WOOD: Gordon Robert

May 23, 2018

May 16, 2018

Peacefully at Napanee General Hospital. Gordon Robert Wood of Flinton, Ontario at the age of 93. A man of few words, a big heart and courage. Now in the arms of his beloved wife, Wilma (Bryden). Gordon was born on November 7th, 1924 in Cobalt, ON. Predeceased by his parents, Alfred Wood and Mary (Faulkner); siblings Helen, William, Gerald and Clifford; daughter-in-law Nancy (Hasler) and son-in-law Dan Brown. Sadly missed already by his children Robert (Bonnie), Alvin (Donna), James (Donna), Audrey (Robert), and Tracey (Richard), thirteen grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, his sisters-in-law Linda, Vonnie, Suzie, Verna, Isabel and many nieces and nephews. Though he didn’t talk about it much, Gordon served in the Regina Rifles from 1941 to 1946, landed on Juno Beach on June 6, 1944 and marched across four countries, eventually taking part in the liberation of Holland. He proudly took part in Legion Remembrance Day activities each year and he and Wilma were able to travel to Holland twice to take part in remembrance celebration there. Gordon appears in the video, The Memory Project: http://www.thememoryproject.com/stories/2508:gordon-wood/com/stories/2508:gordon-wood/ As per Gordon’s wishes cremation has taken place. Arrangements: McConnell Funeral Home, Tweed. A family Celebration of life will be held later this summer. In lieu of flowers, donations in Gordon’s name can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association; Land 0' Lakes Emmanuel United Church, Northbrook or Through the Roof Ministry Centre, Flinton. Gordon was able to stay in the home he and Wilma built and raised their family in and to manage his diabetes and other health issues right up until his recent admission to hospital thanks to the daily support of his daughter Audrey and son James. Gordon continued to enjoy watching birds at the feeder outside the window and attending community events on his very speedy scooter. His place at the head of the Father’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas family gatherings and his annual Birthday dinners at the hunting camp will be empty, but our hearts will be full as memories are shared. No doubt Gordon is once again at Wilma’s side enjoying a nice piece of raisin pie.