GORDON DENNIS AITKENHEAD (GORDIE)

Condolences & Memories (7 entries)

• Debbie and family, no words can express my sorrow. My heartfelt condolences go out to you and family. He always brightened up the work place with his endless jokes and laughter. He will be missed. - Posted by: Barb (Friend) on: Mar 02, 2020

• Debbie & family, I’m so very sorry to hear of Gord’s passing. We worked at MPI for years and I really enjoyed my conversations with him. Such a great conversationalist with a witty humour. My sincerest condolences. - Posted by: Monica Bohonos (Coworker at MPI) on: Mar 01, 2020

• Debbie, Christy & Jennifer We acknowledge your overwhelming loss & grieve with you. There are no words to say how sorry we are. Our lives will be forever changed with the unexpected loss of Gordie. We have so many wonderful memories of a younger brother & cherished uncle. Losing four family members in less than a year and a half has been devastating for our family circle. Our hearts are with you. Jack – Judy – Toby – Tyler & Mario - Posted by: Judy Scott (niece) on: Feb 25, 2020

• Gordie will be remembered as a person who gave himself to serving others. We are thankful for the support that he provided to Greg and Christy and his love of the grandchildren we share. On a lighter note, he taught me (Tony) how to cook a succulent turkey. Rest In Peace. You are and will be missed . - Posted by: Tony & Pat McFarlane (In Law Parents to Christy ) on: Feb 23, 2020

• I first met Gordie in 1970 with my sister at a beach party at Matlock Beach. My sister was smitten with him right away. His gentle, kind, fun-loving personality made him a favourite with everyone who knew him. I was only 15 when Gordie came into my life. He started dating my sister from that night on and was soon a regular at our house. Gordie quickly became part of our family. He was the son my Mom and Dad never had and the brother I never had until then. Gordie was a wonderful person! He was reliable, dependable, gentle and caring. He would do anything for anyone he knew. The word “NO” just was not in his vocabulary. I remember needing help when I was on my own, a single mother living in my home when my basement flooded. We had an unusually high amount of rainfall that day. When I went downstairs to my basement the sewer had backed up and the water was well over a foot deep. I was devastated as I watched my patio cushions floating by. I called my sister and then brother-in-law Gordie. In no time at all Gordie was at my front door. He had picked up a rug doctor and headed straight downstairs. He cleared the water and then worked tirelessly to pull the excess water out of my wall to wall carpet. Hours later, I watched sweat running down his face while he relentlessly shampooed the entire downstairs carpet. Gordie has always been there for me and I watched as he has been there for everyone who knew him. 50 years later the news of his passing has truly touched my soul and left an empty heaviness in my heart. The world has lost a Great Man, a man who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Rest in Peace Dear Brother-in-law ♥♥ Love Cathy (nee Chick) - Posted by: Cathy Tye (Sister-in-law) on: Feb 23, 2020

• Gord was easy going with a smile on his face, looking at the positives in life and always willing to lend a hand. He was respectful, full of wisdom and I enjoyed our chats in the clinic. Gord was a pillar to his family supporting everyone in their challenges while celebrating accomplishments and I hope his memories continue to do so. I'm grateful to have gotten to know an exceptional individual. You will be missed Gord. - Posted by: Melissa Deonaraine (Athletic Therapist ) on: Feb 22, 2020

• I'm so sorry for your sudden loss of Gordie. He was a very professional man at MPI. I worked with him for a year in Medex. His files were very specific and there was no question what was needed as he was precise. I really enjoyed working with him. Again I'm so sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Angela Stupak (Past MPI employee) on: Feb 22, 2020