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May 31, 2019

In Memoriam: Hershel Gordon

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Hershel Gordon, who was on the Swim Ontario Board of Directors and was a Past President in the 80s,

Hershel Gordon, who was on the Swim Ontario Board of Directors and was a Past President in the 80s, passed away peacefully on the morning of May 30th, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of Elaine Gordon, father and father-in-law to Kevin & Stephanie, Jayme & Marisa, and treasured grandfather to Josh, Kate, Maya and Caelum. Son to the late Maurice Gordon & Lillian Rose, and brother to Arlene Shnall. Hersh brought spirit and light to every situation, every conversation and every moment of his time. Family was his greatest joy, and gatherings were for feasting. He loved to live, and did so with all his might and all his heart. He will be deeply missed.

Memorial donations may be made to Sunnybrook Hospital, Critical Care Unit 2nd Floor at 416-480-4483.

Steeles Memorial Chapel

Date of Funeral:Sunday, June 2, 2019
Time of Funeral:11:00 a.m.
Memorial Service Location: Graveside Service
Burial Service Location: Pardes Chaim Cemetery 11818 Bathurst Street Maple, ON (Community Section