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Travis
January 23, 2023
Remembering the great Gumper 16 yrs later. Rest well.
Tom Etienne
February 6, 2008
Gump was my hero from a very early age. I admired his strength. Playing college hockey, my teammates nicknamed me "Gump" because I'd remove my goalie mask for part of each practice in honor of my hero. I am sorry for your loss he is missed.
Daniel Clarke
August 31, 2007
My mom was married to Kevin Clarke, whose name I carry. I remember Gump as a kid. Great guy. Doreen was a superb lady too. I remember the Christmas tree and all the great kids there too. Fantastic family.
Debbie Loiselle
July 26, 2007
My deepest condolences,
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Lou Glover
April 23, 2007
As I grew up in Otterburn Park, I knew the Worsley Family. As A paper boy, I delivered the Montreal Star to his brother's and mom's home and on several occasions was paid by the Gump himself. I am left with fond memories and was truly saddened when I learnt of his passing. R.I.P Gump
elaine marr
March 8, 2007
To the Worsley family
I am the daughter of Fred Worsley, who was Lorne's Scottish cousin and was very sad to hear of his passing. Our thoughts are with the family
Michael Ewart
March 2, 2007
To the Worsley Family:
Please accept my sincere condolences on behalf of the Ewart family. As a little boy growing up and playing hockey in Oterburn Park, I was thrilled when my father, the late Jim "little Jake" Ewart, introduced me to the Gumper - a real life NHL'er! And a Stanley Cup winner! And then to find out they had been friends! Wow! I enjoyed all the many Gumper stories dad shared with me. I think someone said it best in one of the earlier entries on this site, when they wrote that Gump's success gave the little guy, the underdog, the guy from Pt. St. Charles, or Cote St. Paul, or Otterburn Park, hope and encouragement to dream for more.
May he rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Michael Ewart
Scott Campbell
February 25, 2007
To Drew and family, Our deepest sympathies. God bless the Gump.
Ken Ballantyne
February 24, 2007
As a kid growing up in Beloeil and knowing his sons from school, I was always awed to be able to say that I knew "Gump". From caddying for him and his various entourages at the Golf Club to hoisting a couple with him at the "Au Fanal", he was and always will be, my Hero.
Rest In Peace, Gump.
My condolances to his Family and friends.
BARBARA WILSON
February 17, 2007
TO ALL THE WORSLEY FAMILY,MY FAMILY GREW UP WITH"THE GUMPER"OFTEN MY DAD SPOKE WITH HIM AT THE MONTENACH SHOPPING CENTER SATURDAY MORNINGS.HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE NHL MADE US FEEL SO PROUD!MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES.
Lee Silversides
February 14, 2007
My all-time favourite hockey player was Gump Worsley. As a kid growing up in northern Manitoba (Flin Flon, to be exact)in the early '60's, we used to listen to the Saturday night hockey games on the radio (no TV) and then go and play on the outdoor rinks emulating our favorite players. I recall one radio broadcast between the Montreal Canadians and the New York Rangers in which Gump was hit in the head with the puck, left the ice to get stitched up and returned to finish the game. Well, with only radio as the medium, you can imagine how it sounded to a 12 year old boy ... Wow! From that moment on, Gump was 'The Man', the Rangers were my team and that bond lasted a lifetime.
My condolences to the Worsley family from a life long fan.
Steve Mackisoc
February 7, 2007
My sincerest condolences to the Worsley family. The Gumper was always my Mother's favorite player on the Habs. My uncle, Art Kennedy, was a statistician I believe for the Canadiens organization for many years and we always got to see tons of photos and even meet some of the players. My mother thought Gump was just the nicest guy in the world and I carry many fond memories of my years in Verdun and all the hockey talk.
Lorne gave many great memories to many people playing a game he loved and he will be sorely missed.
Sharon Worsley
February 7, 2007
To the Worsley Family
I was sorry to hear of the passing of Gump. My father, Stewart Worsley was his cousin and as a young child he would tell me stories of what a great goalie Gump was. We always referred to him as Uncle Gump. My grandmother and grandfather, Margaret and Robert (Rab) Worsley would often send newspaper articles on Gump, to us in Australia.
When I moved back from Australia to Toronto 18 years ago, and would introduce myself to people they often would ask if that was Worsley as in Gump Worsley (especially if they were male and over 40). So after so many years he was still fondly remembered.
I do remember meeting him once as an adult, on the day he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto.
I am sorry I never had the pleasure of knowing him or your family more.
My deepest sympathy for your loss.
David Tyler
February 5, 2007
My deepest condolences to the entire Worsley family in your time of grieving.
God Bless you all!!!
Jack & Livia Di Sano-Mule
February 4, 2007
Our deepest sympathies to the Worsley family. We remember watching "Gump" when we were kids. A great goaltender for the Habs. May he rest in peace.
Lyn Thompson
February 4, 2007
To Lianne and family
So sorry for you loss Lianne, we lost touch when I moved to Ottawa when we were teens. I have fond memories of going to your house with Johanne Vincent.
My mother also has fond memories of talking to your dad on the bus going into Montreal.
My family also sends their condolences.
Take care Lyn
Lorna Wood
February 3, 2007
To the Worsley family;
I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Worsley. I have a unique story that I am willing to tell (since my father isn't here to tell it). I have the pleasure of being named after Mr. Worsley. The one problem was I was a girl so my father changed from Lorne to Lorna. He always called me Lorne (even my baby mug is enscribed Lorne) except when I was in trouble. I asked him why I was named after a hockey player and his answer was "Gump was the only person I knew who made it out of Point St. Charles" (my father grew up on Burgess St.) When Gump opened his restaurant we went to eat there and found out the meal was on the house because of why I was named. they had the best corn fritters I had ever tasted.
It was enjoyable watching Gump play hockey and it is a pleasure to be named in honour of him.
Donna LeBlanc Alan Stamper
February 3, 2007
To the whole Worsley Family.
Living still in Otterburn, the name Gump often came up in converstaion. He was a fine man and shall be missed by all.
Our sincere condolences.
Glenn Worsley
February 2, 2007
The passing of the Greatest goalie brings with it my sympathies as Gump was my Great Uncle. Mt father was Stewart and my Grandfather Robert.We migrated To Australia in the early 70's and lost track of the rest of MY family. Robert passed in the mid 70's and his son my Dad in 97. I have always wanted to find out more of my heritage and about the GREATEST goalie of all time.My Uncle Gump. I have a few pictures ofhim and know of his Stanley Cup wins but would always like to know more. I know he wont be lonely in heaven as Dad and Grandfather will be waiting for him. God bless Gump and God bless the Canadians.
Kevin Archibald
February 2, 2007
Gump was the first player after Jean Bellieveau that got me interested in hockey I first saw Gump during a commerical for Anacin in the Montreal Canadiens dresing room Really enjoyed him later in life when he was with the NorthStars
Leo Digirolamo
February 2, 2007
My dad was very friendly with the gump in the 60's and I remember going to the old boston garden as a kid to meet the gump after the games. I still have his goalie stick hanging with pride on the wall in my home. It was a game in 1971, a 4-4 tie, bruins and north stars. He saw about 70 shots that night, just incredible. He even got to sign the stick on June 5 1994 when he came to boston for an autograph show. It was the last time the Gump and my dad got to see each other. My condolences
Lori Simonds
February 2, 2007
Lianne and Family
I am sorry for your lost I am sending my sympathies to you and your family. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Lori Simonds & Corey Young
Mrs. Dorothy Kleinbeck
February 1, 2007
I am sending my sympathy to the Worsley family. Many years ago, however, I taught Drew Worsley, Gump's son, in 5th grade at Valley View School in Bloomington, MN. I remember him well . . . blonde and fair-skinned back then. I even remember where he sat in my classroom. Drew, I'm especially remembering you these days in the loss of your father.
I retired in 2001. My husband and I have lived in Bloomington for 35 years.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Dorothy Kleinbeck
Pat & Dick Swanson
February 1, 2007
To the best goalie and family friend. Many good laughs with Doreen and the Gumper. You'll be sadly missed by all the Dixon clan. Sincerly,
Patsy (nee Dixon) and Dick Swanson
Stephanie Pereira
February 1, 2007
Auntie Doreen & Family,
We were so sorry to hear about Uncle Lorne. I will always have memories of you and Uncle Lorne coming over to my parent's house for dinner and making us laugh so hard it hurt. He will be greatly missed. Our condolences. With Love, Stephanie, Ricardo, Nicholas & Lara.
Seth Barnum
February 1, 2007
"THE GUMPER",I'm sure anyone who strapped on the pads feels like they have lost a piece of their past. God bless your family.
Bruce Robbins
January 31, 2007
to Dean and all of your family, my most sincere sympathies. My favorite story is you telling of how you took your father's place for a Hockey Night in Canada interview after he had been beaned by a puck, and lamenting on national TV, "Mom, I need a ride home!"
Dan Currie
January 31, 2007
As a loyal Bruins fan, I have to admit: The Gumpa was probably the toughest and most thrilling and entertaining competitor I ever saw in my life.
Peter Whyte
January 30, 2007
Many a night I sat in The Montreal Forum to watch the Gumper, when he played for both New York, and Montreal.
He was "The Man".
God bless The Gumper, and his family.
Brian Singleton
January 30, 2007
My condolonces to the Worsley family. I was fortunate enough as a young boy to be entertained by " Gump" and the rest of my beloved Canadiens watching them on Saturday night TV. Gump was an inspiration to us all and a hero to many. When he made one of his fantastic stops I would brag to my friends as if Gump was an older brother or other close relative. I was fortunate enough to meet him once in my adult life and it was a memorable moment. God Bless.
Dave Durocher
January 30, 2007
I had heard about Gump growing up.
I didn't know much about him until I read Dave Bidini's book "The tropic of hockey". An excellent book in its' own wright, it praised Gump's autobiography. I read it and immediately became a fan of this unlikeliest of heroes. My partner, Jason Batten and I are fortunate to have the rights to Gump's story and are attempting to bring that story to the big screen so the world can remember or be introduced to one of the greats (from a time when being a professional goaltender was an elite club). It's too bad that there isn't room for heroes like Gump in todays game.
He will be sorely missed.
Joanne Sears
January 30, 2007
I am saddened to hear of the passing of "The Gumper". I remember going to a hockey game once in a while but was watching Gump and had no idea what the rest of the team was doing. He had a captivating presence on the ice and he will be very deeply missed on this earth. My sincerest condolences to the whole Worsley family. We have lost a great sports hero and a part of our childhoods has gone but somewhere, up there, a great hockey game is going on and Gump is in the net.
Rest in Peace.
bruce campbell
January 30, 2007
Here's to the incomparable Gumper...thanks for the great memories..and thanks to those who shared their thoughts...it's great to know that, off the ice, Gump was the person we saw on the ice...someone who loved to play hard and laugh hard, and always with one-of-a-kind panache...God speed my friend and Rest in peace....
Greg Howard
January 30, 2007
"Gump" was my idol, and still is, he inspired me to the point where I didn't wear a mask until it became manditory in Billings in the USHL in the mid 70's. I've even been given the nickname of "Gump" which I carry proudly.
jim ( big jim) zalewski
January 30, 2007
to the worsley family my sincere
sympathy's
Warren Brown
January 30, 2007
The Gumper was one of my boyhood heroes growing up in Montreal. My condolences to his family.
Charles Fyon
January 30, 2007
My sincere condolances to you Doreen and your children. Gump and I shared many jokes on each other when we played for the Verdun Cyclones. I also remember you and Gump getting engaged in the lobby of the Verdun Auditorium. May he rest in peace,
Cyrille Vandoorne (Van)
January 30, 2007
To the Worsley family: Courage!
I am one of a generation lucky enough to have grown up watching Lorne 'Gump' Worsley play, just a kid idolizing the Canadiens, my Canadiens de Montreal. I had never heard such names (Lorne and Gump) before. To us francophones he was "Gum Worsley". I cut out the Habs calendars to make a scrapbook. Thanks for that corner of my childhood. The dream never ended. The cups kept coming. We were the champs.
The dream makers pass but their work endures. Then others take up the torch as he once did. The dream lives.
Arigato gozaimashita.
caroline phelan-faddis
January 30, 2007
you will live in our hearts forever, sympathy to all family members, close friends and hockey buffs,
caroline phelan- faddis
Sue Feider(Macdonald)
January 30, 2007
My deepest condolences to all of you for your loss. I'll always remember the times I spent at your house and how welcomed I always felt. Rest in peace Mr.Worsley.
Todd Laster
January 30, 2007
Thanks Gump for swimming with me and Ted Harris at my favorite "swimming hole" in the Twin Cities-Bush Lake.
I was there to fish but since you guys wanted to swim I was in there with you!
My Dad was one of the original Season ticket holders Sec. YY Row 13.
And we lived right up the road from Wren Blair's house.
Thanks for all the memories!
You'll be happy we now have hockey in Springfield, Mo. and my son had the opportunity to win a Bantam State Championship in only our 5th year of skating!
Enjoy your Peace with the Lord!
Todd
Edina '73
Kimball Union Academy '74
Fred M. Tycoles
January 29, 2007
I grew up in The Pas,northern Manitoba. I was 4 years old, 1962 starting to play hockey and my favorite team was The Montreal Canadiens. As the years went on, "The Gumper" was a main icon for my developing, my love, for the greatest game on Earth. As I was a smaller player, my Dad would point out that Lorne "Gump" Worsley too was a small man playing in a big man's game. The Gumper inspired myself and thousands of up and coming young hockey player's in the late 50's and into the 60's. When I was in goal while playing road hockey, I was the "Gumper"! My condolences to the Worsely family, The Montreal Canadiens Hockey Club and to all the hockey fans who were inspired by Mr. Lorne "Gump" Worsley. Gotta Love Him. Wish I could have been in his skates for just one moment. God bless you.
anthony digirolamo
January 29, 2007
will always remember the gump coming to boston and having dinner at my parents house.when i was eight the gump help me buy my first pair of skates.
Ed Byrne
January 29, 2007
Ol'Gump is headed for the ultimate
"Goalie Crease in the Sky"As someone who knows first-hand how much fun he was to be around,I'm one of those lucky people.I first got acquainted with him while I was
a teenager working as one of the original stickboys for the Philadelphia Flyers and we'd take turns working in the visitor's dressing room for all the home games at the Spectrum.Nobody was more jovial or more of a character
in pulling pranks(or in having pranks pulled on himself)as a practical jokester than this guy,far more than his Canadien team
mates.But when it came time to guard the nets,nobody did it better:he was certainly in his heyday in the late 60's when he steered Les Habitants to 4 Stanley
Cups in five seasons.Even after moving to Minnesota and continuing in the same capacity with the North
Stars,I had the privilege of renewing the friendship with him when our club headed to Winnipeg for 3 weeks of training camp.That's
when you can really get to know somebody up close and personal,i.e.
living out of a motel room,eating
meals,two-a-day practices,team meetings,etc.and he was still as easy-going,gregarious and carefree as ever,even though he was approaching the twilight of his career.He was one good old guy.
William Granger
January 29, 2007
As a life-long New York Rangers fan, I fondly remember Mr. Worsley at the Rangers' Training Camps in Guelph, On in the '50's. After school, I'd catch the bus to the Guelph Memorial Gardens to watch the Rangers' practice, and later sitting beside "Gump" in the dressing room and getting his autograph. Later, at Don Cherry's Grapevine in Hamilton, I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Worsley again as an adult and having my picture taken with him. What excitement I felt as a child, an adult, and a fan and admirer of "the Gump". I even remember my Dad taking me to a game in Guelph when the Rangers played their farm team, The Biltmores. I was so happy to see him win the Stanley Cup with Les Canadiens, such a deserving credit to a hard working man,spouse, father, and hero to so many. Please accept my heartful condolences at this time of loss.
Sincerely,
Bill Granger
Guelph, ON
edward digirolamo
January 29, 2007
i'll always cherish the memories of watching the gump play hockey. whenever he was in boston he would spend as much time as he could at my house visiting with my dad who he became close to during his playing days. we always looked forward to when he came to town. he was a class act all the way.
Joan & Kevin McCarthy
January 29, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to all the Worsley family
ray dawe
January 29, 2007
Gump was one of the best goalies ever .Montreal lost a legend . my heart goes out to his family.
Ted Rysnik
January 29, 2007
Sincere condolences to the Worsley family... I'll never forget you 'Gump' , You were Special , You had Character ... thanks for the memories ....
Richard Johnson
January 29, 2007
To the Worsley Family:
Gump made many friends he never knew or met..God rest this merry gentleman. He was as courageous as any man who ever played between the pipes and was the model of "old school" manners as a representative of the NHL, the Canadiens and Rangers and his home city of Montreal. We shall not see his like again.
RICHARD ABRAMOWITZ
January 29, 2007
I STARTED FOLLOWING HOCKEY IN 1958.I WAS 13 YEARS OLD.I LIVED IN BROOKLYN NEW YORK.I LOVED THE NEW YORK RANGERS.MY IDOL WAS THE GUMPER.A GREAT GOALIE WHO WITH THE RANGERS AVERAGE 45-50 SAVES A GAME.
russ adams
January 29, 2007
To a guy who put character into hockey. Many fond childhood memories of Gump and the Habs. All the best to his family at this difficult time
Donald Taylor
January 29, 2007
My sympathy to the Worsley family. My dad took me to all the industial league games at the Verdun Auditorium when I was about 10. Then on the evenings when Gump would visit the Young family (my neighbours) on Leclaire street, I would be right there.
Gerry Salhani
January 29, 2007
Sincere condolences to the Worsley family...I've told this story many times over my 53 years as a Habs fan. My first recollection of "Gump", was in the sixties, watching a game from the Forum on our old black and white TV back in Sudbury, with my Dad, a native Montrealer, who passed his love for the Habs onto his three sons. I was maybe 10 years old at the time. During a stoppage in the play against Toronto, Gump left his crease, skated furiously to the blueline, and unleased a profanity laced assault, directed at the ref, every word of which could be heard loud and clear over the speakers of our TV...my Dad and I both looked at eachother in total astonishment, not really believing what we just heard. It was the first time in the history of television, that swear words could be heard so clearly and precisely. It's a moment I'll never forget...to see the passion with which he played the game, you just knew he must have been a ton of fun to play with, a real character, and, an awesome goalie...R.I.P. "Gump".
Tom LeBlanc
January 29, 2007
Fond Memories.
Rest in Peace
Bryan Fantie
January 29, 2007
Dear Dean and family:
I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad holds a very special place in the hearts of many.
(Remember bridge, hockey, and, sometimes, working at Manchester Liners in the 70s...)
Ralph Bennett
January 29, 2007
My sincerest condolences to the Family. The Gumper is a memory from my childhood even prior to his NHL Stardom. My family used to attend Friday Night Industrial League games at the Verdun Auditorium in the early 50's and Gump was goalie for CNR. In the summer he used to come over to Greenfield Park and play soccer against our local team. He was always a hero of mine. God rest his soul.
Gerry & Brad Park
January 29, 2007
We will remember him, as we knew him, always had a good joke or one liner. Hated to fly but loved a good cruise!
John & Lorrie Richards
January 29, 2007
Drew and Pam
We are sorry to hear about your loss, our thoughts are with you and your family
Judy (Brown) Wright
January 29, 2007
Doreen
My thoughts and prayers are with you
Lori
January 29, 2007
My deepest sympathies to Doreen and the family on the passing of Lorne. I have fond memories of seeing him goaltending from my youth & I hold dear the Hockey Hall of Fame passes he gave to me in 1996. He will never be forgotten & will be in all of our for-ever.
Mark Laxer
January 29, 2007
Liane,
To you and your Family my deepest sympathies.
May all of the memories you have be good ones.
Sincerely,
Mark Laxer
harold weaver
January 29, 2007
My sympathy to the Worsley family. The Gumper was one of my favorite goalies in the NHL. I admired his style, character & most of all his dedication to be a winner. He will be missed..
Peter Komlos
January 29, 2007
What a man he was! I was about 16 years old when I met him. I was delivering pickles and sourkraut, made by my father, to his restaurant in Dorval.He was so nice to me. The way he spoke to me, and told me a few anectodes. He was just a great lover of people.
May G-d rest his soul.
Dan Adelstein
January 29, 2007
As a child growing up in Mtl during the 50's I would stand on the street looking into a TV store window watching my beloved Rangers play. Needless to say the temperatures were brutal but my idol was in nets and that's all I needed to see. I eventually moved to NYC in 1960 and saw Gump play in MSG....what memories In 1979 I met him in NY and presented him with my childhood scrapbook. Thanks Doreen for sharing this moment with us. My God bless you all....
Susan Fox nee Dixon
January 29, 2007
Doreen & Family,
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Although I was the "baby" of the "Dixon" family and I didn't get to know you as well as my older siblings, I have heard some of the good stories from my brother Ralph and sister Marion about you. You were part of our large family and I know you will always be remembered fondly for the great hockey player you were and your great personality.
Susan Dixon (Fox)
Steve Lunney
January 28, 2007
One of my heroes, I was pleased to read Red Fishers story about Gump - not to be forgotten how much success he had while with les Canadiens. I loved playing goal as a youngster, and I always did, and still do, call myself "Gump" when I get in front of the goal.
Thank you.
Andy Miller
January 28, 2007
To The Worsley Family - I was deeply saddened to learn that one of my sports heroes had died. I grew up in Plattsburgh, NY sixty miles south of Montreal and Gump immediately caught my attention for both his skill and his quick wit. I had his poster on my wall when I was in college and when I became a goalie in "hall soccer", the other guys started call me "Gump." It was an honor. May God bless you at this time and help you by remembering a life well-lived.
Frederick Frechette
January 28, 2007
My deepest sympathy to Lorne Worsley's family and all of his fans. Gump Worsley was my favorite NHL player when I was in my teens as he played for the NY Rangers.I was a goaltender in the those years at school and he was my hero. I feel like a part of those past years have now slipped away. I am gratefull for all those exciting NHL games he provided to thousands of hockey fans , young and old. Thank you Gump Worsley. May you rest in peace
Gordon Snee
January 28, 2007
To Doreen and family.My prayers and condolences.I have fond memories of The Gumper.His time with The Habs were great years for the team.He sure loved the game.Doreen i remember your wedding day.A Great Guy he will be missed.I am still a Hab Fan.God bless all the Family.Gordon Snee Brighton Ontario.
Bob Stewart
January 28, 2007
As a young boy in 1955 and a goalie, growing up just west of the Montreal Forum I had a picture of Gump Worsley, my hockey hero on my wall. This morning fifty two years later and with a tear in my eye I look up on my den wall at a beautiful picture of Gump that he signed for me many years ago and said thanks for the wonderful memories. My thought go out to the family and all who mourn the passing of a legend.
Annie Boulanger
January 28, 2007
Sincere Condoleances for the loss of your father.
Linda Boden
January 28, 2007
My deepest sympathies to the family. Although I never met "Gump" my parents, Dave and Edna Boden, spoke of him often. My mother, was a distant cousin of his. I just lost my mother on Dec 22, 2007 and can relate to the sadness you must be feeling.
My thoughts are with you.
Bob & Audrey Welling
January 28, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to Doreen and the family on the passing of Lorne. I am sitting here looking at the picture he autographed for me at your house no to long ago, (LEGEND OF THE CREASE) the name fits you well old friend,....going to miss you, it`s been a lot of years.
Bob & Audrey Welling
Jan DeGriselles
January 28, 2007
To Doreen and family,
We were so sorry to hear about Gumpy. We have so many good memories of all of you and your time spent in Minnesota. Gump was a special person and we were so fortunate to consider him a friend. Our hearts go out to you all.
Jan, Denny, Justin and Jaime DeGriselles
Ed LEPINE
January 28, 2007
My sincere condolences to Lorne's family.. Gump and I started work together in 1944 at the old Northern Electric as office boys.I watched him grow from a kid with a frozen face and feet at the outdoor rinks to the fantastic goalie that he became in the NHL. Gump will be sorely missed by all that new him, as a terrific man and sportsman.
Ed Lepine
christine perry
January 28, 2007
Sad news to hear about Gump's passing.Growing up I heard wonderful stories of his friendship with my late father John Robert (Bob) Perry who lived on Congregation Street and was one of his friends who taught Gump how to play hockey.Dad spoke very highly of the Worsley family thru the years and went to many of Gump's games.Rest In Peace Gumper.
Dan Bennett
January 28, 2007
To the Gummper a man, a legend who made this game what it is today in the hearts of Canadians.
You will be missed but you live within us forever.
A fan forever
Les F
January 28, 2007
See Ya Gump,..........what a super Montreal Character you were
We appreciate all you brought,to the ice & life in general
Thanks and Best Regards from
Les & Teresa ,Victoria BC
Modeste Deneumoustier
January 28, 2007
To the Worsley family: I extend my sincerest condolences and deepest sympathies on the passing of your beloved "Gump"; he has joined his fellow players in the Pantheon of Hockey Greats. May he Rest in Peace.
Lillian Derome
January 28, 2007
Frances, Doreen and Families
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Daniel Rosensweig
January 28, 2007
To Doreen & Family, my sincerest condolences. Thanks to Dick Irvin's book on goaltenders, I got some great insight on his life with the Habs, and what Wren Blair did to extend Gump's career.
To Gump, learning through Dick's writings how you hated to fly, this ex-Montrealer hopes G-d passed you a train ticket to heaven! Also, thanks for the laughs you gifted to us readers in that book.
Wally McCulloch
January 28, 2007
We had no TV in the small town where I grew up and I used to spend Saturday nights listening to the Canadiens play with the Gump in goal. He was my favorite player. When we got TV I couldn't wait to actually watch Gump and the Canadiens in action. They are great memories.
My condolences to his family.
winston allison
January 28, 2007
To "The Gumper" . Thanks Gump for the good memories of watching you play. From a Verdun boy to a Point boy, thanks for the ice time!!!
Bob Davey
January 28, 2007
Greatest goalie ever
Karl Cavanagh
January 28, 2007
My sympathy to the family. I knew Lorne Jr. from our days on Shuter St. In Toronto. We lost touch but I hope he is OK and that he will write me back. God Bless Karl
J Batten
January 28, 2007
My blessing to the Worsley family. Gump's legend will always live.
Chris Sides
January 28, 2007
Deepest sympathies to the Worsley Family. I can remember seeing one of his boys, I think it was Dean, wearing his west division all-star jersey at school, seeing the Gumper at his golf tournament in Beloeil and all the tremendous hockey he displayed for us over the years...one of my all-time favorites!
Harvey Elson
January 28, 2007
my condolances to a great hockey player, a great man and a great friend. Gump was representative of the really great goaltenders of our time, the likes of which we have not seen in several years. May he rest in Peace
Heather & George McRae
January 28, 2007
To Doreen & Family, George & I will always cherish our memories of Lorne. We will miss him dearly. Lots of Love, Heather & George
Robin McRae
January 28, 2007
To Auntie Doreen & Family, We were so saddened to hear of Uncle Lornes passing. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. He will be greatly missed. All our Love, Robin, Ed, Ryan, Erin & Adam
jim wilson
January 28, 2007
my heart felt condolonces go out to the entire Worsley family as well as members of the Montreal Canadians. as a youth i remember the 'gumper' playing his heart out against the Toronto Maple Leafs on many occasions. his memory will live on forever.
Phil Winch
January 28, 2007
Gump was an idol in my youth and an inspiration as a young goaltender. Transititioning the face mask and no mask era, his image will forever be imbedded in hockey lore, along with his energetic play and evident passion for the game.
Phil Winch
Sarnia
Gita Kizell Pearl
January 28, 2007
I remember the Gump very fondly from my years as a Habs hockey fan in the '70's.
My condolences to his family
Lynn MacPherson
January 28, 2007
Our family followed your career as young children & my mom & dad went to your games before the NHL. Mom was saying today, she & my dad & my Aunt Cellie & her boyfriend went to the Verdun Auditorium & parts of NY before you became a great icon. My mom is Jessie (low), her mom was Maggie Worsley (Uncle Bill's sister). What a wonderful man, and a great Canadien!
Barry & Jennifer McRae
January 28, 2007
We send our sympathies to our family at this difficult time.
Gary Mace
January 28, 2007
Condolences to the Worsley family on their loss. I think "Gump" said it best in an interview he gave to the LEGENDS of HOCKEY April 6, 2004, "When I broke in, there were only six goaltenders in the National Hockey League." "We were the best in the world." Gumper you were, without a doubt, one of the best. R.I.P.
Luigi Colizza
January 28, 2007
My heartfelt sympathhies to the Worsley family. I have fond memories of Gump, not only as the goalkeeper of the Habs, but also as a staunch and passionate player on the soccer field.
He will be in my prayers.
Luigi F Colizza
Sandra Eden Lavigne
January 28, 2007
Thinking of you with heartfelt sympathy, may beautiful memories give you strength in these difficult days, it was a pleasure to have watched "Gump" as a goalie, he gave us many happy hours of enjoyable hockey, Rest in peace.
ralph frank
January 28, 2007
another great from our era passes on but will not be forgotten. mememories of the gump are stll vivid. a great sportsman and human being. may he have eternal peace.
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