GORDON ALBERT LUGG -

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GORDON ALBERT LUGG 1921 - 2011 After living a full life of 90 years and recent struggles with health issues Gordon Lugg, with his family at his side, said It's time I went and peacefully passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2011. Gordon is predeceased by his parents Wilhelmina and Albert Henry, brother Bill, and is survived by his wife Mary (Maxon), his son Kendall (Anna), daughter Kathy (Stewart), and sister Muriel (Will). Gordon was blessed to have grandchildren Christie, Shawna and David, and Jennifer and great-grandchildren Keenan, Kalen, Bodhi, and Jackson. He was also blessed to have many wonderful nieces and nephews, extended family with roots in Lockport, Brandon, Edmonton, Burnaby, Mission, and Surrey. He was fortunate to have many great-nieces and great-nephews. Gordon was born on August 26, 1921 in Winnipeg on Marjorie Street and grew up on Sutherland Street now known as Winston Road. He started working at Manitoba Bridge and Iron Works in 1939 as an apprentice machinist before joining the Royal Canadian Navy (HMCS CHIPPAWA) to aid in the war effort in 1942. Shortly after enrolling he was mobilized and served on several others ships as a Lead Stoker. As the result of an explosion onboard ship he was injured and honourably discharged in 1945. After recovering from his injury Gordon returned to Winnipeg and continued his career as a machinist first at Manitoba Bridge and Iron Works and then at Dominion Bridge where he worked hard putting in overtime shifts and skilled work for many years. After meeting and charming the love of his life Gordon married Mary Maxon of Selkirk on April 17, 1948. Gord, as most St. James people do, had an allegiance to the area and built their lives on Lyle Street and Aldrich Avenue. Gordon played an active role as a union leader with the United Steelworkers of America, Local 4095. He then succeeded in becoming the foreman of the machine shop and eventually retired in 1983 after 44 years of working hard in the steel industry. Gordon was a member of King Edward Masonic Lodge and Army, Navy, Air Force Veteran #283, and the Royal Naval Artificer Apprentices. Gordon admired the men and women of the Canadian Forces but his heart is tied to the Navy. In his youth Gordon was active in hockey and speedskating and then traded his skates for curling rocks. Gord always enjoyed golf and later in life had lots of fun playing in Florida with his sister Muriel and the creative scorekeeper Will, and several snowbird friends. Gordon was an avid sports fan but was forever faithful to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He somehow managed to convince mom to share in his passion for watching women's golf. Perhaps that was before they purchased their second TV. Gordon cherished the 63 years he spent with his wife Mary which included annual family vacations camping across Western Canada ending in British Columbia, plus trips to Hawaii, Arizona and Southern United States. His favourite pastime was the Lugg family cottage in the Whiteshell where he loved swimming, boating, water-skiing, fishing and several late night card games. Meals on the BBQ were always savoured, especially when they were done on the rotisserie. Anyone who got to know Gordon, realized he was not only a practical joker, but had the ability to put anyone at ease, was sincere and had a heart of gold. His proudest accomplishment was to provide for the needs of his family. He was an honest man, who always put his family first. The family wishes to extend sincere thanks to the nurses, doctors and staff at St. Boniface General Hospital who cared for him in the OR, ICU, step-down unit, and the surgical ward. A memorial service will take place at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at Neil Bardal Funeral Centre, 3030 Notre Dame Avenue (across from Brookside Cemetery). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, 10 - 120 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G2. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE (204) 949 - 2200 nbardal.mb.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 05, 2011