GORDON CRAIGIE PARKS, Q.C.

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GORDON CRAIGIE PARKS, Q.C. Peacefully, in his sleep in Clearwater Beach, FL on Tuesday February 28, 2006 during his 80th year. Beloved, only son of the late Margot E. Duthoit Parks and the late Norman John Parks. Gordie was the much loved best friend and husband of over 48 years, to Shirley Tucker-Parks; a caring and very dear father to Richard (Michelle) and Ian (Liana) and a loving grandpa to Caitlin, Dylan, Alexandra and Nicholas. Born in Winnipeg on November 15, 1926 he obtained his Arts and Law degrees from the University of Manitoba. His career was spent first in the office of the Judge Advocate General and then at External Affairs from 1967 until his retirement in 1990. Gordie was a generous, witty soul who loved his family, his friends, a good Scotch, a good joke and the many travels in various parts of the world that he and Shirley shared during his retirement. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Moss Feaster Funeral Home 802 N. Fort Harrison Road. Clearwater, FL 33755. 727-446-2375. A memorial service will be held in Ottawa in May. In memoriam donations may be made to the Ottawa Heart Institute Alumni www.ottawaheartalumni.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 03, 2006