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Memories and Condolences
for Gordon Elkin
23 Entries
Ashley Gibson
January 9, 2010
Laura, Clive & Simon,
My deepest condolences to all of you.
Today's service was truly a celebration of Gord's life and love of all things in it. You father was such a kind, sweet, genuine, hilarious man and I feel blessed to have had the pleasure of working with him on productions with CLOC. He stole the show and always brought the house down - what a rare gift!
It will not be the same to do the show this February without him there in the audience on opening night. He will be remembered fondly.
~Ashley
January 8, 2010
Dear Simon and Family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May your many happy memories bring you comfort.
Pat Bannan
Kathy Hall
January 8, 2010
Brian and I were saddened to hear about Gord. He was a lovely soul, with a great sense of humour and a load of talent. His passion for the theatre was clear in his untiring dedication. We will miss him and offer our condolences to Laura and the rest of his family.
Sharon Anderson
January 8, 2010
Dear Clive, Diana and family: Please accept my sympathy on the passing of your Dad. I only met him once, but as regular patrons of the Yorkminstrels in the 1980s, my husband and I probably saw him act.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Victoria Curran
January 8, 2010
I am deeply sorry for your loss--for all of our loss. I'll miss Gord. I was privileged to get to be onstage with him at Amicus. Thinking about you and your family, Laura.
Colin Hoare
January 7, 2010
I only had the pleasure of being on stage with Gord a couple of times, but I will always remember him as someone who was fun to be with. Subsequently, we would see each other at various ACT-CO dinners, and we always enjoyed a chat. My sympathies to all the members of his family. Colin Hoare, Georgetown ON.
January 6, 2010
Dear Simon:
Please accept my deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the memories of the good times that you shared.
Sincerely, Allan Hobbs
David Wicken
January 6, 2010
To Gord's family and friends,
My condolences to you all. Gord was a truly wonderful man who had the ability to make everyone he knew smile. I had the opportunity to work with him on a theatre production a few years ago, and he made the experience enjoyable right from day one. I would look forward to rehearsals and shows, just for the opportunity to talk with him. What a wonderful man! When the show was over, would see him from time to time and it was like no time had ever passed.
Thank you for the smiles and the memories Gord. You will always have a special place in my heart. Rest in peace my friend.
Cam Smith
January 5, 2010
Dear Simon,Clive and Laura
Very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing - he was a great guy and a fantastic soccer coach - alot of old Willowdale days memories coming back now - stay strong and cherish all the memories
James Andrews
January 5, 2010
Dear Simon, Clive and Laura:
I extend my heartfelt condolences to you on the loss of your dear Dad.
I knew your Dad going way back to his years at Reed Stenhouse and he was a pleasure to deal with when placing business with me on the company side.
We shared many fun filled lunches together and I always knew I would hear all about his family that he was so proud of and loved so much.
His kind heart and gentle spirit were truly a blessing and He will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him and being a friend.
My Sincere Sympathies.
Shelley Crawford
January 4, 2010
Dear Laura and Family: I'm so sorry to hear about your father. Though I had never met him, he sounded like a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Alex Bodnar
January 4, 2010
Dear Laura and family, I am truly sad to hear about your father's passing. He was one of the most thoughtful, kind and generous person I have ever had the fortune to meet. He always made people feel special and appreciated. I wish I could be there to offer my condolences personally. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mike Arseneault
January 4, 2010
My deepest condolences to Gordon's family. I will always remember Gord fondly as a very kind, generous and thoughtful man. I too, will miss the joy that Gord brought to so many theatre fans across the Toronto area. The spotlight will never shine quite so bright.
With deepest affection,
Mike Arseneault
Cathy Campbell
January 4, 2010
Dear Clive, Simon & Laura,
So many memories, so many years, all started with association at Reed Stenhouse. Those Christmas parties introduced our three children to the three of you & Gordon and thereafter a great bond was created which has seen us all united in good times and difficult times for about thirty five years. The memories of those Annual parties and then our subsequent New Years eve parties interspersed with Birthdays and other celebrations are times so valuable now in memory. Gordon was always the very best when we played charades at New Years. Little did we know that that great talent would later put him, "Front stage center." We so enjoyed the many plays he was in as he more than carried each one with great drama and/or humour. The past most recent years he was always a loving and most welcome prescence at our Tree Plantings and Thanksgiving celebrations.
We all will sorely miss him. He was the most devoted Father, amazing Grandfather and compassionate friend who always knew how to instantly lift the spirits of everyone around him by simply walking into a room. No better story teller ever existed and a joke told by him far exceeded anyone elses ability to tell the same.
We know how much he so wanted to greet his new Granddaughter and he so bravely and stoically did everything he could to do so. Knowing Hayley was now here with you all was I am sure a great comfort to his heart and soul and a reason to finally let go of the suffering he endured for so long. His never ending love for the three of you and your families will always be an example to others of a very special Family, headed by a very special man.
Our hearts full of sympathyand prayers full of support are with you now and always.
Much love,
Peter and Cathy
Karen Benzinger
January 4, 2010
Laura, Clive, Simon and Families: I was so sad to hear about the death of your father - our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I have so many memories of your Dad from my many visits to the Elkin home while we were growing up, Laura. He was a caring man who always made everyone feel comfortable. He will be missed by many.
Love Karen, Rob, Alexa and Maya
Judy and Michael Jacobs
January 4, 2010
Dear Simon, Laura and Clive, and familes,
Our lives had been indeed enriched by the presence of Gord - alway the life of the party, one of the most thoughtful and friendly men we have ever known. A jolly, loving elf! He will be missed by so many.
Sincerely,
Judy and Michael Jacobs
Bayview Village Place Tenants' Association
January 3, 2010
On behalf of the executive and members of the Bayview Village Place Tenants' Association, I would like to extend our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Gordon. He was a member of the BVPTA and will be missed by his friends and neighbours in the BVPTA community. Betty Ann van Gastel, President, BVPTA
Sylvia Losberg
January 3, 2010
Dear Simon and Grace
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. I had only met your father twice, once at your wedding and again at your home but it only took once to realize what a special man he was. He had the wonderful ability to make anyone feel comfortable with his kindness and sense of humour. I could instantly see how much he loved his children, grandchildren and family.
May the wonderful times you shared together bring you comfort.
My Sincere Condolences.
Julie Lennick
January 2, 2010
I was truly saddened to hear of Gord's passing. I missed him not being at our first read-thru this past November, as I know he enjoyed being part of all Civic Light Opera productions, whether on stage or greeting the public in the box office.
I am sure he is catching up with my mother right now...
Maureen E. Thornton
January 2, 2010
To Laura and All Gord's family;
I will miss our chats at Bayview Village Mall. The last months have lacked our meetings where we would spend time just chatting, catching up on news and what was happening with the Amicus subscribers we both knew! However, our loss is Heavens gain. Where I am sure he is regaling them all with stories from his colourful life!
Take heart,smile and never let his spirit fade.
My condolences to you all.
Maureen E. Thornton
James Oatt
January 2, 2010
Dear Simon, Clive and Laura,
Some of my earliest memories growing up in Willowdale include Gordon as my Cub Scout Leader, Soccer Coach and neighborhood dad. Countless days and nights hanging around your house playing darts in the basement or chasing out skunks from under your deck!! I am forever in his debt for being an instrumental part of the 1993 Yorkminstrel cast of "Pirates.." from which I met my wife Monica. He was a good friend to my mom and dad and to be frank..gave me some "fatherly advice" when it was needed as well. There are too many memories of Gordon to share here but more than enough to know he was a very influential part of my life and also that of my family.
We will miss him dearly.
Our sincerest sympathies.
Jamie, Monica, Cadence and Colin Oatt
John Corcelli
January 2, 2010
Dear Laura, Clive and Simon:
My sincerest condolences.
It is with a heavy heart that I start the new year on such a tragic note. But I must say that your father was one of optimistic charm and great humour, and that alone shall serve me well over the next few days and months. Gord was a class act: funny, attentive, caring and above all, honest. Even when he had health issues, he still maintained a positive attitude about himself and those around him.
I shall always treasure our work at Amicus in 1999 and 2000 for The Right Honourable Gentlemen and It Runs In The Family, featuring two marvelous performances by Gord. His love of theatre was strong and his love of people unconditional.
This year I'm directing my first play, The Price by Arthur Miller. It goes up in March at the Village Playhouse. If you don't mind I'd like to dedicate the production to his memory.
God Bless You.
John Corcelli
January 2, 2010
Clive, Simon, Laura and Family -
Robert joins me in offering our sincerest sympathies to you at this difficult time. Your Dad was a dear and caring man whose gentle manner and sense of fun always made it a joy to be in his presence. I had the distinction of being his dancing partner in the first stage production he ever did (The Yorkminstrels' Anything Goes) back in 1987, and we always had a running joke that I taught him everything he knew!! He was such a talented man and I was privileged to share the stage (and all the rehearsals, too - the best part!) with him many times since. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. I know how much pride he took in you and especially the grandchildren, whom he would talk about with very little prompting. Unfortunately we cannot be at his memorial next weekend, but please know that we will be thinking of you and always remembering your Dad with a big smile and warm thoughts.
Sandi Horwitz
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