| 1. | Gordon Robert Mather was born on 13 Nov 1927 in Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 16 Feb 2018 in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Highland Park Cemetery, Peterborough, Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada. Other Events and Attributes:
- FamilySearch ID: GSBT-7QG
- FindaGrave Memorial ID: 187467898
- _UID: 9904E4AE71FE46F4A709059487DE3B08C94D
Notes:
(Research):In order to attend PDCI Gordon and Evelyn boarded at Publows, Gordon at McVeety's until the family moved to Perth.
FamilySearch ID:
https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/GSBT-7QG
FindaGrave Memorial ID:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/187467898
Died:
MATHER, Gordon Robert Peacefully at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre with family by his side on Friday, February 16, 2018 in his 91st year. Beloved husband of 68 years to the late Jean (nee Phillips). Loving and devoted father to Catherine Berges and her husband Paul, of Peterborough and Robert and his wife Lynda, of Annapolis, Maryland. Cherished grandfather of Harrison and Tory Mather; Sarah Lafleche (Tim Lacey) and Jonathan Berges (April Hazan) and proud great-grandfather of Madeleine and Alexandre Lafleche; and Levi and Beau Berges. Predeceased by his brothers Harry and John and his sister Evelyn. Gord worked in the agricultural supply business for 42 years beginning his career as a bookkeeper and retiring as a division manager. He served on the board of directors of a number of international companies, industry institutes and trade associations. He worked as a consultant on agricultural matters for governments provincially, federally and internationally. Following his retirement Gord took the Investment Dealers Association Securities course. He never worked in this business but put his knowledge to excellent personal use. He was awarded a lifetime membership in the Probus Club of Mississauga Investment Club because of his expertise. He also obtained his Real Estate License and was an active agent for 10 years. There will be a Celebration of Gordon's Life held at the HIGHLAND PARK FUNERAL CENTRE, 2510 Bensfort Rd., Peterborough on Sunday, March 4, 2018 from 1 to 4 p.m. In memory of Gordon and in lieu of flowers, donations to the PRHC Foundation or the would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be made at www.highlandpark funeralcentre.com
Published in the Toronto Star on Mar. 1, 2018
Gordon married Iona Jean Phillips on 31 Jan 1947. Iona was born on 31 Dec 1928 in Orillia Twp, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada; died on 9 Aug 2015 in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Highland Park Cemetery, Peterborough, Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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1927 - 2018 (90 years)
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