Alan M. Gordon
June 29, 1962 - March 27, 2023
Funeral Details: Celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, April 2, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Southshore Community Centre, 205 Lakeshore Dr., Barrie, ON
Alan Matthew Gordon
It is with profound sadness that the family of Alan “Flash” Gordon announce his sudden passing on Monday March 27th 2023.
Born on June 29th 1962 to the late Maeclaire and Allister Gordon, Al was the 2nd youngest of seven children with siblings Matthew, Michael (Genevieve) and Arlene predeceasing his passing. He will be deeply missed by wife Paula (Ella, Lily), children Tiffany and Dane, siblings Mae Ellen Clemens (Barry), Alana Goodman (Bob), Mark Gordon as well as multiple nieces, nephews, extended family and friends from coast to coast.
Al exemplified what it meant to be a great person leading life with compassion, kindness and positivity. He was a devoted father, spouse, and friend. Anyone who knew him understood what a truly magnificent person he was. He enjoyed everything life had to offer, with a passion for sports specifically golf, curling and baseball. He was a valued member of the community volunteering his time to coach youth baseball in Barrie. Al’s attitude and approach to life was unmatched. He saw everything from a positive perspective and kept this spirit up until his very last day.
His family would like to thank the cardiac team at Southlake Regional Hospital, specifically Dr. Emily Leroux for all their dedication, care and empathy.
Friends are invited to join Al’s family in a celebration of his life on Sunday, April 2nd 2023 from 1p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Southshore Community Centre, 205 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie Ontario.
In Lieu of flowers, a donation can be made on Al’s behalf to the Oak Ridges Hospice of Durham (https://www.oakridgeshospice.com/donatetoorh), which supported his sister Arlene and was an organization near and dear to his heart.
Mary Paterson
Posted on: Thursday, March 30, 2023What a beautiful person Alan was. RIP Mr Gordon..we all love you❤
Scott Vincent
Posted on: Thursday, March 30, 2023To Alan’s family I am so sorry for your loss. I knew flash from early childhood through our late teens. I always remember flash for his humor, easy going personality and his love of baseball. I kept up with Al’s world via all the friends he and I had in common and it sounds like he never changed. A great person for this world that made a difference. Again my condolences. 🙏🙏
Nancy Kutsukake
Posted on: Friday, March 31, 2023I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your loved one. Al was such a wonderful person. May you find comfort in days and years to come and cherish all the wonderful memories. Rest in peace Al you will truly be missed
Sandra Sydor
Posted on: Friday, March 31, 2023Paula,
My heart ❤️ and thoughts are with you at this time. I so enjoyed getting to know Al at curling. Looking forward to better days on the golf course soon.
Take care,
Sandra
Audrie VanderWerf
Posted on: Friday, March 31, 2023My deepest sympathies to the Gordon family and especially Mark and Paula. Alan was a beautiful person and I know he was loved deeply. I’m so sorry for your colossal loss. May you cherish the memories.
Ann Belliveau
Posted on: Friday, March 31, 2023Paula, Ella & Lily: So sorry to learn of Al’s passing. Although I never met him personally, reading his obituary tells me much about him and how happy you must have been together. Treasure your memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through this difficult time and in the days to come. Only wish I could be there to give you all a big hug. I’ll hang on to it until the next time you come to Amherst. Love and hugs.
Aunt Ann
Retta Dove
Posted on: Friday, March 31, 2023My absolute sincere condolences. Al was a very kind man. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Rest in peace.
Central Region Team - March of Dimes Canada
Posted on: Saturday, April 1, 2023Paula & Family,
Our collective hearts are heavy with sadness as you remember Al. Wishing you comfort in your time of loss.
Louise Belliveau
Posted on: Saturday, April 1, 2023Paula, Ella & Lily: My heart breaks for all of you at this time, knowing how heart-broken you are. You will always have Al in your hearts with all your good memories. They will never leave you. May you all find the courage and strength you need at this time and in the days ahead. Wishing I could be there with you and looking forward to big hugs when I see you.
Thoughts and prayers for you all.
Love, Aunt Louise
Marilyn and Ian Findlay
Posted on: Saturday, April 1, 2023We are so shocked and saddened to hear the news of Al’s passing. Al and his family were great neighbours to everyone on Shakespeare Crescent for a number of years. Our sincere condolences to his family.
Jim and Debra Smith
Posted on: Saturday, April 1, 2023To Alan’s family and extended family, Jim and I are so sorry for your loss. We have been neighbors of Alan’s for over 30 years. He always had time to chat with us and see how we were doing. Alan will always be in our thoughts and we feel blessed and thankful that we knew him.
Michael Reilly
Posted on: Sunday, April 2, 2023Even though the time I knew Flash the best was 40 years ago and only for a few brief years, some of my favourite memories include him. His iconic and ironic nickname suited him so well, I never heard anyone ever call him anything else. When we saw each other occasionally in the years following, he always had a smile and a kind word as we took time to catch up. Flash was a genuinely kind person and I am deeply saddened by his passing. My sincere condolences to Flash’s family.
Justin Leveille
Posted on: Sunday, April 2, 2023Absolutely devastated by this unfortunate loss to so many. I didn’t know Al long in comparison to some, but he was always so fun to be around, positive and cheery. We enjoyed “Peace pipe” wings at Wild Wing as well as several rounds of golf on various courses in Barrie and our yearly cabin getaway golf at Wooden Sticks. Always a gentleman, with a hearty laugh, having fun and enjoying life. Who knew he’d be taken from us so soon. We will miss you Al “Garfoose” Gordon. May you rest in peace friend…
John McDowell
Posted on: Sunday, April 2, 2023Our deepest condolences to the entire Gordon Family. We will always think of and remember Al as a wonderful friend, a wonderful man and a wonderful teammate.
John and Robin McDowell
Nancy Wilson
Posted on: Sunday, April 2, 2023Flo, Tiffany, Dane and the Gordon family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Al’s passing. My heart is broken. Al was such a wonderful dad. He was always so cheerful and kind and knew how to put a smile on your face. May your fond memories of him give you comfort during this difficult time
❤️🙏
Jim Macaulay
Posted on: Sunday, April 2, 2023My heart goes out to the Gordon family . Al’s a wonderful, kind, fun positive guy.
I had many great memories together.
My heart is saddened
by the lose of Al
Rest in peace my friend
Silvanna Petersen
Posted on: Monday, April 3, 2023April 1, 2023
Silvanna Petersen wrote a sympathy message
“Frank and I are so sorry to have heard about your loss. Where life passes, memories carry on, and we have so many with Alan as friends on Shakespeare Cres, Wishing you peace and comfort as you work through this hard time. 💕”
Teresa and Ken Micks
Posted on: Saturday, July 22, 2023Just heard the sad news of Al’s passing. Our sincere condolences to Dane, Tiffany and all his family. He was such a kind soul.