At Parkwood Veteran’s Care, London on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 in his 94th year. Predeceased by his wife, Jeanne (Laplante) (1985). He will be missed by his daughter Anita Giesen of Lucan and son James MacVicar of Exeter. Loving grandfather to Rosemary (Kirk) Dudtschak of Toronto, Linda (Whitney) Joers of Iona, Diane (Greg) McNeely of Texas, George (Jennifer) Giesen of London, Margaret (Mark) Sutherland of Mount Carmel, Cassandra and Jennette MacVicar of London, and 22 great-grandchildren. Survived by his brothers Frank (Helen) and Edmond, both of Windsor. Predeceased by brothers Abner and Alphonsus (infants), Rev. Aaron Gignac, Amos (Gladys), Irwin (Florence), and sisters Grace (Ira) Want, Alma (Cliffe) O’Neill, Doris Gignac, and son-in-law Bill Giesen. Gordon joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in July 1941 belonging to “Service Squadron 410”, stationed both in England and Scotland, leaving the service in 1945.
Friends are invited to a visitation at Parkwood Veteran’s Care, Western Counties Wing, Chapel of the Good Shepherd, London on Monday from 10-11 AM. Additional visitation will be held at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick Church, 32922 Richmond Street, Lucan on Tuesday, April 8th at 11 AM with Father Joseph Seminati presiding. Interment St. Patrick Cemetery. Prayers will be said in the Funeral Home on Monday evening at 8:30 PM.
Donations to the London and Area Right to Life Association or the St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation-Veteran’s Care would be appreciated by the family.
GIGNAC: Gordon Aloysius formerly of Lucan
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David Judge
In the time I knew Gordon he was a wonderful man. He always was a happy man and could always make you laugh. My mother was a better person with him and he was a big help to her.
I just found out about his passing and it saddens me.
We have lost a great man.
Alicia Mehlenbacher (O'Neill)
So sorry for your loss. Our sympathies to the family.
-Alicia Mehlenbacher (O’Neill)
Bernadette, Shawn Johns and family
Anita, Margaret, George and the whole family
We just learned of your Dad (Grandfather) passing.
I always enjoyed Margaret’s stories about her grandfather. It sounded like he had a wonderful sense of humour. My Dad always spoke fondly of Gordon also.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave & Joanne Walzack
Jim
We are very sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Lisa and Matt O'Neill
Anita
We are so sorry that we can’t be with you during this difficult time but your Dad will always be remembered as a very kind, funny and loving man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Susan(Seifried) Bunn
Anita, thinking of you at this sad time.
Tom & Mary Ann McLaughlin
Anita and family please accept our condolences on the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rev. Darrell Shaule
Gordon was a very proud veteran. We had many good talks and also prayer times when I visited him at Parkwood when I was a Chaplain there. He seemed so alert and had quite a sense of humour. I remember one day asking him why he was a resident at Parkwood
Hospital. He looked at me and said “Because I’m sick.!!!”
He enjoyed any news from Lucan and also St. Pat’s. He would ask about the Crunicans and would appreciate it each fall harvest season when they would send Gord in apples from their new crop. I am sorry not to be able to join you at visitation since I am attending a Chaplain’s conference in Winnipeg this coming week. May God bless each of you as you mourn, grieve and celebrate his memory and love!
Jane Vande Borne
Anita and family
My deepest sympathy with the loss of your dad, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Bonnie Manders
Anita,
My sympathies and prayers to you and your family.
Mike and Joan Kelly
Anita and family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of sorrow. You will certainly miss your Dad. Remember the good times — God only takes the best.
Naomi Ratelband
I remember meeting Great Uncle Gordon and how comical he was even then as he cracked a joke! A life well lived. Though we can never fully be prepared for death – we can rest assured of his life after death. May peace be yours throughout this difficult time.
Naomi (O’Neill) Ratelband – grandmother was Gordon’s sister Alma, my father is her 2nd youngest, Art O’Neill
Don and Margaret Watt
O Our thoughts and prayers are with you Anita and your family
Don and Margaret ( Schendera) Watt
Judy (Seifried) Pitt
Anita
Long time no see as Mother would say!
Sorry to hear about your Dad.
You will miss him for sure.
Judy
Betty Rowley
We send our sincere condolences to you Anita and the family. in the loss of your father We know you were very close to him and he will be sorely missed.
Kindest regards. Lawrence and Betty Rowley
Ernie & Wenda
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Karen Dumancic
Anita, you’re sure going to miss your Dad but just picture him and Mom having a conversation without all the “what’s”. Love Karen
Dan & Donna O'Neill
Anita, please accept our heartfelt condolences. We always enjoyed visiting with Uncle Gordon and miss his stories but he had a full life and is in a far better place.
Russell and Verona Snider
Sorry to hear the passing of your father.