Passed away peacefully at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Friday, March 9, 2018 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Shirley (Armstrong) Ford for 62 years. Loving father of Rick (Marjorie) Ford of St. Thomas, Julie Ford of London, Dalton Ford of Exeter, Lisa (Jim) McDermott of Yorkton, Saskatchewan, and Kristen Rae of Exeter. Loving grandfather of Carrie (Justin) Looy of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Lori (Chris) Seburn of Alymer; Brayden, and Melanie McDermott of Yorkton, Saskatchewan; and Colton Rae of Exeter. Loving great grandfather of Hayden, and Katelyn Looy; Charlie Seburn. Dear brother-in-law of Lee (Nancy) Armstrong of Florida, and Joyce (Harold) Bannow of Michigan. Predeceased by his siblings Laura Dickey, Ina Baker, Clarence Ford, and Edna Ford. Gordon will be missed by many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter on Wednesday, March 14th from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 15th at 1PM. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to South Huron Hospital Foundation or Exeter Villa Memorial Fund would be appreciated by the family.
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Brenda Hern
To Shirley and family – we are very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all – Ivan and Brenda Hern
Tanya and Hailey McNicol
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. May your fond memories and stories help you through.
Tanya & Hailey McNicol
Doug and Noreen smuth
Lisa, Dalton and Kirsten and family. My deepest heartfelt condolences. May all the fond memories help the healing process of your lose
Ed and Norlene Rodd
Dear Shirley and family,we go way back to days of Gordon arriving to do chores across the road from our place and specially the announcement of his arrival by the large back fire of the old Fargo truck with no muffler,also much time at mealtimes where a quick lunch would joyously become an hour and a half listening to stories and tales of days gone by then. We looked forward to seeing Gordon and Shirley in Stratford on Friday nights (date / shopping ) where it was McDonald’s then to the mall. Thanks for all fantastic memories will treasure them for ever.
Donna Perry
To the Ford family. So sorry for the loss of Gordon. You will have a lot of wonderful memories to treasure and keep him close to you all. With Deepest Sympathy. Donna Perry and Jim Perry.
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Shirley, Dalton, Kristen and others of the Ford Family
Sorry to learn of Gordon’s passing, our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Clarence Skinner
Please accept our condolences for the loss of you husband and father! Gord played a big part in my life when I lost my dad and I will be forever grateful to he and Shirley for bringing me into their lives and treating me like their own child, I will miss you greatly Gord!
Jason Bourne
Dalton, Julie and family,
So sorry to hear of your father’s passing. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Jeff Borland
Sympathy to the Ford family.
Dave & Deb Chappel
Shirley and family We were so sorry to read of Gordon’s passing. Many a good chat we had with him and some of those at the mail box. Treasure and hold all your special memories close to your heart Our deepest sympathy to all at the difficult time.
Yvonne Elliott
To Shirley & Family
Your loss is a loss to many. His laughter was his signature. Everyone felt better after talking and having a laugh with Gordon. My Dad (Clif. Jaques) and he shared many.
Offering our deepest sympathy to all of you at this time.
Sincerely, Yvonne (Jaques) & John Elliott
Wayne Hutchison
Shirley, Rick, Julie, Lisa, Dalton and Krissie
Fond memories of our days with you in 1975 ….have often thought of you all and wishing you special comfort these days.
Joyce Jackson
Shirley and Family,
Thinking of you and sending heartfelt condolences.
We have so many wonderful memories of days past .
We will all miss Gordon but memories do help with the sadness.
Ed and Marie Nethercott
Dalton: So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Thinking of you at this time.
Lorne & Margaret Hern
Dear Shirley & Family,
As Jim and Elaine have shared, we hear the laughter. My first thought on reading Gordon’s notice was , ” Won’t Elson, and Dad be having a grand time now that Gordon has joined them.” I can hear the laughter,– see Gordon slapping his knee with a great chuckle. A wonderful memory . I also hear his voice lifted in song once more. Just two years ago at Bob Hern’s funeral Lorne & I were seated near Gordon and Shirley and his beautiful voice brought tears to my eyes . The music filling my heart with memories . Thank you Gordon……for laughter and music shared.
Sincerely,
Lorne & Margaret
Alvin & Mary Draisey
Dalton and extended family
We send our deepest sympathy. Remember all the good times and good memories.
chuck and phyllis collett and family
Sorry to hear of the lost of a loved one. may he rest in peace in our lords arms.cherise all the memories and he will always be with you
Leicatex
To Julie and the Ford Family,
Condolences from the team at Leicatex. We are sorry for your loss.
Leicatex Team
Jody wagner
My deepest condolences on your loss! Gordon was a wonderful man!
Carolyn Byers
Thoughts, love and deepest sympathy to the Ford family at this difficult time.
Jim and Darlene Lynn
I am sorry to hear of Gordon’s passing. I have a lot of great memories of Gordon and Dad working together on threshing, digging post holes, cutting wood and many other projects. He could always get Dad laughing and had some great stories. We are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Elaine (Johns) and Cliff Webber
I can hear the laughter … many a short visit, back in the day as they say, Cliff had with Gordon at the various Stratford Malls as he waited for Shirley to do some shopping. Yes, I can hear the laughter. Please accept our sincere sympathy.
Helen and Jim Weston
Shirley and family – Sincere sympathy in your loss. Gordon will be remembered as a kind man and a
good neighbor to many.
Helen and Jim
Jim Oesch
To the family of Gord ,
My first meeting of Gordie was back in the day when Rob and l started to trap muskrat and beaver back at the bush and we eventually hunted deer . Gordie kept us well informed of any large antlers passing through . He has a heart of gold and so gentle of a man . He will be missed by all who knew him .
RIP Gordie
Jim
Judy
Kevin and Judy Jones.
Thinking of you all our condolences
Dorothy & Doug Stephen
Our sympathy to Shirley and family during your difficult time of sorrow. We were sorry to hear of Gordon’s passing. Doug and Gordon have had many good laughs together over the past years. Gordon’s laugh will be missed by many.
Joan Cleave
Dalton, Kristen and family…saddened to read of your Fathers passing. You are in my thoughts at this sad time in your lives….He will live on in your heart….and memories will keep him close forever.
Dora and Sandra Harrison
Many good memories of Gordon & Shirley and family at their farm. Our thoughts, prayers and love to the families. Dora and Sandra
Deborah Mair Johnson
Extending sincere sympathy to each of you at this time. We have special memories of Gordon and your family. Take care of each other.
Deb, Chris & Ethan Johnson
Cindy Taylor
Thinking of the Ford family at this time. Sending my deepest sympathy of the passing of your Dad. I had the pleasure,of,getting to know Gord when he came into the Rest Home. He always had a,smile on his face and a little joke to tell..
Shirley Blair
Dear Shirley and Family – My heart aches for all of your family in the loss of Gordon. I have many special memories of my time with your family.
Irvine. Armstrong
To Shirley andDalton and the Ford family. I am very sorry to hear that Gordon passed away. I have fond memories of Gordon in the musical plays that the Huronia choir put on years ago. Gordon had a lovely voice and used it well. My thoughts are with you. God Bless. Irv.
Vickie Al and Nathan Harvey
To the family our condolences. To Kristen and Colton, if you need anything we are here anytime
Exeter Villa
The residents and staff of the Exeter Villa send their heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.