Passed away after a lengthy illness at the age of 87 years with his family by his side. Gordie was predeceased by his wife Ellen Morton Thomlinson (nee Miller) in 1978. He will be sadly missed by his children Marilyn (Peter) Ferguson, Shirley (Mike) Irving and Brenda (Michael) Rycroft. He will also be missed by his 3 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. There will be a memorial service held at the Graham Giddy Funeral Home, 280 St. David street south, Fergus on Tuesday November 7th at 11:00 am in the funeral home chapel. The family has asked that any memorial donations be directed towards the Groves Memorial Hospital in Fergus. (519)843-3100