OBITUARY
Gordon Duke
June 15, 1925 – September 25, 2018
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Dad, Gordie Duke, at the age of 93 years. A D-Day veteran and father of 10. He will be missed immensely. It was our Dad’s last wish to be cremated with no funeral. Much appreciation to the staff of 2A and 3B of St Anne de Bellevue Veterans Hospital for showing much love, care and compassion to our father. Thank you! « My Epitaph » by Gordon Duke Have you ever thought of dying? Just a wondering where you’ll go. If you’re heading for the « Pearly Gates » Or wind up down below. Well! You shouldn’t worry fella, It depends on how you’ve lived. If you’ve been a real old selfish cuss, Or had a prayer to give. If you’ve helped some poor old body Who has lots less than you, Or you’ve given just plain words of hope When there’s nothing else to do. Well, this never worries me, friend. For I’ve never paid much mind. I’m not worried ’bout myself But, it’s the people I leave behind. For I know, I’ve been a sinner, But, there’s times I’ve been real kind, So I’ll leave my judgement To the « judge » on high For making up his mind. Say! While we’re talking frankly I don’t mind just saying friend, That I haven’t much to worry ’bout When my life comes to an end. For I’m no better than the best Not much better than the worse But! I’ll have no crocodile tears, Running out behind the hearse. I don’t want no piles of flowery wreaths From sympathetic pests Adorning walls around the room In where I’m laid to rest. No hypocrites to look at me And say with solemn face « How good a man, when he had lived » I’d feel quite out of place. « No, no » says I, not none of this These bloggards standing ’round, When my old soul, leaves this old skin. Just stick me in the ground. Don’t bother sending any cards, Nor wreaths of flowers fine, To tell the truth « Don’t come at all » I really wouldn’t mind With mind at ease. (When I have gone) Just drop me in that hole No big demonstrations when I arrived And I’d like the same when I go. You see, I’m a simple man With faults and weakness too, Just dig it deep, and sod me down « God » he’ll know what to do. Then go on home, and « have a drink » Put my passing on a shelf, And start to thinking, of the day That you must go yourself.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Gordon Duke 2018..
Décès pour la Ville: pointeclaire, Province: Quebec
