Gordon: Betty Ann Jean.
Peacefully, at Stevenson Memorial Hospital, Alliston, after a long battle with vascular dementia, on Thursday August 5th, 2021. Betty (McClain), in her 75th year, beloved wife of Murray Gordon. Loving mother of Terry (Rebecca Christianson) and Annette (Jeffrey) Purkis. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Sophie and Oscar Purkis. Dear sister of Ruth Dermott (Bill) and the late Myrna Kerr. Fondly remembered by Linda Balsdon and her extended family.
Betty was the middle daughter of Edgar and Florence (Maw) McClain. She graduated from Banting Memorial High School in 1964 and soon after began working at Baxter Labs in Alliston. After several years she became a civil servant for the Ontario government which lasted from 1969 to 2000. In 1972 she and Murray married and began their family. Throughout the years she enjoyed singing and volunteering at area churches and Simcoe Manor Long Term Care Home. She will be forever cherished by her grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, 905-936-3477, on Sunday August 8th, 2021 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Due to COVID – 19 restrictions only 100 guests will be allowed in the funeral home at a time. Funeral service will be held, in the chapel, on Monday August 9th, 2021 at 11:00 am followed by interment in Schomberg Union Cemetery. Masks and social distancing will be required. Donations in Betty’s memory to the Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Betty Gordon 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Tottenham, Province: Ontario