Gordon Hatch

1927 – 2014
In loving memory of Gordon William Hatch, age 87 years who passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at the Dryden Regional Health Center.
Gordon is survived by his wife Joan, son Jim (Angie) Hatch, daughters: Heather (Vern) Spoozak and Karen (Brent) Nickle, by 7 grandchildren: Lucas, Olivia, Melanie (Hazen), Shauna (Rory), Graeme, Leann and Mikayla and 2 great granddaughters: Norah and Emma. He is also survived by his brother Edward (Eleanor) Hatch and sisters-in-law Terry and Betty.
Gordon was predeceased by his parents Jim and Bertha Hatch and brothers: Ray, Doug, Harry and George.
Gordon spent his entire career working alongside four of his brothers in the family owned business, Grove Side Dairy. He was proud to be a Rotarian and was actively involved for 57 years. He gave many years of service to the Public School Board and the Patricia Gardens Board.
He worked tirelessly to bring the music program to the school curriculum and strongly supported the Music Awards and 4H programs of Rotary. Gordon loved music and it was while playing his trumpet in local dance bands that he met and married Joan, the piano player. He enjoyed curling, fishing and golfing.
Gordon had a quiet demeanour and only shared his words of wisdom with those who asked. His greatest joys in life were his children, grandchildren and two great grandchildren and the many wonderful years spent together at camp on Ghost Lake.
A Memorial Funeral Service to celebrate Gordon’s life will be held Thursday, September 4th at 11:00 a.m. in First United Church with Rev. Hewitt Holmes officiating. Interment of ashes will take place in the Dryden Cemetery.
If friends desire donations may be made to First United Church or to a charity of your choice through the Stevens Funeral Homes P.O. Box 412, Dryden ON P8N 2Z1. Condolences may be posted at www.stevensfuneralhomes.ca