Ness, Gordon James (Sir Gordo)
Gord passed away peacefully with family by his side, on July 5, 2015 at Hospice Simcoe in his 79th year.
Beloved husband of 49 years to Elaine (nee Hill). Loved and adored by his children Cheryl Desbarres (Wayne) and Jody Hewitt (Shane). Loving and cherished poppa/pops of Katelyn Mortelliti (Michael), Bailee Hewitt, Quintin and Cole Desbarres. Proud great grandfather of Leah Mortelliti.
Brother of Ken Ness (Estelle), Peggy Sarazin, Carole Elsdon (Stan). Brother-in-law of Norma Cormier (Keith). Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his parents Charles and Edith Ness, brother-in-law Bob Sarazin, sister and brother-in-law Patricia and Thomas Dunlop.
Gord had three passions in life - his family, his work and sports. He was a devoted employee of Shoppers Drug Mart for 43 years. He spent countless hours bowling and enjoying his beloved Jays and Leafs games. Gord could always be found in the stands watching and cheering for his grandchildren in all their sporting activities.
A Celebration of Gord’s Life will be held on Sunday July 26th from 12 pm to 4 pm at the Ferndale Banquet Hall, 24 Ferndale Industrial Dr, Barrie, ON L4N 9V6. Private family burial to follow at a later date.
Special Thank You to Dr. Brian Morris, CCAC, Bayshore Home Health and the incredible staff and volunteers of Hospice Simcoe.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Gord’s memory to Hospice Simcoe www.hospicesimcoe.ca, would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Berri-Lynn Simpson
Posted on: Thursday, July 9, 2015To the Entire Ness Family:
Gord was my neighbour for a short time but what an impact he (and the entire family) had on my life. I am proud to say I am still friends with them all. Elaine, I am thinking of you and praying for you and that you find the strength to endure this heartache with the love and support from your family and friends. May this great man rest in Peace.
Berri-Lynn
Karin and Keith Greenough
Posted on: Friday, July 10, 2015Elaine and family we so very sorry to hear about Gords passing. May god bless you and your family during this difficult time and always. Gord will always be remembered as a kind and gentle man.
Love Karin and Keith
Kathy @ Wally
Posted on: Friday, July 10, 2015with our deepest sympathy to Elaine and Family.
Keith & Norma Cormier
Posted on: Saturday, July 11, 2015Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this sad time of life. Our brother-in-law Gord will be surely missed, but know he is now peaceful in heaven.
Bev Tollofson
Posted on: Saturday, July 11, 2015To Elaine, Cheryl and Jodie…..wishing you God’s peace and comfort at this most difficult time. May Gord rest in peace.
Brenda Peters
Posted on: Thursday, July 16, 2015To all the Ness family
So saddened to hear that Gordon has passed. We will always remember him fir the wonderful man that he was. Lots of good times spent with him over many many years.
Remembering him teaching Blayne to bowl is one of my fondest memories. He had the patience of a saint. God bless you all.
Brenda Peters and Blayne and Michelle Burtt and family.
Janet (Chalmers) Hammell
Posted on: Friday, July 17, 2015My heartfelt condolences to Gord’s family. I was 15 when I started at Shopper’s in the Wellington Plaza under Chris Mitchell’s ownership. Gord was like a Dad to all of us and taught me the true meaning of good work ethics and customer service. A true gentleman who always spoke of his family with pride. This is very sad news and he will always be fondly remembered.
Lynda symes
Posted on: Saturday, July 18, 2015i was very sorry to hear of Gords passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you
Elaine and your family.
Edward & Jane Loik
Posted on: Monday, July 20, 2015To our family, Gord was always affectionately known as “Daddy Dord”, thanks to the generosity of Gord and Elaine during the illness of our middle daughter many years ago and this support will never be forgotten.
We will so miss you Gord but we know that you has moved to a more peaceful place than you have been over the last few months and for that we are thankful.
Elaine, we are here for you, always. We know you know that. Cheryl, Jody, our thoughts are with you and your families and are happy in the knowledge that you have wonderful husbands and children to surround you and that you have always been and will always be there to give support and love to your Mom.
Ed has lost a very dear friend whom he shared many a walk and talk with. That friendship will be remembered forever.
Friends forever, Ed and Jane.
Gerry Padfield
Posted on: Thursday, July 23, 2015I was deeply saddened to read of the death of Gord..I remember very well how he always volunteered along with Elaine with many school activities with such cheerful spirits..their wonderful girls reflected that spirit..Gord was simply one of the most beautiful human beings I ever had the privilege of knowing. He was such a gift to those who had the privilege of knowing him..I shall always remember him and his wonderful family too…Heaven is his now, and may God bless his family always..My deep condolences to each of them….Gerry Padfield (formerly St. Mary’s)