MACDOUGALL, Gordon Keith 'Gord' - Retired LCol - Passed away suddenly at Kingston General Hospital Friday November 6, 2015 in his 75th year.
Beloved husband of Mary Noreen Catherine (nee Patrick), loving father of two sons and families: Gordon (Howe Island), Michael (Ottawa) and Family Josee DAmour and loving Grandfather to Gabrielle MacDougall.
Gordon was predeceased by his parents George Keith and Phyllis Ruther (Gerard), and will be sadly missed by his sisters: Marilyn Kinley (B.C.), Phyllis & (Joe) Mrak (B.C.), Janet & (Ron) Schek (B.C.), and Grace and (Tony) DAriano (Hamilton).
Born in Toronto, raised in British Columbia, he entered the Canadian Military Royal Signals Corps in 1960. After postings in: Petawawa, London Ontario, Kingston, Germany, Calgary, Toronto, Washington D.C., Jericho Beach, Ottawa, Gord retired from the military and moved to Howe Island. On Howe Island, he renovated an old cottage which became his lifes work. He turned his hand at drafting, designing, and implementing Noreens dream for their home. Many friends helped with the dream: Bob Conroy, Dan Spencer, Don Banks, and Gerald Coady. His next love was a love of golf and was a member of the Garrison Golf Club and played regularly with his golf buddies.
Gord will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews in Hamilton, and British Columbia. You were, and always, truly be an Officer and a Gentleman and will live on in our memories forever holding a special place in our hearts.
Visitation will be held at JAMES REID FUNERAL HOME, 1900 John Counter Boulevard, Kingston, Ontario on Thursday, November 12 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm and on Friday, November 13 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm, with the funeral service to follow in the chapel at 2:30pm. Reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Gords memory may be made to the Military Communications and Electronics Museum.
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