Gordon Mason McVeety

Abt 1935 - 2013  (~ 78 years)

• Name	Gordon Mason McVeety
  Birth	Abt 1935	Elmsley North Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
  Gender	Male
  Address	Address: Gordon Mason McVeety Elmsley, ON CAN
  _UID	A4C5F2AE456E49298585F890349212029A35
  Death	11 Jan 2013	Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
  	Obituary for Gordon Mason McVeety McVeety, Gordon Mason (long time Lock Master, Narrows Lock, Rideau Canal) Gord McVeety passed away at the age of 78 years on January 11, 2013. He was the much loved father of Cathy McVeety (Rob) Marshall of Houston, Texas, Steven (Mary) McVeety of Perth, and Marcy McVeety (Philip) Whitney of Hinton, Alberta. Gord was the cherished brother of Lois (Bob) Leishman of Wolfeville, NS. Gord will be greatly missed by his grandchildren, Sarah and Rebecca Marshall, Graham and Amara McVeety, Chelsea, Isaac and John Whitney. Gord will be remembered for his love of the Big Rideau Lake. Living just down the road from his ancestral home on the Rideau where he was born, his life was spent living, working and playing in what he called "the greatest place on earth". What made it even greater was the company of his family and friends especially the faithful companionship of his four legged friends. He was never without a dog. Gord was a kind and generous man, who was happy to share whatever he had and do whatever he could to help others. Gord would say some of his best years were those working as a Lock Master on the Rideau Canal. He combined that love with his passion to help sick children by holding annual summer BBQ's at the Narrows Lock for 20 years. Through the sale of hamburgers and hotdogs in the summer and full course dinners at dances held in the spring, Gord was proud to have raised over $50,000 for CHEO. The cause was worthy but the people came primarily because of the personal invitation of a man they greatly admired. Gord will be sorely missed. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St W., Perth on Tuesday January 15th, 2013 from 2:00 to 5:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. The funeral service will be held privately for the family. In remembrance, contributions to C.H.E.O. or the Lanark Animal Welfare Society would be appreciated.
  Person ID	I1924	Lanark County Origins | This is my paternal Lineage, my 2 great grandmother's Lineage (paternal)
  Last Modified	6 Apr 2014

  
  

  Father	Ferguson McVeety,   b. Abt 1906, Elmsley North Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada d. 25 Jul 1984, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada (Age ~ 78 years)
  Mother	Helen Evelyn "Nellie" Miller,   b. 14 Feb 1907, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada d. Abt 1980, Elmsley North Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada (Age 72 years)
  Marriage	5 Nov 1927	Calvin United Church / Bathurst Presbyterian, Tay Valley Twp (Bathurst), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
  Family ID	F587	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Living
  Children	+ 1. Living + 2. Living + 3. Living
  Family ID	F589	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	4 Mar 2024

  
  

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  Birth - Abt 1935 - Elmsley North Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada Death - 11 Jan 2013 - Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

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