McGrail, Gordon Austin – passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at the Humber River Hospital at the age of 83. Predeceased by his beloved wife Doris, son Gordon, daughter Lynne, daughter in law Renate, and dear sister Irene Charge. Loving father of Stephen and father in law of Linda. Cherished grandfather of Ryan, Lee, Tyler, Brent, Erin, Lauren, Brooke and several great grandchildren. Dear brother of Eleanor Woodend. Gord will be deeply missed by his loving girlfriend Christine Martin, all his family and friends. Gordon was a man of conviction with strong beliefs and opinions who genuinely loved people and devoted much of his time and energy trying to help everyone who touched his life in his own unique way. Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home 2035 Weston Road (north of Lawrence Ave) Weston, on Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday at 1 p.m. followed by a reception in the Weston Room. Interment at Prospect Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Diabetes Canada would be greatly appreciated. Please visit our Book of Memories at www.wardfuneralhome.com
If Gordon could leave us with one final thought it would be:
“Things are never as bad as they seem, they are only as bad as you make them.” “Be present and enjoy each and every moment you have as it is truly a gift”