Gordon Murray Clegg

Gordon Murray Clegg, aged 96, passed away on November 6, 2026 with his daughter by his side. He was born in Montreal on May 24, 1930, the only child of Annie Edna and William (Bill) Clegg, and grew up in both Montreal and Battle Creek Michigan. Gordon was a resident of Guelph, Ontario.

In 1955, Gordon married his loving wife, Joan Clegg. Together they built a life marked by companionship and shared pursuits. Gordon’s life was enriched by interests that reflected both curiosity and commitment. He was part of a walking club for 20 years, and he found freedom and wonder in the skies—holding a pilot license and flying with Joan. They also shared a love of travel, enjoying cruises, a trip to England, a bus trip to Quebec, and many other destinations. A golfer and member of the Victoria Park East Golf Club for six to seven years, Gordon valued the friendships formed along the fairways, including time spent with his golf buddy, Susan. He was also an amateur radio operator with the Ham Radio until about 1964, and for 31 years he and Joan cherished time as cottage goers, returning again and again to the simple pleasures during any season.

Gordon devoted 45 years of steady service to Hammond Manufacturing, working the final two and a half years part time. He also contributed his skills at the Evergreen Seniors Centre, providing IT support in a place that brought joy to his wife, Joan, through dance—an example of the quiet, practical ways he showed care for the people and communities around him.

Gordon gave generously of his time to others, serving as a Cub Scout leader for 17 years. He began as an assistant with Shaw and Tom Hayden, and through years of steady leadership helped guide young lives with patience and reliability.

Gordon is survived by his daughter Barb Gibbons; son-in-law Kirk Maltby (Julia); grandchildren Mark Gibbons (Linsay), Jonathan Gibbons, Scott Maltby (Mandy), Heather Libman (Robbie), and Craig Maltby (Cheryl); and great-grandchildren Jack, Grant, Crew Maltby, Carrie Libman, Nevaeh, Mya, and Kayden Gibbons. He was predeceased by his wife, Joan Clegg; his daughter Carole Maltby; his son Doug; and his parents, Annie Edna and William (Bill) Clegg.

Gordon will be remembered with deep respect and enduring gratitude by all who knew him. His long life was shaped by devotion to family, faithful work, and the everyday constancy of a man who showed up—year after year—for the people and places he cared about.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Salvation Army or the CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind).