Obituary for Gorden Clarence TRAVIS
Travis, Gorden Clarence – March 31, 1929 – February 27th, 2021.
Gorden died peacefully in his sleep with family by his side.
He now joins his wife Doris who passed in 2014.
Predeceased by his sister Aileen Merritt, his brother Wilfred Travis and daughter-in-law Beth Travis.
Sadly, missed by his children Brian (Marlene), Wayne (Jacqui), Rick (Suzanne), Lorie (Fred), and Rob (Marg). Grandfather of Brad and Kathy: Sean and Sue; Melanie; Troy and Sara; Rebeccah and Joel; Brittany and Jay. Great Grandfather of Jordan, Nicole, Ella, Nate, Quinn, Malcolm, Lauren, Evan, and Teddy.
Also missed by his sister-in-law Euoleen Travis and brother-in-law Reg Johnson (Marj).
As per his wishes, he bequeathed his body to the University of Western Ontario Medical Sciences Facility.
A family interment service will be held later.
Gorden worked for Ontario Hydro for 41 years starting at age 16 and retiring at age 57 as the Forestry Manager for the Beachville District. His goal was to be retired more years than he worked but sadly he did not make it.
We were always amazed at his mechanical and building skills. He was a super MacGyver and DIY guy who was always replacing engines, transmissions, and doing brake jobs on the many old clunkers he had. Instead of buying a boat, he built a plywood one and was very proud of this accomplishment.
Dad was an avid curler, curling at the Ingersoll Curling Club where he was also involved in the ice making process and again fixing all that needed repair. He was pleased when he was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Curling Club for his many years of service.
In the 70’s, he and his brother Wilf built a cottage from a kit. Many years of fun were enjoyed by the families at “Cedarbrae” on Trout Lake. He enjoyed watching his grandkids and the numerous family dogs swimming off of the dock. Cruising the lake on the “Cedarbrae Express” was always a highlight for him especially when the grandkids wanted to drive.
After retirement he bought himself an old Winnebago and he and Doris travelled across Canada and the USA. He did not like to pay campground fees, so he had many stories of sleeping in Legion parking lots, cemeteries, and seaside docks. He would always quip that the residents at the cemeteries where generally quiet.
Both he and Doris enjoyed spending winters at Okeechobee with their Hydro and Ingersoll friends. He particularly enjoyed his afternoons spent at the Shanty where many a lie was told.
In their final years, he and Doris moved to Oxford Gardens in Woodstock and we say thank you to the staff for the excellent care they received.
Dad will be missed especially on Friday night’s when we would get together to cheer on the London Knights’.
We will all miss you Dad and cheers to you and Mom.
.
Gorden died peacefully in his sleep with family by his side.
He now joins his wife Doris who passed in 2014.
Predeceased by his sister Aileen Merritt, his brother Wilfred Travis and daughter-in-law Beth Travis.
Sadly, missed by his children Brian (Marlene), Wayne (Jacqui), Rick (Suzanne), Lorie (Fred), and Rob (Marg). Grandfather of Brad and Kathy: Sean and Sue; Melanie; Troy and Sara; Rebeccah and Joel; Brittany and Jay. Great Grandfather of Jordan, Nicole, Ella, Nate, Quinn, Malcolm, Lauren, Evan, and Teddy.
Also missed by his sister-in-law Euoleen Travis and brother-in-law Reg Johnson (Marj).
As per his wishes, he bequeathed his body to the University of Western Ontario Medical Sciences Facility.
A family interment service will be held later.
Gorden worked for Ontario Hydro for 41 years starting at age 16 and retiring at age 57 as the Forestry Manager for the Beachville District. His goal was to be retired more years than he worked but sadly he did not make it.
We were always amazed at his mechanical and building skills. He was a super MacGyver and DIY guy who was always replacing engines, transmissions, and doing brake jobs on the many old clunkers he had. Instead of buying a boat, he built a plywood one and was very proud of this accomplishment.
Dad was an avid curler, curling at the Ingersoll Curling Club where he was also involved in the ice making process and again fixing all that needed repair. He was pleased when he was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Curling Club for his many years of service.
In the 70’s, he and his brother Wilf built a cottage from a kit. Many years of fun were enjoyed by the families at “Cedarbrae” on Trout Lake. He enjoyed watching his grandkids and the numerous family dogs swimming off of the dock. Cruising the lake on the “Cedarbrae Express” was always a highlight for him especially when the grandkids wanted to drive.
After retirement he bought himself an old Winnebago and he and Doris travelled across Canada and the USA. He did not like to pay campground fees, so he had many stories of sleeping in Legion parking lots, cemeteries, and seaside docks. He would always quip that the residents at the cemeteries where generally quiet.
Both he and Doris enjoyed spending winters at Okeechobee with their Hydro and Ingersoll friends. He particularly enjoyed his afternoons spent at the Shanty where many a lie was told.
In their final years, he and Doris moved to Oxford Gardens in Woodstock and we say thank you to the staff for the excellent care they received.
Dad will be missed especially on Friday night’s when we would get together to cheer on the London Knights’.
We will all miss you Dad and cheers to you and Mom.
.