Gordon Noakes

NOAKES, Gordon E. PhD. Passed away peacefully in his home on September 1, 2007 after a long battle with prostate cancer. He is loved by his surviving wife of 50 years, Vera (Herring); daughter S. Melissa McLaughlin (John); son, G. Thomas Noakes, DDS (Marika Bogyi, MD); grandchildren, Ian and Bryan McLaughlin, and C. Nicole Noakes, and step children Kathy Bonaventura (Carlo) and David Hybert (Julieanne) and family and many friends. Gordon was born in Toronto Canada, on February 20, 1925 and grew up in Windsor Ontario. He graduated from the University of Toronto with a PhD-physics in 1951. Gordon prior to his death provided for two scholarships at the U of T in his parent's name, and a scholarship at the University of Windsor. He believed it was thanks to his education from these communities that he had success in life. Gordon came to Michigan following his graduation and worked for Ford Motor Company for several years. Gordon started his own business, E & V Plastic Plating, retiring in 1994. He and Vera enjoyed travelling, gardening and other interests. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2007 at the Cherry Hill United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. The family prefers that those who wish, may make contributions in Gordon's name to the Cherry Hill United Methodist Church, 321 S. Ridge Rd., Canton, MI 48188.