Obituaries

GORDON HUGH (ENG) MONTFORD

SHERBROOKE, 26 October 2014

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our Father, Gordon Hugh Montford (b. July 11, 1931 in Winnipeg MB) at the Argyll Residence/Alzheimer’s Unit Sun Oct 26, 2014 Sherbrooke Que. He was the son of Harry Montford & Eva (Keilback). He was pre-deceased by his loving wife Jeannine Beaudet in 2013 from ALS. His 5 children; Paula, Lorraine, David, Danny & Philip. His 5 grandchildren; Colin, Catherine (Misha), Michael, Laura & Emily (David) and his great grandson Jackson. His 2 loving step-children, Johnny & Bianca Battistini. His sister Elaine & brother-in-law Victor Gorgopa & their family & his numerous cousins around the country. He was a Retired Officer (Major) in the Canadian Armed Forces, primarily as an Air Force Navigator. He had a 2nd career as a Kinesiology Instructor at Grande Prairie Regional College in AB. & spent 10 yrs in Botswana teaching at the Tonota College & then 5yrs at the Univ of Botswana putting together a Master’s program to teach teachers in that country in the field of physical education. He was a loving Father, an avid & passionate physical educator & loved his sports, primarily volleyball. He volunteered/coached many sports including volleyball, football, hockey, baseball both at the High School & Civic levels. His Funeral Mass will be held Sat Nov 1st 2014 at St Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, Sherbrooke QC at 2pm. Visitation at 1pm at the Church beforehand. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate a donation to the Argyll’s “Foundation for Life” where both Dad & Jeannine spent the last few yrs of their life. Our family would like to sincerely thank all of the medical staff & care workers who served our Father so compassionately during his stay with them at the Argyll. For donation: http://fondationvitae.csss-iugs.ca/i-want-to-make-a-donation