Gordon PETERKIN Obituary
PETERKIN, Gordon Ronald
July 30, 1931 – September 21, 2014
Peacefully in hospital after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Beloved husband of Pat Christie for 47 years. Loving father to Andrew (Darla) and Lesley (Chris). Proud grandpa to Ashlyn, Connor, Spencer, Carter and Zahra. Survived by his brother Donald M. Peterkin. At Gordon's request a Private Family Funeral was held and Cremation has taken place. It was Gordon's wish that memorial donations not be made.
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October 2, 2014
Dear Pat:
A friend in Ottawa kindly sent the obituary to me.
I did not hear from Gord last Xmas and maybe the year before as well, but had no inkling that he was ill.
Wishing you all the best.
Sincerely
Dave and Wendy Betts
September 30, 2014
My condolences to all of Gordie's family. We were teammates at RPI.
Jim Shildneck
Wolfeboro, NH, USA
RPI '54
Karch, Peterkin & Bauer (1955)
September 29, 2014
I extend my sincere condolence to Pat and the entire Peterkin family on the loss of Gordon. He was a friend and brother of Theta Xi fraternity at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, NY and a teammate from 1951 through 1955 on the varsity hockey team (cf. photo). Among many memorable achievements, he scored the winning goal in overtime to secure the first NCAA Division I ice hockey championship for RPI in 1954. I'll miss you, Gordie!
Lloyd Bauer
RPI 1951-55
Photo of Gord Peterkin playing hockey for RPI.
Dave Aiello
September 26, 2014
The Aiello Family of Newtown, PA send our sincerest sympathy to the Peterkin family and to their friends.
Gord Peterkin was one of the most famous alumni of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for his athletic achievements. He scored the winning goal in the 1954 NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship, 5-4 in overtime versus the University of Minnesota.
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Bev & Dan
September 26, 2014
Lesley and family, our thoughts and prayers are with U all at this difficult time...may Ur memories and the knowledge that he is now at peace sustain U all
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