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Thomas Gordon Obituary

THOMAS ARNOT GORDON Passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, June 17, 2009. Dear husband of Dorothy and loving father of Dean, Heather and Larry (deceased 1971). Grandfather to his greatly loved 7 grandchildren - Shanlea, Larry and Kelly Gordon and Kristen, Lauren, Michael and Sean Mansi. Father-in-law to Lorna and Dino who have made his two children so happy, and gave him great joy to have them in his family. He leaves behind his sisters Helen, Nessie, Dinah, Elizabeth, and Jenny. On arriving in Canada from Scotland, he became President of Goodall Rubber Co. of Canada, before founding Deetag Ltd. in London, Ont. At his request there will be no visitation or funeral services. A gathering of family and friends is being planned to celebrate his life at a later date.

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Published by Toronto Star from Jun. 19 to Jun. 20, 2009.

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Gordon Shelley

July 19, 2009

For Dorothy, Heather, Dean and Families,
The news of uncle Arnot's(Tom) death reached myself and our family as we were gathering in Scotland to scatter our own Dad's ashes (Harry)in Girvan, Scotland, an old holiday haunt of the Gordon's for many years.
Our Mum, Jenny, who has spoken very highly of her older brother Arnot, over the years, painted a picture of honesty, stability and a sense of humour, which we ourselves experienced when Uncle Arnot visited us in the nineties whilst we were staying in London.
Uncle Arnot and I played golf together during this time, during which he gave me the following piece of advice "Gordon, you should play golf the way you play life," he then proceeded to beat me by a country mile, and smiled as he treated me to a drink at the bar.
We are thinking of you all during this period of sadness and reflection and hope that you gather strength from one another and remember the happy times.
Gordon and Pamela Shelley, Claire, Ross and Emma.

Dorothy & Arnot

July 19, 2009

Dad, Heather & Dean

July 19, 2009

T.A. Gordon

July 19, 2009

Dad (Arnot) and his 5 sisters (Jenny,Elizabeth,Helen,Nessie,Dinah)

July 19, 2009

Thomas Arnot Gordon

July 19, 2009

Arnot Shelley

July 13, 2009

To Dorothy. Heather Dean and Families
It was with great sadness when I was told of My Uncle Arnot's passing, it came as something of a shock, especially as my dad had just passed away also. My and my family's thoughts are with you all at this time. I will always remember the first time I met him in 1974, and his larger than life character and his enthusiasm for people and Golf!
Lots of love from the Shelley family
Arnot, Birgit, Amanda-Leigh and Alexander.

North Killingholme (England)

July 13, 2009

to a uncle who i only met a few times but left a lasting and funny memory love from your neice Janet, Peter and Cameron. Grimsby England

July 6, 2009

Dear Dorothy i will always remember the fun times we had as our
families grew up together, especially the laughter,thinking of you
and Heather and Dean. love to you all.
Karen Drew and Emma

Joyce Doering

July 1, 2009

From the first time I was introduced to Tom, I knew he was different than anyone I ever met before. He had a special way of making you feel like family. Tom was a true gentleman, overly generous, and extemely thoughtful. Tom, I miss you. Special love to Dorothy and your wonderful family.

June 30, 2009

Dear Dorothy, Heather, and Dean.

Dee Dee and I send you all our deepest sympathies on your recent loss.
We always enjoyed seeing and talking with him whenever we visited. Always liked his sense and humour and hearty laugh.
I am sure he will be missed by many people.
Looking forward to seeing you all when we will be visiting in July.

Dee Dee and Pat. Victoria, B.C.

Sharon Tauber

June 29, 2009

Dear Dorothy,
I am so sorry for your loss,my thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
With love,
Sharon Tauber

June 29, 2009

Dear Dorothy,

My deepest condolences, I was so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Although I only met him once at a DanceTeq party, I still remember him. He must have been a very special man to keep up with such a special person as you.
I know his spirit will live on in the hearts of his family and friends.

- Susan Melton, DanceTeq

June 28, 2009

Dear Dorothy, Heather ,Dean and families
We are thinking of you daily and grieve with you all at the passing of Arnot.
He was a very special big brother to us, Jenny, Nessie,Helen, Elizabeth and Dinah. We all have such wonderful memories of him
Love from the Gordon Sisters

Laurie Poole

June 27, 2009

My dearest Dorothy,I am so sorry to learn the news of Arnot. I was thinking of you just this week...wondering where you are and what you are up to...remembering our dancing days with Jeanne Marler. I miss you and send you all of my love. My thoughts are with you, Heather, Dean and your family.

Sandra Grieves

June 27, 2009

To Aunt Dorothy, Heather, Dean and family

Just want to say I have been thinking about you and your family and especially Uncle Arnot. All the good times we had, and it was great seeing him, Heather and Aunt Dorothy for brunch. He was a fun uncle for me and Laurie. Will miss his laugh and everything else.

Love Sandra, Gary and Family

Helen Harker

June 27, 2009

To Dorothy and family, please accept my deep condolences for the passing of Arnot - a dear friendly man you can never forget. Remember the "garbage can band" for my mother-in-law? That was funny, and original! He was one of a kind and how sad that you've lost him.

Marie Ghanem

June 27, 2009

Our condolences to Dorothy, Dean and Heather. My momories of him is only of a child. Heather used to babysit my sister and I, I remember visiting their home and looking at all the pictures of the kids on the wall, I also remember how well he and Dorothy danced together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,
Marie (Leveille) , Tony, Robyn, Habib, William and Claire Ghanem

Jackie Lee

June 26, 2009

To all the Gordon family, " My Thoughts are with you all ! " Sending my love and i have found and treasured memories of my Uncle Arnot.

June 25, 2009

To Dorothy. Heather Dean and Families
No words can say how we feel at the loss of Arnot.
He was the best big brother anyone can ever have
Love Elizabeth and Helen (Scotland )

Joanne Rogers

June 25, 2009

To the Gordon family,
Our deepest condolences to all, our thoughts are with you.
Take care,
The Rogers Family

Gord Zatylny

June 24, 2009

Dorothy, my deepest sympathies.I will always remember Tom as a great friend.

Pat Stancati

June 24, 2009

Tag will certainly be missed. He was such a kind and gentle man with a great sense of humour ! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Pat, Karin,Ryan & Michael Stancati

June 23, 2009

We will always remember Evergreen Drive and the good times. Arnot was a very special person and we will never forget him.

Our prayers are with you all.

All our love,

Paul and Jeanne Léveillé

Carrie & Jay Simpson

June 23, 2009

To Dorothy and family,

We will alway remember Tom walking by the office window with a smile and wave.
He was a wonderful man.

From, your friends at the Licence Office.

June 23, 2009

We are so sorry to hear of his passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Mike, Joanie, and Abby

Tom Murray

June 23, 2009

We are so sorry to hear of TAG's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tom, Olga, Alanna & Natasha

Richard & Patricia Dornford

June 22, 2009

Tom we will miss you greatly. You were a wonderful neighbour and friend. Your parties were great even if you did try to send us home at 9:00 pm.

Mary Ann & Romeo Fortin

June 22, 2009

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you.

Kathleen & François Drolet

June 21, 2009

We were sad to hear about the loss of such a fine and joyful man. Even though I have not had the oppurtunity to see Mr. and Mrs.Gordon recently. I have such fond memories of them both. Mr. Gordon had what they call such a "joie de vivre". Till this day, I can see him smiling, talking with that strong scottish accent of his, and laughing. Our prayers and hearts go out to you all.
Kathleen and François

June 20, 2009

To the Gordon and Mansi families,

We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Gordon (or as we called him Thom!). We will all miss him. He was very jovial, funny and loved to tease my boyfriend Brad. Brad handled it pretty well...And he is now my husband. But,not to worry Mansi kids, I promise to take on the legagy of teasing new boyfriends or girlfriends in his honour. I hope I will live up to his expectations.

Our thoughts are with you,
Brad, Julie and Seth Myers

Carol and Rob McIntyre

June 20, 2009

I was so sorry to hear about Mr. Gordon. You were always so much more than just wonderful friends and neighbors to me. Thinking of you.

Carol McIntyre and Family

Simon & Laurie Bevan

June 20, 2009

To the Gordon Family - we are very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Laurie & Simon

Jean and Bob Guerin

June 19, 2009

Hi! Dorthy and family, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. It is such a sad time for you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He will certainly be missed by his family and friends. We will miss him at the pool parties, where he quietly watched all the activities and especially enjoyed his grandchildren. Wishing you lots of loving memories. Jean and Bob (Guerin).

Mark Edwards

June 19, 2009

To my good friends, the Gordon family.

I am so sorry to hear the sad news. I have great memories of the man who will always be "Mr.Gordon" to me. I can still hear him saying my name the way only he could... "Hi ya Maaaaark".

My deepest condolences,

Mark

Sharon Santing (Bryden)

June 19, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Don and Carol Johns

June 19, 2009

Hi Dorothy
Thanks so much for calling us and we
are so sorry to hear about Arnot. Thank goodness he didn't suffer. We have some great memories of our times
together. Keep in touch and our thoughts are with you.

BEV@BERT

June 19, 2009

so sorry to hear the news my sympathies go out to all oyou, We had som e good & wild times There will be bo more THE GORDONS ARE HAVIN A PARTY.Will call you when i go to Toronto.

Laurie Yates

June 19, 2009

To the entire Gordon Family,
My heartfelt condolences. I loved your Dad and have so many great memories of him...First footing the house on New Year's Eve, fireworks in the backyard, great birthday parties etc. Please let me know when and where his memorial will take place. My thoughts and best wishes to you all at this very difficult time. Lots of love, Laurie Yates

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