Gordon grew up with the love of professional speedway motorcycle racing. One of his favorite sayings was "Never look back & never give up". He was loved by a large family, predeceased by his mother (Janice Gruetzmacher 2018) & survived by his father Gordon Sr, Wife Helen, 3 children Gordon Robert, Jericho Aiden & Suzy Sheraigne brother Paul & Sister Laura along with several grandchildren, nieces & nephews.