Gord passed away on Monday, September 21 in his 78th year. Loved and missed by daughter Lesley Daw, special lady Jill Goldthorp, sister Janet Duncan, nephew Andrew Duncan and his family, and best friend Zoe. Fondly remembered by Don Rastall, Kevin, his wife Diane and their children; Easlin, Marc and Julia and Kirk Goldthorp and his wife Kerri and their children; Kieran and Hayden and their families as well as by many friends and fellow members of the Muskoka Shrine Club, Rameses Shriners and Masonic Unity Lodge #376. Gord spent 30 years serving and protecting the residents of Toronto as a member of the Metropolitan Toronto Police then shared his love of boating around Huntsville with many visitors while running Town Dock Boat Tours. Gord continued to give back to his community through the Shrine, Masonic Lodge and Rotary Club, serving as President of the Muskoka Shrine for the year 1994 and Ambassador for the Muskoka Shrine for a number of years.
Visitation for Gordon Daw will be held at the Mitchell Funeral Home, 15 High St., Huntsville on Thursday, October 1, 2015 from 6 to 8 pm with a Masonic service at 7:30 pm.
A Memorial Service will held at All Saints’ Anglican Church, 30 High St., Huntsville on Friday, October 2 at 2 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Shriners Hospital for Children in Montreal would be greatly appreciated. (www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/Locations/canada)
Leanne Fountaine
So very sorry to here of Gord’s passing. He has been a wonderful customer of mine for years, always with a smile and helping hand. (I remember he went out of his way to pick up paper for me so I could complete a job). My sincere condolences to the family.
Todd & Gail Grainger
Please accept our sincerest sympathy. Gord has touched so many people in his lifetime and he will be greatly missed
Harvey & Verna Rickward
Our Prayers are with you Jill
Nancy Schroder (Hebner)
Dear Jill & familyI am so sorry for your loss. Gord has done so much for so many especially my little Jessie. My thoughts are with you and your family at this very sad time. Nancy