GORDON LLEWELLYN MILLS

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GORDON LLEWELLYN MILLS With heavy hearts the family of Gordon Mills announce his peaceful passing at home on November 7, 2013. Gordon now joins his beloved dogs Charley, Digger and CD but leaves behind many people who will miss him dearly. His wife of 32 years, Marie, brother Ralph, sister Marion and three sons Kerry (Lorie), Kevin (Rae), Scott and their mother Audrey. Gordon also had three stepchildren Lisa (Carey), Dana (Grant), Jason (Leslie) as well as several grandchildren Dylan, Georgia, Sarah, Kathryn (Arlo), Zach, Zoe, Blake, Brett, Brandi, Mackenzie, Brenlee, Laine and Jonah, and one great-granddaughter Isadora. Gordon was born November 4, 1930 in Fleming, SK, the son of Ralph and Pearl, where he grew up on the family farm. Gordon's life brought him many careers from farming to electronics, insurance, industrial equipment sales and lastly to building his own business, Allquip Industrial Supply, from 1994 until his retirement in the summer of 2012 at the age of 81. Gordon was also a big fan of both hockey and baseball. His favourite professional teams were the Montreal Canadiens and New York Yankees. He and Marie spent many hours together watching their teams play. It wasn't only the professional teams that had Gordon's attention, he was very involved with coaching and managing his sons' hockey and baseball teams in their younger years and continued on as a huge fan and supporter of his grandchildren in their love for hockey as well. The boys always knew where to find Grandpa Gordon in the stands, just had to look for the bright orange hunting toque. Gordon was a kind, quiet, gentle and loving man. He had an incredible intellect, wonderful unassuming wit and sense of humour that was enjoyed by everyone. It was his endless hard work and determination that made him successful in everything he put his mind to and it was absolutely this same determination that brought him home after 319 days in hospital. Sadly we lost him after only a few short days. Gordon you will be greatly missed, always loved and forever respected. Heaven just got very lucky! The family would like to thank Dr. Jeremy Lipschitz and the staff of GH3 and S.I.C.U. at Health Sciences Centre for their wonderful care and kindness towards Gordon during his long stay. As well Gordon's family extend an invitation for friends to join them at Southdale Community Club, 254 Lakewood Blvd., on Tuesday, November 19 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a Celebration of Gordon's Life. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter, 3062 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3K 0Y1. THOMSON FUNERAL HOME 669 BROADWAY, WINNIPEG, MB R3C 0X4 783-7211 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsonfuneralchapel.com
Publish Date: Nov 16, 2013

GORDON LLEWELLYN MILLS It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Gordon, on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at his residence. Complete obituary to appear in Saturday, November 16, 2013 publication. THOMSON FUNERAL HOME 669 BROADWAY, WINNIPEG, MB R3C OX4 783-7211 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsonfuneralchapel.com
Publish Date: Nov 9, 2013

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 16, 2013