He was predeceased by his father Frank Thorne and sister Barbara Grant.
He is survived by his mother Eliza Thorne.
He leaves to mourn his companion Joy (Pilgram); children Tamara (Eric), Deleena (David), Paul (Chanda) and Tyler; seven grandchildren; sisters Shirley, Carol, Valerie (Bob); and brothers Cec (Linda), David (Judy), Harold (Sharon) and Rick (Mary).
Gordon served in the the military with the rank of warrant officer.
Donations may be made to the Canadian Lung Association.
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