Passed peacefully away on Saturday, November 14th, 2009 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Gordon Decker at the age of 86 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his children: Elwin (Shirley), London, ON, Ted, Corner Brook and Mona Decker (Barry), Fort McMurray, AB; step-children: Graham Payne (Rhoda), Parson’s Pond and Madeline Wells (Lloyd), Irishtown; 22 grandchildren, including special granddaughter Paula Decker; 30 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren; sister: Eva Bannister; brothers: Leonard Decker and Cyril Decker (Phyllis); sister-in-law: Mona Little and brother-in-law: Amos Payne; as well as a very large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Dulcie Decker, March 9th, 2009; parents: John and Charlotte Decker; brother: Llewellyn Decker and sister Beulah Payne; mother-in-law: Susie Payne; brothers and sisters-in-law: Florence Decker, Jack Bannister, Guy Payne, Mike, George and Jack Hewlin, and Rhoda Hewlin; daughter-in-law: Carolyn Decker. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will take place from St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Parson’s Pond beginning Sunday evening from where the funeral service will be held on Monday, November 16th at 1:00 p.m. Reverend Jean Brenton-Hickman officiating. Interment to follow at the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations graciously accepted to St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Parson’s Pond or to the Bay of Islands SPCA. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca.