GORDON KINSELLA GAGE

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GORDON KINSELLA GAGE In peace and with dignity, Gordon Gage passed away on December 15, 2003. Gordon is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Dorothy; his children, Stuart (Patricia) of Okemos, Michigan, Ross (Maureen) of Winnipeg, Heather Maciorowski (Ches) and Douglas (Linda) of Calgary; his dear grandchildren, James (April), Shannon, Jennifer, Scott (Jaime) and Graham Gage, and Michael, Reid and Ben Maciorowski and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife Cynthia Hargraft in 1961; his youngest son James in 1970; brothers, Russell, Jack and Charles; sister Elizabeth Hodgman; father John Charles Gage in 1930 and his mother Mary Louise Russell Gage in 1942. Gordon was born in San Francisco, February 1917 and attended Winnipeg public schools, Shattuck Military Academy, Fairbault, Minnesota, McGill University and the University of Manitoba. After serving four years in the Navy (RCNVR) he rejoined George A. Touch and Co. (Chartered Accountants) in 1946. In 1948 he became President and General Manager of Peerless Laundry and Cleaners Ltd. and in 1950 President of Rumfords Limited. In 1962 he was instrumental in organizing several other firms into Whitehall Laundry and Cleaners Ltd. and was President and General Manager until 1964 when the firm was amalgamated with Perth Services Ltd. where he served as President and General Manager until his retirement in 1985. Gordon was associated with the Kiwanis Club of Winnipeg for 25 years and served as a Director for several years. He was formerly Commodore of the Royal Lake of the Woods Yacht Club (1953), member of the Carleton Club, the Manitoba Club, and at his death a long-time member of the St. Charles Country Club. He was also associated with the YMCA, the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Manitoba Minimum Wage Board from 1970 to 1977. Gordon was also a long-time member of the Winnipeg Football Club, served as Treasurer and Vice-President and a member of the Executive Committee. He became an honorary life member in 1964 and was honoured to be inducted into the Blue Bombers Hall of Fame in the Builders Category in 1986. Gordon was a man of many interests and talents; he was an avid reader, enjoyed sailing, fishing, golf and gardening. He was an ardent bridge player and spent many years at his favourite summer home at "Lake of the Woods". Gordon was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be dearly missed. We thank him for his love, support and encouragement. He will remain in our hearts forever. Rest in peace. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 20 at 1:30 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. with The Venerable Gordon Dixon officiating. The service will terminate at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to the charity of their choice.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 20, 2003