Obituary of Gordon GIbson

Peacefully in his 69th year at the Arnprior & District Memorial Hospital with his beloved family and his parish priest by his side on Thursday evening, August 8th. Best friend and loving companion to his wife Elaine (nee Herrick) for 52 years. Proud father to his children: Russell (Victoria) and Lisa Gibson both of Ottawa. Treasured "Boppa" of Jack Gibson and Callum and Livia Ullrich. Son of the late Russell and Marjorie Gibson (nee Newberry) and stepson of the late Selma Gibson (nee Bretzlaff). Predeceased by his brother Ted (Elaine of Arnprior), Jack (Donna of Arnprior) and his sister, Barbara (late Eddy). Survived by his stepbrother Benny Schwartz. Will be deeply missed by numerous nieces and nephews and the entire Herrick family. Gord was, for many years, a heavy equipment operator. His passions were auto restoration and gardening. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Monday morning from 8:30 until 9:15. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John Chrysostom Church, Arnprior on Monday morning, August 12th at 10 o'clock. Cremation to follow. Interment at the Malloch Road Cemetery, Arnprior at a later date. A donation to the St. John Chrysostom Memorial Fund would be appreciated by his family.