Obituary of William Gordon Price
It is with great sadness that the family of William Gordon Price announce his sudden passing at Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre on Tuesday October 11, 2022. Gord was born on Brunette Island and later resettled to Fortune.
Gord was predeceased by parents William & Sarah Price and brother-in-law Andy Ellis.
Leaving to mourn Effie, his loving partner for the last seven years; son Matthew; daughter Melodie King and her husband Andy who was like a son to Gordon. Also his precious grandchildren Blain, Tristan, Evan, Olivia, Abby, Austin & Sophia; Effie’s Children Wilson (Jack), Jeremy (Tonya Lynn), Jason (Nicole ), Lorelei (Colin), Jennifer (Shawn); Effie’s grandchildren who always called him Poppy Gord, Preston, Cole, Sarah, Mcguire, Graydon, Jensen; sisters Marion (Oscar), Irene, Ruth (Aubrey); brother Lloyd (Carolyn); Also leaving behind a large circle of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many, many friends and co-workers.
Gord spent many years as a lighthouse keeper on Green Island, Marticot Island, Burin Island and Cape Bonavista (which was his favorite). He loved being by the sea. Gord spent this past thanksgiving weekend with Effie, her son Wilson & his partner Jack. He was always on the go and loved to hang out in the shed exchanging stories with his buddies. He was a true Newfoundlander that loved Boating and Fishing. Gord made friends with everyone and loved to yarn and make people laugh. Most of all he loved being called Poppy by all his grandchildren.
Visitation will take place at All Saints Anglican Church in Fortune, on Wednesday from 7-9PM & on Thursday for family & close friends from 10AM-12PM.
Funeral service will take place on Thursday at 2PM from All Saints Anglican Church in Fortune with inturnment following at All Saints Anglican Cemetery, Fortune.
Donations in Gord’s memory can be given to the Huntington Society of Canada by visiting www.huntingtonsociety.ca
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, We Listen, We Learn and We Walk with you.
Born and raised, that was me,
a Newfoundlander proud to be.
In life is shared my love and glories,
but now I’m gone, think back to stories.
When you feel the coastal air,
just close your eyes because I am there.
I’m in the breeze for you to feel,
and in your heart to help you heal.
Remember me and time we shared,
I thank you all who loved and cared.
