Passed peacefully surrounded by his family on August 23, 2016 at the Health Science Centre at the age of 87 years. Predeceased by his parents John and Gladys, sister Blanche Noseworthy, brother Chesley Whalen, precious daughter B. Raylene Cull, parents-in-law Clarence Bert and Minnie Hudson and 3 infant brothers. Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 63 years Dorcas (Hudson), children Lynnette (Guy),Bert (Patricia), Karen (Geoff), Paula (Doug) and Lori (Doug), grandchildren Tony (Clarice), Trevor (Gina), Christopher (Stephanie),Kendall (Danielle) Colin (Joline), Bradley (Kelly), Melissa (Jean), Jerry (Nicole), Krystina (Drew), Samantha (Len), Kayla (James), Kyle, Emily and Ethan (his buddy), great grandchildren Katie and Kelsey Whalen, Eryn Legrow and Spencer Raylene Cull, sisters Betty Gosse (Jack), Susie Legrow (Joe), Marion Vincent (Eric), brother Cecil Whalen (Lorna), sister-in-law Laura Whalen and special friends Bert and Laura Butler, Alton and Florence King. The family would like to thank the staff at the Health Science centre for their support and compassion, Rev. Grant Stuckless for his visits to the hospital during his last days. Gordon served as a Fire sergeant for 25 years with the St. John's Fire department. His retirement years were dedicated to small family business, fishing, great love for the outdoors which he instilled in all his family. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. On Thursday and Friday from 2 - 4 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 27th, 2016 at 2 p.m. in Bauline United Church, with interment to follow in the Bauline United Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Gordon's memory may be made to the Bauline United Church Fund. To send a message of condolence or sign the memorial guestbook, please visit www.carnells.com.