Gordon Lee

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Gordon Lee (January 2nd 1956-July 14th 2017)

With heavy hearts, the family of Gordon Lee announce his passing at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s, NL on July 14th 2017 at 11:11 am, after a short and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Born in 1956 in Round Harbour, NL, Gord was the eldest son of the late George and Blanche (nee Skinner) Lee.

A knowledgeable outdoorsman, Gordspent most of his childhood exploring the surrounding land and sea. An avid hunter and fisherman, he was incredibly passionate about wildlife, the outdoors, the land and its history.

After high school, he attended Lewisporte Trade School and became a journeyman welder. An exceptionally skilled tradesman, his career gave him the opportunity to travel across Canada and abroad. He was a proud, long time member of the Ironworkers Local  764. After retiring earlier this year, he would still often be found working on various welding projects in his shed, which he very much enjoyed.

Shortly after obtaining his welding ticket, he met his wife Ina. They began their life in Bay d’Espoir and later relocated to Blaketown, where they raised their family and resided until his passing. He loved his property and enjoyed many hours spent out meticulously landscaping his garden to perfection.

An extraordinarily clever and witty man, he will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 41 years, Ina. Their  3 children: Stephanie (Stephen), Tara (Daniel), Chris (Angie) and grandchildren Mackenzie, Yassee, Alexe and Mia, along with his 8 siblings: Gerald (Colleen), Herb (Ruby), Cyril (Thelma), Brenda, Gertie (Glenn), Vernon (Patsy), Jeannette (John), Kevin (Angela), brother and sister in law: Gene (Sarah) and Elaine, special friends Hayward and Carmel Russell, as well as an extended number of family and friends, will also be left to mourn.

He was predeceased by his parents, George and Blanche Lee; his father and mother in law Weldon and Pearl Brown; brothers in law: Levi, Harry and Sam, as well as one daughter, Andrea.

Resting at Holloway’s Funeral Home in Whitbourne, NL. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 16th from 7-9 pm, Monday, July 17th  from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Honoring  Gord’s humorous words before his surgery, “no flowers by request”. Donations can be made in his memory to his family in lieu. The funeral service will be held at St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Blaketown Tuesday, July 18th at 2 pm.

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30 Comments

  1. Deepest sympathy to the entire Lee family on this way too soon passing of Gord.

    Ann and Albert Ashton

  2. Ina and family

    We are saddened to hear of Gord’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. Sorry we are unable to be there.
    Will talk in a few days. Deepest Sympathy and God Bless.

    Bob and Jean

  3. Worked with Gordon many years ago in Alberta . Spent many a evening having a drink in his room after he spoke with his wife. A very funny man and a pleasure to work with . I was shocked to hear of his passing .He will be missed by many

  5. Sending our Deepest Sympathy to everyone, so sorry to hear about Gord, cherish all your memories. I am sure you have many wonderful memories.

  10. I worked with Gord on many jobs throughout the years. Gord was a great Tradesman and good friend of mine . My thoughts and prayers go out to the family for their loss .

  11. He will be sadly missed by all who had a chance to know him or in the years of the trade spent in iron workers 764.RIP buddy

  13. My condolences to Ina and Family in Blaketown and to all family in Bay D’ Espoir.
    Gord was a very friendly, honest man. He will be missed by all who knew him.

  14. I’m so sorry for your loss. Gord sounded like a great guy. I wish I had known him.

    (one of the distant Lee cousins)

    Lee Ellen

  16. Sincere sympathy to Gords family.Going through life you meet some real good people and Gord was one that I was fortunate enough to know,May God bless him .

  17. So sorry for your loss. He was one of a kind. Thinking of you Ina and your whole family. Rest in peace my friend….

  19. My sincerest condolences to the family at this time. May your memories give you the strength you need to get through the difficult days ahead. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

  20. To Ina and Family…..sending all of you my sincere condolences, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Gord will be missed by all. Love Aunt Florence Drover

  22. So very sorry to hear of Gord’s passing…sending hugs to his family ….hold on to your precious memories

  23. Ina,
    So sorry to hear of Gords passing, Our thoughts are with you. You may never get over it, but you will get through it with your family by your side,
    take good care

    Rick and Glenda

  24. To the lee family sorry to here off gords passing toughts and preyers are with ye all ,just focus on the good memories .

  25. sorry to hear of gord’s passing we worked on many jobs I just herd about it tonight, i’ll make it to the funeral tomorrow take care.

  28. Ina and family,
    We are thinking of you during this difficult time. We are deeply sorry to hear about Gord’s passing. We pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief.
    We send you thoughts and prayers of comfort.

  30. So sorry to hear of Gord’s passing. Have lots of memories of growing up next door. Bless you all. Your good memories will help you at this time.

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