GORDON KEITH GREGG

Condolences & Memories (9 entries)

• Dear Lee, Kaitlyn and Jacqueline, Please except my heart felt condolences on your loss. Although Gordy and I never hung out much, as we lived in different ends of town I always had a great time and looked forward to our families get together Boxing day was an annual one for the McNaughton clan, and It was great to spend time with my cousin Gordy. A great guy, lots of fun with a very grand sense of humor. He will be missed. Vern Lovell-Simons - Posted by: Vern Simons (cousin) on: Apr 01, 2018

• Who was Gordie Gregg I grew up in Morse Place so it was kinda “across the track” from the rest of East and North Kildonan. I’m not sure when Jimmy T and I first became pals. Maybe the Curtis?? My roommate was tight with Dougie Cox so we started hanging west of the tracks. I do know that Gordie was a force at Miles Mac. Smiley covered all of the reasons for that today. Good job man – that was love. I started visiting Guitarland on Main and met Robin, Gordie, Les and of course Jimmy T was my “guide”. Years go by, every time I ran into Gordie (and Tony – I think they were joined at the hip) he was this dervish of energy and goodwill. I was a bit of an introvert and he and Tony would have none of that. You all know what I am saying here – Gordie’s smile at you was an invite. I don’t think I have met anyone who smiled so genuinely, easily and often as Gordie. I was living on Langside when Gordie and Tony showed up with the brand new from Opus 69 Overnight Sensation by you know who. I was wooing a young lady from U of W at the time. When Dinah Moe Hum came on at warp 10 she became offended (dunno why) and asked that the tune be changed. Gordie, Tony and I burst out laughing and turned it up. I have little recollection of her, but I can still see those two crazy guys laughing. Not our best moment. In my re-telling it obvious there was a lot of insensitivity involved, – it was the new Frank Zappa. Gordie you are missed. You made a lot of folks smile. Hope you and Tony are laughing again. Robin it was good to talk to you today. Lars, Noreen, Cathy, Fred, Orest – I saw you. Jimmy. - Posted by: John Ford (Old pal) on: Mar 31, 2018

• I was shocked and saddened to hear of Gordie's passing. Gord was part of a 1960's group of neighbourhood boys who lived on the 500 block of Neil Avenue in East Kildonan (his brother Don, my brother Cliff, Randy and Clyde Leibrecht, the Bachinsky brothers, David Plante and others whose names I've forgotten). We spent each summer playing tackle football, "21 and up" and tin can cricket on the grounds of the Continental Can Company. These were good times. Despite being a few years younger than the rest of us, Gord held his own with his quick-witted humour. We all grew up and moved away. Our parents and neighbours eventually did the same, but the old Neil Avenue neighbourhood is alive in my memory. Gord is an important part of that memory. My sincerest condolences to Lee, Kaitlyn and Jacqueline and to Gord's sister Eileen and to all of the extended family. You are in my thoughts and prayers, Ken Hildebrand - Posted by: Ken Hildebrand (Friend from the Neil Avenue neighbourhood) on: Mar 31, 2018

• Gord and I were high school friends and he was one of the most imaginative people I knew. He was always fun to be around, forever the rebel. At any given moment he could channel his inner Mick Jagger flawlessly! As I left Manitoba many years earlier, I was glad to reconnect with Gord around the Miles Mac Reunion and I was also pleased to meet Lee and their daughters - a rosy update to his life. He was a very special person. My sincere condolences Lee, Kaitlyn, and Jacqueline. - Posted by: Carol Cioci (Sobering) (friend) on: Mar 30, 2018

• My uncle Gord’s passing will leave a huge hole in many people’s lives. The dark humour, witty banter and myriad impressions that I grew up hearing between him and my father became an integral part of the personalities of me and my brother, Chris. We used to imitate the way they joked growing up, leaving us heaving on the floor with laughter. My uncle was always the fun one in the room, but apart from the constant jokes, he was well read, well informed and always ready with a piece of advice. At family gatherings he had cult film recommendations for me, which helped spur my love of film making. The books on philosophy, creativity and strategy I borrowed from his shelves left lasting impressions. The words he left me with after my father’s passing helped me figure out my own way forward after such a blow. I’ll miss him dearly but I’m lucky to have had him leave such a strong mark on my life. - Posted by: Andrew Gregg (Nephew ) on: Mar 30, 2018

• I was so sorry to hear of Gord’s passing and wanted to extend my deepest sympathy to his family. Gord’s father and my Dad, Don Graham, were good friends during the war and after in Winnipeg. Dad and I were so pleased to see Eileen and Gord when they visited Dad in Pallative Care. Their visit was much appreciated. Once again, my sympathies to Gord’s family. Sandra MacDonald - Posted by: Sandra MacDonald (Friend) on: Mar 30, 2018

• Lee, Kaitlyn and Jacqueline, I'm so sorry to hear about Gordie. He was such a huge part of our lives. There are so many memories-too many to say! He always made us laugh, intentionally or unintentionally :). He was always so much fun. Although we can't be there tomorrow, Kevin, Jen and I will be thinking of you all, sending our love and playing a Stone's song in his memory. Ali, Kevin & Jen xxx - Posted by: Alison Alden (Moore) (Family Friend) on: Mar 30, 2018

• Gord and I were good friends in grade 11 & 12 and he & I would argue about The Stones vs The Beatles, usually as we were driving to Lockport in my 59 Volkswagen, to eat hotdogs. We were generally skipping double French classes. We kept in touch right up to the time I left for Vancouver in 1974 and fortunately for me reconnected in 2002 at the Miles Mac reunion. We got together with some other high school friends, Arlene K., Cathy L. & Mikki P. and had lunch and it was wonderful. He spoke so lovingly of “ his 3 girls “ and was so happy with his life, my condolences to his family and to his good friends. I am hoping Gord has already connected with Ziggy Stardust and they are talking about music and other magical things. - Posted by: Dale Vivian (High school friend) on: Mar 28, 2018

• Lee and Family, I am so sorry to hear about your family's loss. Though I had only met Gord once, he had an energy and wit that I will never forget. Gord was lucky to have such a loving family (and vice versa), and through the stories that Lee shared with me at work, it was clear that he was kind, funny and a great family man. Thinking of you Lee and your family. Love, Don S. - Posted by: Don Samker (Colleague and Friend) on: Mar 28, 2018