Ron Gorrie
Died: May 21, 2016 | Place: University Hospital
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GORRIE, Ronald “Ron”…
Surrounded by family & friends Ron Gorrie at the age of 83 passed at University Hospital, London on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Beloved husband of Della J. Gorrie for 58 years. Cherished father of Susan Gorrie (Dave Near) of St. Marys, Douglas (Char) Gorrie of Harrington and Darren Gorrie (Linda Mallet) of London. Proud grandfather of Tyler (Amy) Gorrie, Jonathan Gorrie, Christen (Kyle) Graham, Mathew Gorrie, Rob Gorrie and great-grandfather to Madison, Kacey, Kyla, Tyler and Eli. Dear brother of Barbara Shepherd, Margot (Bill) Hickling and their families. Predeceased by his parents Donald and Marjorie Gorrie , brother-in-law Dale Shepherd and nephew Mark Shepherd. Ron worked almost 50 years as an Insurance Claims Adjuster, Auditor and Trainer. He loved teaching, working, photography and spending time with family and friends. Ron will be dearly missed by his family and many friends and remembered for his great spontaneous sense of humor. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the compassionate, caring doctors and nurses from A4 and A10 Palliative Unit at University Hospital. They made it possible for us to get through the extremely difficult week that we have experienced by treating Ron with admirable respect and dignity. In keeping with Ron’s wishes cremation has taken place. Friends are invited to join the family to a memorial service at the Poplar Hill Christian Church, 9890 Ilderton Road, Ilderton, ON N0M 2A0, on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 12pm. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario or Poplar Hill Christian Church, Ilderton. Arrangement entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home (519) 433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
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Della and family we are sorry to hear of the passing of Ron. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Della,Margot ,Barbara and family,
We read with sadness in today’s LFP of Ron’s death.His life brings back so many happy memories of our days in Thunder Bay.Our families spent many loving times together.
Sadly ,we will be out of town and will not be able to personally see you at Ron’s Memorial Service this Saturday.
May the precious memories of good times past comfort and sustain you in the days ahead
Blessings and love,
Gary and Mary Margaret Koreen
I am so sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. As a former ACI colleague, I had the benefit not only of Ron’s wisdom, but also his constant upbeat nature and humor. An absolutely awesome guy that was always entertaining and fun to be with. Rest in peace Ron.
Dear Ron is home at last, and surely there was a great celebration! I don’t think we are going to be able to join you on Saturday but our thoughts and prayers are with you, Della, as you begin a new journey. We still fondly remember Ron saying of Marty, bouncing down the aisle with gusto on his way to Sunday School, “Too bad that kid has no personality!” May you rejoice and know God’s comfort.
My family had the pleasure of growing up beside the Gorrie’s on Glenora Drive. Mr. “G” has always had a special place in my heart and I will miss him dearly.
Love Cathy
Doug and family, our condolences in the loss of your loved one,
Bill & Cheryl Verellen