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Gordon Waugh Obituary
He was born on Oct. 7, 1937 in Gouverneur, N.Y. a son of the late Cyril and Shirley (Griffis) Waugh.
Gordy proudly served his country with the United States Army from 1962-1964 and spent two years as a reservist and was honorably discharged in 1968. On Nov. 9, 1963, Gordon and Priscilla A. Durant were united in marriage in St. Catherine's Church of Vernon and shared that union until Priscilla's death on Oct. 5, 2007. Gordon was a member of Holy Family Church of Vernon.
He spent his entire life actively involved in harness racing as a driver, trainer, and owner and won over 1,000 races by 1982. He also spent the last 20 years as a presiding harness racing judge both in the New York and Vermont Harness Racing Fair Circuit.
Gordon enjoyed going on picnics, Sunday drives, watching movies and eating popcorn with his granddaughter Gabrielle. Gordon was an avid Buffalo Bills fan and loved spending time with all his brothers and sisters, especially, going to St. Lawrence University hockey games with his brother Hank and his family. Gordon loved life and he lived by his favorite sayings, "it's better to do something even if it's wrong than to do nothing at all" and "no matter what you can never get lost because every road goes somewhere."
He is survived by his two loving daughters, Cheri-Lee Waugh Ellert and her husband Anthony of Vernon; Christy-Lee Wandover and her companion, Richard Dominguez of Boston; his grandchildren Gabrielle and Jordan, Richard and Deanna Dominguez; his brothers, Hank, Fred and Elon Waugh; two sisters, Jane and Linda Zehr; several nieces and nephews with special mention of Kathy, Tom, Jim and Scott.
Dad, Grandpa and brother and cousin, we love you and will miss you for you are our sunshine.
For Gabby, Grandpa loves you with hoops and hollers and a million dollars.
Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday from 4 -7 p.m. at the Malecki Funeral Home Inc., 23 Front St., Vernon. Gordon's Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Church, Peterboro Street, Vernon. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Oneida. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to the Vernon Volunteer Center Fire Dept., Youngs Road, Vernon Center, NY, 13477.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gordon Waugh
Tom@tina Stanford
February 20, 2021
We always enjoyed geordie and priseillas time we spent together we think of them often I enjoyed getting scolded when our horses were still in the barn loved them dearly memories are awesome.
Christy Wandover
March 5, 2012
I love my Dad and will miss him every Day.
Gordon Waugh and Grand Daughter Gabby
Christy Wandover
March 5, 2012
Wahl
February 29, 2012
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time of your loss. The Wahl Family
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February 28, 2012
To a wonderful Man.RIP Gordy.Cheri and Christy, Bill & I love you very much,and we are here for you.We will always treasure your families friendship.
Bill and Grace Reese and Family
Mae Wilcox
February 28, 2012
Cheri and Chrisy, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I have great memories paddocking horses for Gordy.
Sharon Markle
February 27, 2012
Sorry to hear of Gordon's passing. He was a great blessing to our family. My children enjoyed talking horses with him and loved Scooter. He knew my uncle from ages past and told us stories we will always treasure.
Our prayers are with you,
Herb and Sharon Markle and family
ronald marsh
February 27, 2012
rip gordy you were fair man and always good to me to ur family our thoughts are with you .ron &marcia marsh
February 27, 2012
From the Vernon Downs Racing Security Dept.Gordie will be missed by all.Our prayers and thoughts go out to the entire Waugh family.
Ken Baker
Beth Dawley
February 27, 2012
I have had the pleasure of working with Gordie in both NY and Vt racing.
He will be missed for his calm workman ethic he brought to officiating the races when personalities can be bigger than the race purses. Rest well friend.
Onondaga Harness Horsemens Assocation
February 27, 2012
From the horsemen in Syracuse. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Erin Herizg-Aubel
February 27, 2012
I am going to miss Gordie's visits to my house and the stories he always told me about living here once upon a time. Lunch at the Castlewood with him every month, and of course the sarcasm that he spoke with just about everything I said! :) I am going to miss him so much and I will always always love him. My love to Cheri and Chrissy and Gabby...your all always in my heart!
Vanessa LaClair Lerch
February 27, 2012
Cheri, Christy and families-
Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. He has crossed yet another finish line as a winner! Your dad touched many people in a positive way, he was blessed!
February 27, 2012
I was such a little girl when you lived in Talcville and would give me rides on the big work horse that you rode. I always remember you as then,. God Bless you and your family . Marlene Rowe Smith
Gretchen Moreau
February 27, 2012
Cheri-lee and family,
My deepest sympathies at this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thomas/Tina Stanford
February 27, 2012
We are going to miss Gordie...he lived life so well...we just enjoyed his visits and stories...the Lewis County Fair and our Waugh reunions will never be the same...sending hugs. Love Tom & Tina and family
Robin DePaul-Kyer
February 27, 2012
Many thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time. RIP Gordy
Colleen Charette
February 26, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
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