. A golden treasure is now in heaven with my dad. Take care of each other XO
~ Danielle Kelz