Tribute Wall
In Memory of
Gordon Lawson
1951 - 2020
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Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound NDP planted 10 trees in memory of Gordon Lawson
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
10 trees were planted in memory of
Gordon Lawson
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"Because I am involved in mankind." - John Donne. We remember Gord as a passionate advocate for equality among people and for the environment.
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3 trees were planted in memory of Gordon Lawson
Monday, November 23, 2020
3 trees were planted in memory of
Gordon Lawson
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Sending our deepest condolences to the Lawson family. Gord will be sadly missed by all of us. His dedication and creativity is an inspiration to all.
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Mehmet Zeytinoglu posted a condolence
Saturday, December 19, 2020
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Gord was a gentle, kind, caring and honest person. We were privileged to know him and work with him. We will miss him dearly.
Mehmet and Isik Zeytinoglu
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Howie & Conni Frohlich pledged to donate to Peninsula Family Health Team
Thursday, December 3, 2020
Dear Edith & family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Gord's passing.
Howie & Connie Frohlich
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Janice Schierz posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Dear Edith and Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences in the loss of your husband, dad, brother, uncle. I am so very sorry for your sudden loss. By reading these wonderful tributes and memories Gord was loved by all, a very special man indeed. May the memories help to comfort you in this difficult time. Please take good care of yourselves.
Sending love,
Janice Schierz
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Cory & Simon Davies uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, November 28, 2020
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We enjoyed meeting and working with Gord. Such a shock to hear he’s gone. What a wonderful man. Now we enjoy a reminder of him each time we go onto our deck. Cory and Simon Davies. (Whiskey Harbour)
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Ree Rintoul pledged to donate to Peninsula Family Health Team
Friday, November 27, 2020
Dear Edith, Jake & Emily, Jenna and extended family,
We were so sad to hear about Gord. Ree & Harvey
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Kara and Kyle Hellyer lit a candle
Friday, November 27, 2020
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To Gordie`s family and close friends. We send our heart felt condolences to you. Our store always shone a little brighter when Gordie came in, his infectious smile will always be in our memories.
Kyle, Kara and all the Hellyer`s Foodland Staff.
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Fisher, Sacha and Kim planted a tree in memory of Gordon Lawson
Thursday, November 26, 2020
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His love forever in our heart, his wisdom forever in our mind. Thanks for everything. We will miss you Gordie Lawson.
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Eric and Linda Fletcher posted a condolence
Thursday, November 26, 2020
Edith, Jake and Jenna,
Our thoughts are with you . We enjoyed many visits with your family over the years and Gord will be remembered for his welcoming nature and heartfelt laughter. Thinking of you......Ric and Linda Fletcher , and Jennifer and Jeff.
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Anne Graham pledged to donate to Peninsula Family Health Team
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
In memory of Gordie,
From Anne Graham, Lloyd & Gail Cameron
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Jane pledged to donate to HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GREY BRUCE
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Very sorry to hear of Gord’s passing. He was a most likeable guy and will be missed by many.
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Rick and Carol-Anne Smith posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
We’re so sorry to hear of Gordie’s passing.
Many fond childhood memories from back in the day.
Our condolences to Paul and Mary Lou and to Gordie’s family.
Rick and Carol-Anne Smith
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A tree was planted in memory of Gordon Lawson
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
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Rest in peace Gordie. You shared love and care in the world - you will be missed. Love Carol (McIntyre) Hardie and family
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Anne Graham posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
We are so sorry to hear about Gordie’s passing. We certainly have many fond memories and great stories of Gordie as we all grew up on the Braeside hill. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Paul and Mary Lou, as well as Gordie’s family, as you deal with your loss. From the Grahams.
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Leslie Robbins-Conway posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Dear Edith, Jake, Jenna, Emily and family.
We are so saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Gord. We spent so many good times sharing stories whether at a job or some cause. Gord was always so giving and kind. We shall miss him and his smiling face. Treasure your good memories of him and know that we are thinking of you and sending hugs. Fondly, Leslie and Paul Conway
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Anna Wilson planted a tree in memory of Gordon Lawson
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
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My deepest sympathy to the Lawson family. May you be comforted by the memory of Gord in your hearts and the lasting impact he had on the community.
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Marilyn Lawson posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Gordie was always so kind. He used to come visit my mom and dad when he was at Guelph Univeristy. He bought me a very large stamp collection album and teased me. When I was just 3 years younger than him I thought he was so cool. As adults mostly we connected on Facebook. He always had the most compassionate kindest view. The world would be a better place if more folks were like Gordie
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Wendy Cameron posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
We are so very sorry to hear of Gord's sudden passing. Hi big smile and good nature will be missed by everyone who knew him. Our sincere condolences to you Edith, Jake and Jenna. Thinking of you & your families.
Hugs
Donald & Wendy Cameron
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Bonnie Ashcroft lit a candle
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
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The condolences are so heart warming and remembering the days of chatting with Craigie Potts and how proud she was of Gord. Bonnie
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Wes and Cheryl Huff lit a candle
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
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We are sorry to hear about the sudden loss of Gord. Our deepest condolences to Edith and the family. The village won't be the same without him.
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Craig Sampson posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Our family is from Cincinnati, Ohio and have owned and more recently rented a cottage on Dyers Bay for our vacations. On more than a few occasions something broke that would really interfere with a short vacation - electric, toilet, hot water - whatever. Gordon was there within hours each time we needed his help. Always with a friendly generous manner. We have heavy hearts for Gordon's family, neighbors and loved ones. The Sampsons
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Danna Prowse posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
So sorry Mary Lou and Paul and family on your loss my condolences.
Danna Prowse
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Tom Brown posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Gord was always cheerful and fun. And what a skilled professional!
Tom and Cynthia Brown
Tobermory
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Andrea Sweeney planted a tree in memory of Gordon Lawson
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
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Gord was a true gentleman . Brian and I express our sincere condolences to his wife and children . He built our wonderful cottage. Andrea and Brian.
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sarah martin posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Dear Edith, Jenna and Jake,
I can't imagine your shock and grief at loosing your dear life partner and father. My heart truly goes out to all of you. Gord was a gem, truly one of the best I was blessed to know.
When I was letting some friends know about Gord's death, I wrote the following.
The warmest of hugs and care to all of you.
Sarah Martin
Gord worked hard all his life as a builder...he built my place up north.
He was kind, thoughtful, generous with his employees and everyone he
met. He had a natural wisdom, he was an elder. Gord used to sign up for
communication from groups that he totally disagreed with, but he wanted
to know what they were thinking, so he could converse with them. He had
lots of plans for retiring next year.....he had "inventions" to build,
and was involved in developing an eco-afforable housing area in Owen
Sound, not far from where he lived.
What a terrible loss, he had so many more lives to touch. I imagine anyone who came in
touch with him, would have left feeling cared about....healed abit.
I will miss him very much and I think the world just lost one of it's
best.
Love,Sarah
He once sent me this poem he wrote:
With humble heart the friendly come
and sit in silence with the glum,
And as they sit, and be, and wait,
their presence there can alter fate
As when with courage, darkness shares
and in so doing show they care
With this is offered simple hope
That moves another soul to cope.
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Lynn Tackaberry lit a candle
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
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Dear Edith and Family:
So sorry for your loss. It was always a great pleasure speaking with Gord.. When ever we met on the road always a big wave.
take care
Lynn Tackaberry
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Eric posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Gord was a good man and made the world around him a better place. His passing is a loss not only to his close loved ones but to the community as a whole. My condolences to Edith and the whole family. Wish we had more like him.
- Eric Sweeney
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Rhian Goodall planted a tree in memory of Gordon Lawson
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
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I am so sorry for your loss, Edith - my heart is with you and your children. Sending you my love and wishing you peace at this devastating time. xoxo
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A tree was planted in memory of Gordon Lawson
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
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Rick and Wendy Roman planted a tree in memory of Gordon Lawson
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
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We will always cherish Gord's warmth, generosity and friendship. So many great memories. Gord, you'll be dearly missed and never forgotten
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Randy Gulliver posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Gord was a warm, kind, intelligent guy who was a true presence in his community. He had a great sense of humour as well as a quality I value above all others - empathy. He helped me design, and then he built the most beautiful feature of my cottage. His loss is a genuine loss for everyone who knew him. My condolences to his family.
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David Watson posted a condolence
Monday, November 23, 2020
So very sad to hear of Gordie's passing.
My condolences to the entire Lawson Family.
Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dave Watson. Braeside.
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Monday, November 23, 2020
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Good Gord will be missed so much by us both, we will miss him driving by a few times each day at the Applewood Inn waving at times and stoping once in a while for a chat and usual a few laughs and share of the local news . His sense of humour and warm-hearted attitude towards people and life in general, will be greatly missed. He was a big help in various building and repair projects over the last 33 years here in Dyers Bay and it was just so comforting to know he and Edith live just up the road. So sad he left us all so early
Christian Nold and Reiner Gross
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Christine Dyck and Tim Wynveen posted a condolence
Monday, November 23, 2020
Gord held a special position in the life of our family because he built, and helped us design, our cottage. For more than twenty years he remained our friend. Whenever we needed advice, whenever there was a problem we couldn’t handle ourselves, he was the first person we’d call. Knowledgable, creative, funny, ethical, engaged — he was also a man of many enthusiasms. He taught us everything we know about the picking and eating of wild mushrooms. The sound of his laughter, especially when he talked about Jake and Jenna, will always be with us.
Deepest sympathy to Edith and the entire family.
Sincerely,
Christine Dyck and Tim Wynveen
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Dianne Harper lit a candle
Monday, November 23, 2020
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Terry and I are so sorry for your lost he was a great man and will be missed so much in the bay. Our though's and prayers to Edith and your family.
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Alison & Keith Wright planted a tree in memory of Gordon Lawson
Monday, November 23, 2020
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Deepest condolences to the Lawson family
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Carrie Lawson lit a candle
Monday, November 23, 2020
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So sorry to hear of Gords passing. My heart goes out to all of you especially to Edith.
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Mary Wallace Morris and Steve Morris lit a candle
Monday, November 23, 2020
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Steve and I are truly saddened by the loss of Gord. We have fun memories of when he helped us hoist a bathtub up an empty stairwell and end up in a pile of laughter, and Gord made THE BEST Miss Dyers Bay in our annual parade; riding on the hood of a car in a woman's bathing suit. Gosh the community will miss his sense of humour and involvement in caring about the environment that is so special to all Dyers Bayites. Please accept our deepest condolences. Mary Wallace and Steve Morris
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Patricia Walsh (nee Lawson) posted a condolence
Monday, November 23, 2020
Edith, Jake and Jenna,
My heartfelt sympathy on the occasion of Gordie's sudden death. I have such fond memories of our families visiting together when we were children and of my handsome, hippie cousin visiting our home when he was in university. He had a kindness in him that was rare, he was deeply interested in the welfare of others and had the best smile ever. He will be sorely missed.
Much love
Patty
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Elizabeth Murray posted a condolence
Monday, November 23, 2020
As a cousin of Gordie’s mom, I watched him grow to become a strong, educated and interesting adult, with a sensitivity to people, and care for the world. Really, he was a Renaissance man. Geography kept us apart in most of his adult years, but his warmth and humanity were front and center each time we met. His passing leaves a void in all our lives. My sympathies to you all
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Michael McLuhan lit a candle
Monday, November 23, 2020
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Gord was always the first to step up, help out, and defend those who could not speak up for themselves. I met him through his service on the board of the local NDP Riding Association. All of us love you and will deeply miss your input and support. R.I.P. Gord!
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Sarah Armstrong LeFort lit a candle
Monday, November 23, 2020
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Edith, Jake and Jenna,
I am deeply saddened for your sudden loss. Gord was a one of kind. I have so many great memories growing up in Dyers Bay beside you guys. Gord was always willing to bring Noel and I along to join in your adventures. I will never forget all those trips to the dump, finding hidden treasures or the time when he came outside in his undies in the middle of the night to scare away the bear while we were camping out on the lawn. I loved when he took us for all those walks in the woods to look for mushrooms and for always letting us use his tools and nails to build the best tree fort ever. He had the best chuckle and a wardrobe full of “dad joke” T-shirt’s. Gord really was a “Fungi”
Dyers bay won’t be the same without him. I am so grateful that I got to see him and catch up a little by the fire this past summer. You will surely be missed Gord ♥️
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Carol and Doug Reid planted a tree in memory of Gordon Lawson
Monday, November 23, 2020
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We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
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Todd, Jennifer, Sadie, Megan, Adam, and Scarlett planted a tree in memory of Gordon Lawson
Monday, November 23, 2020
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Gord was a good man and will be sadly missed.
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Bonnie and Maggie Vaivods pledged to donate to Peninsula Family Health Team
Monday, November 23, 2020
We are so very saddened to lose Gord’s laughter and sage advice. Such a warm and good hearted man.
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Mary Lynn Standen posted a condolence
Monday, November 23, 2020
Dear Edith and family, please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss.
Sincerely, Mary Lynn Standen
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Beverly Myers posted a condolence
Monday, November 23, 2020
Our deepest sympathies and condolences during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you.
Sincerely,
Bev and Kiera Myers.
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talia lit a candle
Monday, November 23, 2020
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Edith, Jake and Jenna, I am so very sorry to hear about Gords passing, I am deeply sorry. He was always so nice and such a great laugh. He will be missed
Talia Armstrong
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Victoria Clarke planted a tree in memory of Gordon Lawson
Monday, November 23, 2020
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XOX
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Marlene Rothenbury posted a condolence
Monday, November 23, 2020
Edith, Jake, and Jenna, Ray and I are so sorry to hear of Gord’s passing. We remember him as being so engaged in our project to build an addition to our home on Gillies Lake. He and his crew were professional and worked to the highest standard. We were always proud of the work he did for us. We also remember when you all came as a family to see photos of Costa Rica before you travelled there on your own family adventure. He and I shared a love of Tai Chi and I will always remember his dedication in working hard to master the many moves taught to us by our wonderful Tai Chi master, David Gierak. Gordie touched so many lives and he will be sadly missed, with great affection.
Take good care of yourselves, Ray and Marlene Rothenbury
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Linda Bartley lit a candle
Monday, November 23, 2020
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Edith my condolences to you and your family. John and Linda Bartley
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Cynthia Brown posted a condolence
Monday, November 23, 2020
My deepest condolences to the Lawson's and family. Gord was the very first person I met in Dyer's Bay when I came to peek at a property for sale. The owner was not there but Gord was out in front doing a vista trim - and came up onto the deck and took me around the property of his own accord talking about the work and maintenance that had been done, etc. and I was convinced! He was like that - friendly and accommodating. The second time I met Gord was with his wife travelling on the ferry coming back from Manitoulin. We didn't initially recognize one another but after talking for a good while he asked me where I was headed after docking and when I said Dyer's Bay we both made the connection and had a good laugh! This news saddens me greatly and the community will certainly feel his loss for many years to come. Sincerely, Cynthia Brown.
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Bill Cuff uploaded photo(s)
Monday, November 23, 2020
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Gord was a wonderful person and a friend. I will miss him. My thoughts are with his family in this difficult time.
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A tree was planted in memory of Gordon Lawson
Monday, November 23, 2020
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Garry Cheslock posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, November 23, 2020
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My condolences to the Lawson family. Thank you Gord for the childhood memories. Garry Cheslock
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Mark Kelner posted a condolence
Monday, November 23, 2020
Dear Edith , very sorry to hear of Gords passing !! My Condolences to the whole Family , Sincerely mark Kelner
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Sue & Bruce Brubacher. planted a tree in memory of Gordon Lawson
Monday, November 23, 2020
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A fitting tribute to a great man who cared deeply for his family, friends, community and for the planet. Gord will be dearly missed by many!
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Carol posted a condolence
Monday, November 23, 2020
Doug and I can not express enough our deep sadness upon hearing of Gord’s death. Gord was a wonderful guy....a pleasure to work with .
Doug and Carol Reid
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Leanne McIntyre planted a tree in memory of Gordon Lawson
Monday, November 23, 2020
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My cousin Gordie was a big teddy bear and I cannot picture him without a smile on his face. Rest In Peace Gordie. My thoughts and love to his family
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Rob, Glenda and Ethan McIntyre planted a tree in memory of Gordon Lawson
Monday, November 23, 2020
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Zoë Thurling on behalf of Glassworks Co-op uploaded photo(s)
Monday, November 23, 2020
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September 13, 2020, Owen Sound
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The family of Gordon Lawson uploaded a photo
Monday, November 23, 2020
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Zoë Thurling on behalf of Glassworks Co-op lit a candle
Sunday, November 22, 2020
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Sending condolences to the Lawson family. So sorry for your loss. Zoë
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David McLaren lit a candle
Sunday, November 22, 2020
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