Carole Anne Logan Gordon

Carole Gordon Obituary

Gordon, Carole Anne Logan (Paton), passed away unexpectedly on November 2, 2010. Beloved Mother, Nana, Sister, Aunt, and friend. Carly, as she was affectionately known, was born to, and preceded in death by, Robert and Freda (Williams) Paton on February 19, 1943. Carly was raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and proud of her Scottish heritage. In 1964, she married Everd Leslie Phillips and had three daughters, Anne Marie (Jim), Leslie, Bonnie Logan (Chuck); six grandchildren, Kristi, Robert, Taylor, Daniel, Bryanna, and Emily. She is survived by two sisters, Deedi (Ed) Mitchell and Pam (Tony) Markle. Mom loved her dog Charlie, her faithful companion and loyal friend. She is also survived by her nephew, Keith Mitchell and niece, Debbie Mitchell. Carly married Simon Gordon, who preceded her in death after sixteen years of marriage. Carly was musically gifted and played the piano beautifully. She loved to paint, draw, sew, and knit. She was an avid reader with a vast knowledge of life, history, and cooking. She loved great food and the Pacific Northwest. Her sense of humor and sharp wit were all part of her charm. She loved with incredible warmth and will be dearly missed. At our Mother's request, no services will be held.

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Published by Orange County Register on Nov. 9, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Carole Gordon

13 Entries

November 8, 2011

Hours have passed into days, days into months and months into a year since our family has been without you. Losing you has been the worst pain I have ever experienced and I wish you were still with me. I can clearly hear your voice and laughter, vividly see your face and wish that we had more time together. Time has given me some peace and there are days that I think of you, remember the good times, holidays, birthdays, family celebrations and Sunday brunches together and smile. I love you and miss you every day, Mom.

XXX OOO Anne Marie

Leslie McNerney

November 2, 2011

It's been one year since you've been gone, Mom. I've missed you so much. I have had many an occasion to pick up the phone and call, and I have. You don't pick up the phone or answer me, but I know you're still watching over me.

Charlie is doing really well. He's happy here. He loves his friends, Rocket and Snickers. I bet you'd be mad if I told you I cut off all his curls, but he looks great!

On this sad anniversary, I will not dwell on your passing and the void your absence has left in my heart. I will enjoy this day looking ahead, as you did anticipating your future in Paso Robles. I will look at a few more pictures of you, share a few more memories of you, and snuggle Charlie a little tighter.

I know you weren't just a Mom. You were a great sister, a kind friend, and a daughter, too. I am sad you left us all too soon. In your death, I finally met Georgie, and know exactly why you treasured her as your best friend. I learned a lot about you from stories I was told from people who knew you. In those shared memories, several traits arise most often: great sense of humor, loving, beautiful, and smart. And between us, a little sneaky in a fun, playful way.

I will always love you, Mom. You are never far from me in spirit.

Love Always,
Leslie

...and a big woof from Charlie!

February 19, 2011

Dear Carole's family,
Today is Carole’s birthday, and I’ve been thinking of her a lot, of our growing-up together in West Vancouver, and how we always laughed that she was my “Much Older” friend, as my birthday is two days later.
When she moved to California, we had many birthday phone calls, and it always felt as if we'd chatted just the day before, instead of the year before. I miss my good friend.
She was so proud of her family, and
I send much love and sympathy to you all,

Georgie Henderson, Victoria, B.C., Canada

Terry Conder

November 29, 2010

To Carole's Family,
I was so saddened to hear of Carole's passing, as I (and my friend Pat) have known Carole since about 1975. We were quite close at times, and shared many common interests, and knew her quite well. All of the wonderful things previously said about Carole are true, and there is so much more that could and should be said! She will, indeed, be greatly missed and very fondly remembered. Our deep sympathies to her family who meant everything to her.
Terry Conder and Pat Sach

Hector Cordova (Maintenance) Plaza Village Mobile Home Park

November 19, 2010

Mi mas sentido pesame para la familia de Carol.

Monica and Charlie

November 18, 2010

To Carol's Family, my condolences to you all. I met Carol where she lived, I work in the office (assistant mgr.) my son (high school student) would do her weeds around her home. Carol was a very sweet lady with a sense of humor. My son and I are very shocked with the unexpected. My son remembers the first day he went to do her weeds at her home and she would call her dog Charlie and my son went to her door and said "you called me Carol?" and she said know, he said I heard you say my name, that’s my dogs name.....and he said Carol my name is Charlie and they both started laughing.(Funny moment)

She will be deeply missed from all of us who got to know her where she lived.

Marianne Hart

November 18, 2010

My memories of Carole are the times we all went out to dinner. I met her through Anne Marie who has been my friend for more than twenty years. Carole was so gracious in sharing her family with me and always making me feel part of it. It saddens me to know she's left us so soon. I will always remember her and miss her.

Julia Mitchell

November 12, 2010

Carole sounds like a wonderful woman. I know she is missed by her family. I did not know her, but I know her daughter, Logan and if she is a reflection, her mother had to be someone very special. My prayers go out to your family. I am glad to be able to read all about Carole.

November 11, 2010

Anne Marie. Bonnie Logan and Leslie -
Your mom was a special individual who definitely lived her life the way she wanted it. She was funny, frustrating quirky and unique.
My earlies memories of her go back to the days when Anne Marie and I worked at CoCo's and you girls were still in high school.
It was Carole that was responsible for Anne Marie and I finding each other again after so many years apart and for that I will always remember her with the utmost love and gratitude.
Know in your hearts that she loved you each with all her heart and was proud of each of you and the beautiful women you grew up to be.
While she is no longer with you in body she gave each of you something priceless and wonderful that makes you each the individual, strong women you are that you will carry in your hearts forever.
She will be loved and missed
Love
Terri Beers

Tay McNerney

November 10, 2010

This was definitely unexpected, and in my opinion, not a very welcome situation. But it still happened, and I can't change that. I will still remember my Nana, especially the times that she would put up with my annoying persistence of me wanting her to play the piano for me or read me a story out of my favorite children's book that she had. I also remember staying at her house once and a opossum was on her roof and she would always hit the ceiling with the broom trying to make it leave. She once took me out shopping and bought me beautiful rainbow colored bangles when I was still really young. She tried to hold my hand as we left the store but I wanted to shake my hand to hear the bangles jingle. It's funny how all of the most prominent memories I have of her, are the most ridiculous and silly things, but in the end, that is what I appreciated most about her.
Tay

Daniel McNerney

November 10, 2010

My Nana used to take me out to restaurants and have mini food fights with me that she started. I ask, how can I be the one in trouble when she started it? She laughed all the time.

She once put kale behind my ears and an apple on my head and offered to pay me a quarter for every minute I kept the apple on my head. I never got a quarter because I would giggle and it would bounce off my head.

She introduced me to my first Shirley Temple, extra cherries of course. She made me try my first and last piece of broccoli. And she made the best macaroni and cheese ever!

She let me pound on her piano when I was five. It drove her crazy, but she let me do it anyway. The next visit, she had a Casio keyboard with headphones for me to play on all I wanted. I have a love of music because of her. I can play the piano, guitar, and a bit of the drums. Like my Nana, I am self taught. That passion comes directly from my kick-butt, awesome Nana.

She even taught me my first curse word, but my Mom told me not to say that. Too bad, because my Nana would have wanted me to tell the truth as colorful as she was. Sorry, Mom.

Nana taught me to do cheers, too. I think that's why she has so many sets of glasses missing one or two. Sorry, Nana.

I wish you could have seen me play the guitar. I think it would have made you very happy.

I miss you, Nana.

Love,
Daniel

Leslie McNerney

November 10, 2010

For my Mother...

I have a lifetime full of wonderful memories with my Mom. On her last birthday, we sat together laughing about silly things from our past. She asked if she could lay her head in my lap. As she did so, I stroked her hair until she fell asleep. I remember thinking how lucky I was to have this special moment and how I will always cherish it.

My Mom loved to play the piano, and beautifully, she did. I relentlessly harassed her to play 'Greensleeves,' repeatedly, a song I loved. She never complained when I begged, "Again, again!"

Another favorite memory was walking with my Mom on the beach with Charlie. She had to be prodded to go, but as I watched her breathe in the fresh ocean air and socialize with all the other dog owners on the beach, I knew she was happy. I wished I lived closer to have done that with her every week.

Then there's the Mateo's incidents. Yes, incidents. You know what I'm talking about, Mom. Clank, clank.

Oh how I loved to turn your many collectibles around when you left the room. It took you less than a minute to notice the one I touched amongst the thousands. Always a good laugh that was.

And for my Mother, who I know will always be with me in spirit, you know what my truly favorite memory with you was. That will stay ours forever.

I love you, Mom!!

November 9, 2010

Dear Anne Marie, Leslie, and Bonnie,

To me, Carly was a much loved sister and friend. I miss her so much.

She loved you all dearly and was very proud of all of you in her family.

All our love, Pam and Tony

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