Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

George W. Gordon

Male 1910 - 1990  (80 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  George W. Gordon was born 1910, of, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Mayor George W. Gordon and Gertrude R. Holsworth); died 31 Jan 1990, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-8501P
    • Elected Office: 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Kitchener

    Notes:

    GORDON, Dr. George W. -- Suddenly, at K-W Hospital, on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 1990, Dr. George Gordon, of Kitchener, age 79 years. At the time of his death, Dr. Gordon was still actively involved in the operation of the family optometry practice. his career spanned a 62 year period at the Ontario Street locations. He was a former alderman for the City of Kitchener, He was a member and past president of the K-W Junior Chamber of Commerce/ Jaycees; a member of the Twin city Masonic Lodge No. 509 AF & AM; Guelph chapter of Rose Croix; Guelph Lodge of Perfection, Moore Consistory, Hamilton; Mocha Temple, London, Ont. and the Waterloo County Shrine Club. George was a former member of Kitchener Granite Club, Rockway Golf Club, Kiwanis, Sales and Ad Club and a founding member Kitchener Sports Association. He enjoyed over 50 years of involvement with the Boy Scouts culminating in his appointment as Assistant District Commissioner of the North Waterloo Boy Scouts of Canada. He was also awarded Three Beads Gilwellian for outstanding contributions to scouting. He was a long-time member and elder at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Beloved husband of Kay (Kellerman); loving and special father of Bonnie Gordon, Sandra and her husband Blaire Foote, George W. Gordon Jr., and his wife Susan, all of Kitchener. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren. Todd and Kimberly Foote and Ryan Gordon. Brother of Margaret (Mrs. Frank Burchett) of Kitchener, Janet (Mrs. George House) of Hamilton and Brother-in-law of Tena Gordon of Kitchener. He was predeceased by his parents, George Gordon and the former Gertrude Holzworth and his brother Donald Gordon. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, today (Friday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At noon Saturday, transfer will be made to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 84 Queen St. N., Kitchener, for funeral service at 2 p.m., with Rev. Grant MacDonald and Rev. Chester Lewis officiating. Private family committal service at Woodland cemetery.

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 1 Feb 1990

    Elected Office:
    Years Served: 1956

    George — Kathleen G. Kellerman. Kathleen was born 1914; died 2004; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Mayor George W. Gordon was born 1884; died 1955.

    Other Events:

    • Business: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gordon's Good Glasses
    • Elected Office: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mayor - councillor - Kitchener
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-154693P

    Notes:

    Elected Office:
    Years Served: 1931-36, 1938-39 (Mayor), 1940-41

    George — Gertrude R. Holsworth. Gertrude was born 1888, , Ontario, Canada; died 1981; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Gertrude R. Holsworth was born 1888, , Ontario, Canada; died 1981; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Gertrude R. Gordon
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-154695

    Children:
    1. 1. George W. Gordon was born 1910, of, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jan 1990, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Margaret Gertrude Gordon was born 29 Oct 1911, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 2009, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Janet Gordon was born 1916, Dundas, West Flamborough Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.