Gordon Maxwell Saunders Carbonear, Newfoundland and Labrador Obituary

Gordon Maxwell Saunders

The family of the late Gordon Maxwell Saunders, are saddened to announce the passing of wonderful husband, father, brother, uncle and friend to many. Gordon passed away peacefully at his home on Harbour Rock Hill in Carbonear, surrounded by his family at the age 88 years, on Saturday, August 1, 2020. Gordon was predeceased by: infant son: Stephen; parents: Frank and Leah Saunders; sisters: Marie (Wes) and Joan; brothers: Ralph and Jim (Jean); brother-in-law: Russell; parents-in-law: Dorothy and Harry Pinsent and Si and Bride Barrow. He leaves to mourn his loving wife and caregiver, Sandra (Barrow); son: Neal (Carol Anne); sister: Frances (Wayne); sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Reg, Vicky (Bryan), Butch (Valerie), Ron (Carol), Stephen (Ann), Mary (Pierre), Tom, Edward (Brenda), Blaise (Jackie), Gordon, Maureen, Dennis (Dawn), David (Shirley), Diana (Scotty), Brenda, and Leonard (Tina); as well as many more family and friends, especially close cousin and friend: Phil Earle. Gordon was so proud of his 36-year career with the “CNR Boats” completed with his retirement from Marine Atlantic. He spent many early-morning hours walking in on the recreation complex track before many people in Carbonear were even awake. He was an avid hockey fan and was loyal to the Montreal Canadians and the CEEBEES and rarely missed a game until his health issues prevented him going. We would like to thank community health nurse John Pollett and Sandra Abbott of Physical and Medical Therapy Supplies for their excellent professional assistance, allowing us to care for Gordon at home. Following government legislation due to the pandemic, a private visitation will take place at Noel's Funeral Home, Carbonear, followed by funeral service at Bethany United Church, Carbonear by invitation only. Cremation to follow. Inurnment in Bethany United Cemetery, Carbonear. In lieu of flowers, donations graciously accepted for Bethany United Cemetery Fund, 2 Church Street, Carbonear, NL, A1Y 1A9, or a local food bank.
March 25, 1932 - August 1, 202003/25/193208/01/2020
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Jackie Penton
August 9, 2022
Sandra. I had no idea that Gord passed in 2020. Please accept our sincere condolences. He was a great guy.

Jackie and Mike (Penton)
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bruce french
September 26, 2020
will miss gordon we had great talks always spoke to me when we meet
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Terry and Jeanette
August 10, 2020
Neal we were so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. I know the sadness of losing a father just can’t be explained. Every time we meet him he’d have a story to tell - he was a very friendly, down to earth man. I know he will be dearly missed by you, Carol Anne, and... Continue Reading
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Terry
August 9, 2020
Very sorry to hear of Gord’s passing, our thoughts a prayers are with the family.
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paul mccarthy
August 9, 2020
My condolences to Gord's family at this time. I used to enjoy my chats with Gord about hockey or other current events at the CeeBees' games and whenever we'd meet around town. RIP Gord.
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Terry Emberley
August 5, 2020
Sorry to hear of Gord’s passing, he was a pleasure to talk to and will be missed by all !!!

Terry Emberley and family
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Daphne Robinson
August 5, 2020
Sandra and family
Please accept our sincere condolences on Gord’s passing. You have had a long life together and we are sure he will be very much missed by you and his friends every day.
Sincerely
Bruce and Daphne Robinson
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Lydia Ash
August 5, 2020
Sandra & Neal,
I was so sorry to hear of Gord’s passing. He will be sorely missed by our family and indeed the entire community. He loved to interact with people and always had a story to tell. May your memories sustain you. God bless.
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Albert/Frances Cole
August 4, 2020
Sandra,and family others relatives and friends ,Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time ,may memories and gods grace keep you going .R.i.p. Gord
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Earl Saunders
August 4, 2020
Sandra and Family : I was saddened to hear that Gordon ( or Gord as we always knew him ! ) had passed , but I knew that he had been ill for a while . I'm fairly certain that the last time I was talking with him was back in May of last year when you , Gord and Joan came... Continue Reading
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