It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Gordie Fleming announce his passing on Saturday July 2, 2011 at Health Sciences Centre age 46 years. Predeceased by his father Gerald Fleming (1988); Mother Stella Fleming (2011) and Brother James (1968). Leaving with great memories of a life well lived are his Brothers: David Fleming, Rick Fleming, Gary Fleming, Fr. Mick; Sisters Patsy Brown (Glenn), Judy Peddle (William), Rhonda Peet (Rick), MaryAnn Fleming (Steve), Pamela Parsons (Brad). Best Buddies Tyler Holwell and Todd Wheeler. Special friend and co-worker Cecil Warford. And also, his co-workers at Northwest Taxi. Gordie will also be missed by many of his nieces and nephews as well as aunts and uncles and other family members and friends. Gordie’s passion was race horses. He came by that honestly, and grew up around horses all his life as his grandfather Patrick McDonald, and father, Gerald, were pioneers in horse racing in the early 50’s along with the Forward family. Over the many years of racing, Gordie won numerous awards such as Top UDRS Trainer, Most Improved Driver, Fastest winning time with PH Tornado, Driver of the Year for starts in 2010, The Dave McRoberts Memorial award for passion for the sport along with his brother Gary, and he was so proud of them all. Also left with great memories together is his cousin Greg Rice and his barn buddies with whom he spent many hours talking about and looking after his horses. He was also the recipient of a Citizens Involvement Award from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary. Gordie was a giving person in life which continued even after his death as an organ donor. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd on Monday July 4th 2 p m-9 p.m. and Tuesday July 5th from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Gordie’s Brother, Fr. Mick Fleming, will conduct the Funeral Mass at St. Teresa’s Roman Catholic Church, Mundy Pond Road on Wednesday, July 6th at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Topsail Road. Donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com.