Gord married Katheleen (Smith) in May 1969, and they raised their children Joanne (David) and Mark, here in Guelph. Gord’s proudest role was being Popa to Amelia and Addison.
Born in Guelph at St Josephs Hospital July 12, 1937, Gord grew up in Eramosa township on the family farm. He was the oldest child to Alan & Gertrude Hasson and big brother to Donna (Doug) Prior and MaryAnn (Ben*) Perkins.
Gord worked much of his life in sales of farm equipment, proudly owning a Massey Ferguson dealership on Hwy #6 in the 70’s. His love of the outdoors brought him to property management at Camp Edgewood, in Eden Mills, before retiring and moving to Sauble Beach, where he continued with a small lawn care business for several years. Gord & Kathleen enjoyed living in Sauble Beach for 13 years where they made many friends in the community. They were fortunate to travel to Coco Beach for many years, enjoying golf, sunshine and their many friends at Sun Pines. They were drawn back to Guelph when they became grandparents.
Over his lifetime Gord enjoyed hunting and fishing, fast cars, golf and family traditions like easter egg colouring and pumpkin carving. His favourite pastime was cutting his grass on his ride on mower and tinkering in the garage for hours on end.
Gord lived his last 3 years on Lilac Lane at St Joseph’s Health Center. We extend our gratitude and thanks to the many staff that cared for him and the families we came to know so closely.
We know Gord will be missed by many, he has been in the thoughts of so many friends, previous neighbours, his nieces and nephews and extended family over these past few years.
Cremation has taken place and we look forward to gathering with family & friends to share memories and stories of their time with Gord on Sunday November 15, 2026. We will receive guests at 11am at the Gilbert McIntyre & Son Hart Chapel (1099 Gordon St. Guelph), a Celebration service is planned for 12:00pm and a private reception for family & friends to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations are greatly appreciated to St Joseph’s Health Center www.foundation.sjhcg.ca specifically to the Music Therapy OR to Tango’s Lead Canine Rescue & Sanctuary www.tangosleadcaninerescue.com
