Passed away peacefully on his Guelph-Eramosa Township farm with his family nearby on Monday, June 4th 2018, in his 81st year.
He leaves his wife of 55 years, Joan Smith and their children, Stephen (Karen) of New Zealand, Raymond (Adriana) of Guelph, and Kimberley (Michael) of Fergus. Brother of Helen Cleghorn and Walter Gordon, and the late Janet Mills (2003). Loving grandfather to Isaac, Natasha, Trevor, Rachael, and Simon.
Special thanks to all the caregivers provided by LIHN for their compassion and care, as well as the extended family, friends and neighbours for their generous support.
Friends will be received at Barrie Hill United Church, 5702 Wellington Road 29 RR5, Rockwood on Saturday June 9th from 10:30am-11:30am. Memorial service will be held at the church at 11:30am followed by a reception.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Canadian Liver Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
A tree will be planted in memory of Edward J. Gordon in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest, University of Guelph Arboretum. Dedication service, Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 2:30 pm.