GORDON, Winifred Margaret (Nee Irving) Gordon  -  76 of Pickering, passed away peacefully on July 25th,
2024 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Winnie (as she was fondly referred to) was born on September 26th, 1947 to the late Charles and Hilda Irving.

She trained and became a Registered Nurse at the Royal Infirmary Edinburgh School of Nursing, then spent another year as a Midwife at The Queen Mothers Hospital in Glasgow.

After coming to Canada in 1971 she worked as a Registered Nurse and then on to teach Nursing at Durham College.

She was known for her dedication and compassion and fondly remembered by her students.

She married Ronald Gordon in 1971 and they shared 53 loving years together.

Winnie was always active in her community and was fast to make friends wherever she went. She was an active woman who was also very well travelled. She was fondly remembered by many of her students – one who even helped care for her in her final days.

Winnie is survived by her husband Ronald Gordon, sons, Richard and Douglas Gordon, grandchildren, Baily Dobbin, Connor Gordon, Ben Gordon, Oliver Gordon, Neve Gordon and predeceased by father, Charles Irving and mother, Hilda Irving and her daughter, Deborah Gordon.

A memorial service to be held at McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME in Ajax. Friday, August 2nd. 2024 at 2pm. 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax ON L1T 2Z7.

In lieu of flowers, the family would request you consider a donation in Winnie’s honor to the Alzeimer’s Society.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the many messages from friends who have already reached out to offer their words of comfort.

Winnie will be remembered for her warm heart, big smile, generous spirit and unwavering love for her family and many friends. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.