GORDON ALEXANDER MACKIE

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(...continued) GORDON ALEXANDER MACKIE In 2008 Leo Ledohowski, along with a crafty team of Blue Bomber Alumni, initiated the return of Bud Grant to present Grey Cup rings for those "Glory Years" in the late 1950s and early 1960s to all players and staff. "Ring in the night" was hosted with such eloquence by the "Voice of the Bombers", Bob Irving, and was a tribute weekend and banquet that will be remembered for years to come. A very special thank you to Canad-Inns. The Pemby Brew House was Gordie's Saturday afternoon "Walk through Memory Lane" with jazz aficionados and good friends listening to Winnipeg's talent. George Reznik, Bob Jackson, Billy McMahon, Jimmy Gillis, Frank Burke, Craig Fotheringham, Brian Klowak, David Hildebrand, Janice Findlay...the list goes on and on, thanks to the Druxman family. The family would like to thank Dr. Daeninck, the Home Care and Palliative Care Teams for allowing a dignified finale of Gordie's "Fourth Quarter" and final "Round". As per Gordie's wishes, a private family service has been held. A celebration of his life is to be held May 8, at Canad Inns Polo Park from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice may be made. Wojcik's Winnipeg Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Ave., 204-897-4665, is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 31, 1969