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KENNETH GEORGE GORDON
Date of Passing: Jun 06, 2015
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KENNETH (KEN) GEORGE GORDON It is with profound sadness and utter disbelief that we say goodbye to our "Kenny". Kenneth George Gordon passed away peacefully after complications following surgery on Saturday, June 6, 2015. Words cannot express the hole that will be left in the hearts of family members at this sudden and unexpected loss. Ken is survived by his wife Marvie Gordon; two daughters, Becki (Ryan) Moss and Brianna (Lindsay) Gordon; and granddaughter Emma; his sister Gayle (Wayne) McAskie; his brother Jeff (Twylla) Gordon and their son Brock (Casey) Gordon, and daughter Melainee (Kyle) Glass; his sister-in-law Candice Gordon and her daughter Dayna Gordon, as well as his great-nieces and nephews, and many uncles, aunts and cousins. He was predeceased by his mother Marie (Mary) Gordon (1981), his father James Phillip Kitchener Gordon (2009), his nephew Gregory James Gordon (1981) and his brother James Robert Gordon (2002). Ken was born in Pilot Mound on April 29, 1954. Ken enjoyed many sports throughout his life and was proud of his accomplishments in baseball, hockey and golf. He also enjoyed teaching his daughters these skills and both coached and reffed fastball and ringette. He was employed with Manitoba Hydro in various capacities for 39 years from 1972 to 2011. The highlight of his career was definitely his opportunity to work in Tanzania with Manitoba Hydro International for nine months in 2010. His work in Tanzania sparked a travel bug with Ken and he thoroughly enjoyed travelling with his wife Marvie, touring Western Europe, going on safari in Africa and last year's trip to the British Isles. He also enjoyed a few winters as a snowbird in Mesa, Arizona. The past few months were very difficult in regards to Ken's health and diagnosis but the bright light in his life was the time he got to spend with his eight month old granddaughter Emma. He was an amazing "papa". A memorial service will be held at the United Church in Meadowood at 1111 Dakota St. on Friday, June 12, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 10, 2015
Condolences & Memories (21 entries)
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My condolences to Ken's family. He was a fine athlete, a hard worker, a family man, and someone with a quick sense of humour. He will be missed. - Posted by: Bill Theunissen (Friend) on: Aug 03, 2015
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So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Marvie and Ken...such good people...you've touched many and have a strong legacy to show for it. - Posted by: Geoff Dueck Thiessen () on: Jun 30, 2015
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Sorry to hear of the sudden loss of Ken, as I knew him. We became friends back in 1972 when he first started with Hydro as my rodman while working at Notigi. It so happened that on his first helicopter ride we were in a crash, we both walked away unharmed, which he has likely told you. Again sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Brian Misener (Fellow worker) on: Jun 29, 2015
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I was shocked to hear the sad news. It was always fun when ever the family got together. I had looked forward to seeing Ken and Marvie last winter but time did not permit. All our best to Marvie and family - Posted by: Hugh Gordon (cousin) on: Jun 25, 2015
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So very sad to hear of the sudden passing of Ken who we met while on holiday 12 months ago. Deepest sympathy to Marvie and family . A lovely friend we won't forget . Kevin & Rosalyn O'Shanassy Victoria Australia - Posted by: Kevin & Rosalyn O'Shanassy (friends from Australia) on: Jun 25, 2015
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Our hearts are with you Marvie and your beautiful family through these tragic days. Though we can only imagine how devastating this has been for you, we pray with you that Love will get you through each hour and each day. We love you. Dave & Colette xxoo - Posted by: Dave and Colette Macpherson (Friends) on: Jun 20, 2015
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Well meet again don't know where don't know when but I know we will again my friend. - Posted by: So very sorry to hear the passing of Ken . (Fellow worker ) on: Jun 19, 2015
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We are shocked and saddened to hear of Ken's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Marvie, Becki, Brianna and all of his loved ones. May wonderful memories bring them comfort during this tragic time. Nancy and Gaston Proteau and family. - Posted by: Nancy and Gaston Proteau () on: Jun 17, 2015
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May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead, my sincere condolences. - Posted by: barry boyachek (Friend) on: Jun 13, 2015
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Gordon family at this difficult time. Marvie, we remember those joyous times when we formed a rowdy cheering section when Becki and Rachel were the star baseball players. Our deepest condolences on Ken's passing. May his memory and good deeds bring you strength in the passing days and months. - Posted by: Brian, Renee and Rachel Kaplan (Friends) on: Jun 13, 2015
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My sincerest condolences to you and all those who loved Ken and to those who will miss him very much. Like many others I knew Ken growing up in Swan River. During the school summers I worked at the Community Inn for Ken's mom Mary and Ken & Jeff would often drop by to see what was going on and grab a meal since his Mom worked almost every evening. Ken had one of the warmest personalities with an irrepressible twinkle in his eye and a mischievous smile. For anyone who shared a Facebook page with Ken, you could see how proud he was of his 'girls'. He share many inspirational postings with others and always a standup guy who wanted everyone to enjoy the best of life. May you find peace and comfort in knowing that Ken has a special place in so many hearts. I am a better person for having known him. Though Ken's presence in this world will be forever missed, he is an indomitable soul. - Posted by: Carolyn M. McKay, Calgary, AB (School friend from Swan River) on: Jun 13, 2015
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Our thoughts and prayers to the family. It was a pleasure to have know Ken and shared time and experiences. - Posted by: Dwight Ullberg (Friend and co-worker) on: Jun 12, 2015
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Ken was the little boy who lived across the street when I was growing up in Swan River. We knew him as Mutt. My sincere condolences to all his family. May he rest in peace. - Posted by: Wendy (Curry) Kraushaar (Childhood neighbor in Swan River) on: Jun 11, 2015
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Unbelievable, I am so sorry to hear of such a loss for the family. Ken was definitely one of the good ones and I have some very fond memories of some good times we shared so many years ago. - Posted by: Gord Sando (friend and one time co-worker) on: Jun 11, 2015
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Kenny was a family friend from Swan River our condolences to his family. - Posted by: Terry Boyachek and family (friend) on: Jun 11, 2015
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My thoughts and prayers are with Marvie and her family as they cope with this tremendous loss. You have all been through an enormous amount of unfair hardships. May the love that unites you as a strong family, along with your treasured memories of Ken, see you through the dark days ahead. Take it one day at a time and reach out to those around you in your times of need. I am so sorry for your loss. Much love to all of you. ❤️Jenn Radomsky (& family) - Posted by: Jennifer Radomsky (Friend) on: Jun 11, 2015
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Ken was synonymous to FUN, He was forever full of wit, which he shared generously, generating a raucous of laughter from myself. He is a person you can NEVER forget. I always had a great time with "The Gordon Boys", - Posted by: Jayne .g Leadbeater (Minish) (School friend from Swan River, MB) on: Jun 11, 2015
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Kenny was a great guy, responsible citizen, very proud husband and father. We enjoyed a tremendous fishing trip to Zed lake a couple of years ago. His sense of humour and positive attitude were infectious. I had the good fortune of talking to Kenny several times at Cancer care where we both were being treated. He was so positive about his recovery I have a hard time believing his passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences Marvie and family - Posted by: Brian Thompson (Friend) on: Jun 10, 2015
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I will always remember his quick wit and infectious laugh!! We had some pretty good times together... You will be missed my friend... - Posted by: Darwin Robertson (Friend - co-worker) on: Jun 10, 2015
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I am dismayed at the out-turn of events. It is extremely sad to loose a young man in the prime of life. He was a great person and will be missed by many. Our prayers for the Gordon family. - Posted by: Ronald H Hoffman (Cousin) on: Jun 10, 2015
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Rest easy, my friend. - Posted by: Joe Maloney (Friend and one-time co-worker) on: Jun 10, 2015
