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GORDON SOMERSET SMITH
Born: Jul 15, 1948
Date of Passing: Oct 18, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGORDON SOMERSET SMITH
After a lengthy battle with Dementia and Parkinson’s, Gordon passed away peacefully the morning of October 18, 2024, at the age of 76, with his daughters by his side.
He was predeceased by wife Dianne (nee Lafrenière) and brother Michael. Survived by daughters, Ainslie (Jonny), Andrea, granddaughter Maeve, sisters-in-law, Brenda, Lorraine (Lee), Yvette (Earl) and many extended family and friends.
Born to parents John and Evelyn. Gord grew up in Silver Heights attending Strathmillan School and Silver Heights Collegiate. He completed his Degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of Manitoba, 1971. Gord and Dianne met at the Centennial Concert Hall and married June 16, 1973. They had 40 happy years together; taking trips, going to the lake, and raising their two daughters until her passing in 2010.
Gord spent 30 years with Manitoba Telephone System (MTS), working in Selkirk, Portage La Prairie and Winnipeg. A long-time member of The Rotary Club, The Antique Automobile Association and a volunteer with Junior Achievement.
Gord grew up spending time at Wanasing Beach with his parents and eventually built a cottage for his own family in 1988. He spent summers tinkering, leisurely finishing the cottage, while still enjoying time boating and relaxing with close friends. He will be fondly remembered for his dad jokes, good-humoured nature and his enormous heart.
Celebration of Life at Glen Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery Monday, November 4, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.
Donations can be made to:
Alzheimer Society Manitoba
https://alzheimer.mb.ca/you-can-help/donate/
Parkinson Canada
https://www.parkinson.ca/getinvolved/
waystogive/
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 26, 2024, Oct 26, 2024
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Gord, Dianne and girls lived across the road from us in Southdale. We shared many great times together. Gord has the GREATEST smile and heart. His love for his family was amazing. May he rest in peace. - Posted by: Kirby and Jessica Watson (friends) on: Nov 03, 2024
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Saddened to learn of Gordon’s passing. Uncle Henri helped Diane with family photographs before she died. Sincere sympathies to all the family. - Posted by: Shelagh Morrow (Partner of Henri Lafreniere who was Diane’s Uncle. ) on: Nov 02, 2024
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So very sorry to hear of Gord's passing. I knew him when he worked at MTS in Portage La Prairie. We were at small group of people at the MTS office in Portage, so got to know all who worked in our building. I have fond memories of your Dad, and your Mom, from their time here. Deepest condolences to you girls and your families. Very sorry to also see your Mom had passed. Healing hugs to you all 💜💜 - Posted by: Bernadette Parrack (Friend) on: Oct 28, 2024
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So very sad to hear of Gordon's passing. My condolences to his family. So many memories at the best beach ever - Wanasing. - Posted by: Tannis Storsater (cousin) on: Oct 27, 2024
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Gord grew up living across the street from us. We were high school friends and neighbors. He was so much fun in his own quiet way, and an overall good guy with a keen sense of humor. I loved all the Smith family. I know he will be missed by many. My sincere sympathies to his daughters and their families, and to his many friends. - Posted by: Lorraine De Jaeger Powelson (Friend and neighbor) on: Oct 26, 2024
