Dr. Gordon MacRae

Dr. Gordon MacRae

Gordon MacRae Obituary

Published by Ottawa Citizen from Nov. 24 to Nov. 26, 2004.
MacRAE, Dr. (Carey) Gordon 1924 - 2004 After a brief illness on Monday, November 22, 2004, at the age of 80. Loving husband of Dr. Mary Martin. Caring father of Kathleen (Douglas), Gordon (Kathrine), Christine (Bix), Annette and Maria and stepsons Patrick (Anita) and Michael (Sue). Brother to Jean (Harold), Eleanor (John) and Eunice, as well as grandfather to Jamala, Meghan, Hamish, Shonagh, Alia, John, Joe, Timothy, Meghan Maria, Ryan, Katja, Wesley and Finlay. He is predeceased by his brother John and sister Marion. Gordon lived a full and rich life. He worked in his youth as a logger, a miner and a pilot. He had a passion for learning that took him through many years of training in medicine, psychiatry and psychoanalysis and followed with practices in Scotland, Holland, England, Washington, Vancouver and Ottawa. Later in life he thoroughly enjoyed his involvement with his Morgan horses and in the Canadian Morgan Horse Association. He loved and supported the people in his life and approached everything with enthusiasm and honesty. Friends may attend a Memorial Service at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street on Friday, November 26, 2004 at 2:30 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Christie Lake Kid's Camp.

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Pat Crema

November 29, 2004

For Mary....Gordon you were the most droll, witty and patient man I met when I served on the CMHA Board. When you spoke, we listened and not only because you used some of your well-honed communication techniques! You brought class and intelligence to our discussions and we will be lessened by your loss. I am honoured to have known you. Morganly, Pat Crema

lynn @ Terry Colfer

November 26, 2004

Annette, Maria, Megan and Wesley,

Terry and I just wanted you to know that our thoughts are with you at this time. May the wonderful memories you have help you as you work through the grieving process.

Terry and Lynn Colfer

Sharon White

November 25, 2004

I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to Maria and her family. May you find comfort in each other and may God bless each and everyone of you during this difficult time.



Sharon White & Family

Ottawa, ON

Candas Rolls

November 24, 2004

Gordon, you will be dearly missed, not only as a Canadian Morgan Horse Association Chairperson, but as a fellow Morgan friend. I always enjoyed your insightfulness, wit, and humour at our Board meetings. I will also miss your stories and discussions, which so often ensued. Your shoes will be hard to fill.



Candas Rolls

CMHA Saskatchewan Director

Stuart Adam

November 24, 2004

Dr. MacRae was a remarkable analyst and friend. I am deeply saddened to learn of his death and I send my sincere condolences to his wife and family.

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