Obituary of Gordon W. Freeman

FREEMAN, Gordon W. - At the admirable age of 91, Gord passed away peacefully on Friday, May 5, 2017. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Mildred “Scotty” and her family. Loving father to Pamela, Craig, and Mark. Proud Grandfather of Erin and Laura (Sean); and Great Grandpa to Carter and Dominic. He will always be remembered by Vickie Freeman, Shelley Waite, and extended family and friends. Gord was predeceased by his first wife of 51 years, Gwen (1996) and brother, Bruce Freeman. Gord spent many years cottaging on the Green River in Washago and always enjoyed the sunsets from his lakeside home in St. Catharines. He left St. Catharines Collegiate at the age of 16 to apprentice in a machine shop. Gord spent many years working as a tool and die maker until retiring from his own business, T. W. Dodd Machine Works LTD, in 1995. Williams Funeral Services has been entrusted with arrangements. A private funeral service will take place on Tuesday. In memory of Gord, donations may be made to Bethesda Services or CNIB.