He was born Gordon Joseph Chartrand on Jan 31 1971, to Clifford “Porky” Parenteau and Florence Mary Chartrand. He was known as Gordy, Noel and nicknamed “Pot of Coffee.” He was the eldest child, followed by a 7 month stillborn brother, than Cameron (Longo) Parenteau in 1972, Janey-Joyce (Jeanne Longo) Parenteau in 1973.
Our mother Florence then had two more girls Debbie (Longo) Lacquette in 1975, and Sonya (Chaychuk) Lacquette in 1977.
There were also a few more miscarriages, including twin girls and a stillborn boy named David.
Clifford Parenteau had with Shirley Flett, 3 sons, Gordon Flett (1979), Adrian Flett (1980) and Mitchell Flett (1981).
Clifford Parenteau with Laura King had Clifford King (1985), Jana King (1988), Dakota King (1989) and Alphonse King (1990) and also have Jana’s son Hunter King (2007).
Gordy was raised at a very young age by his great Auntie Mabel (Houle) Mousseau, and then also by a Margaret (Bull) Campbell, and then was put into Children’s Aid.
Around 1975 he was adopted by Mr and Mrs Mayur Pavagadhi, former manager of the North Star Inn in Winnipeg (now known as the Radisson), and they travelled overseas and across the States. He was given the name of “Noel Pavagadhi.” The marriage dissolved and he was brought back into Children’s Aid around 1979. He lived in Foster Homes and Group Homes until he was 12 when he ran away. He lived on the streets, and eventually found a family to stay with Maureen Roulette-Catcheway and her family around 1986-1987.
In June of 1987, assisted by Social Worker Gene Robertson, one of the happiest times of his life was the reunion to his birth mother Florence Parenteau and her twin sister Rose Wood. Unfortunately, the happiness was short lived with the death of Florence on Nov 27, 1987. He went to stay in Skownan with his auntie Melva (Glen) Maud and family.
Eventually he came back to Winnipeg, worked at various factories and jobs. His last employment was working for a company where he picked up furniture in alleyways and discarded it. He enjoyed working.
He had some children in his relationships:
With Charlene Williams, he had Jana Williams (1991), Florence Williams (1993).
With Tracey Kakegamic, he had Noel Kakegamic (1995), and Gordon Kakegamic (1997).
With Edith Moore, he had Angel Moore (2003).
Then he was with the “LOVE OF HIS LIFE” Rena Trout for the next 12 years, starting in 2008. He was the stepfather to Vincent, Donnie, Trevor and Freddie Trout, and also with Angel, Serena, Sheldon and Daryl Catcheway.
He is survived by companion Melva Latendre.
Gordon was predeceased by his mother Florence on Nov 27, 1987, his paternal grandparents Gordon “Shorty” Genaille (1979)(son of Abel Genaille and Maryann Nepinak) and Maggie Bertha Parenteau (2017)(daughter of Alphonse Parenteau and Veronique Chartrand). His maternal grandparents Johnny “Timberwolf” Catcheway (1963)(son of Gaspard Catcheway and Eliza Boucher) and Maryann Ida (Houle) Chartrand (1973)(daughter of Edwin Houle and Helene Marie Nenakowekapow).
His daughters Florence Williams (2013), Angel Moore (2019), and Jana Williams (2021), as well as grandson Norman Kakegamic (2012). He lost cousins Jack Wood (2018), Neilson Catcheway (2019). Uncle Glen Maud (2020), Uncle Richard Chartrand (1988),Uncle James Catcheway (2018), Auntie Theresa Catcheway (2019), Uncle Alphonse Catcheway (2021), Uncle Gilbert Catcheway (2017), Auntie Flora Catcheway (2003), Auntie Olive Catcheway (1969). Also by Auntie Mary Jane Campbell (2016), Uncle John Houle (2006) and Great Uncle Abraham Houle, Great Uncle Joe Alec Houle, Great Auntie Mabel (Houle) Mousseau, and Great Auntie Annie (Houle) Sanderson as well as niece Emma Chaychuk (2014). He was also predeceased by his beloved Auntie Olga Parenteau in 2013, whom he lived with at various times. He was also predeceased by his stepson Gerald Trout (2017).
He is survived on his Maternal Side by his Auntie Rose Wood (Bruce, Keith, Rochelle, Sabrina, Preston, Brenda, Ramsey, Scarlett), Auntie Melva Maud (Tanya, Cathie, Linda, Glen Jr, Darren, Donovan), Children of the late Mary Jane Campbell (Gerald, Janet, Gary, Delma, Carol and Audrey), Children of the late John Houle (Barry, Mary, Earl, Francis, Amanda and Dennis), Auntie Martha Catcheway (April, Sheldon, Tanya), Uncle Kerry Catcheway (Sheldon, Marie, Betty, Gordon, Michael, Ryan, Rebecca, Annie and Angeline), Children of the late Uncle James Catcheway (Ellis, Luke, Tania, Rhonda, Cynthia, Matt, Keith and Kevin), Children of the late Alphonse Catcheway (Gordon, Mildred, Agnes), Children of the late Flora Catcheway (Violet, Frances Donna, Ron, Melford and Russell), Norman George Catcheway (Douglas, Curtis and Margaret), Children of the late Olive Catcheway (Peter, Garry, Eunice, Belinda and Melvin).
He is survived on his Paternal side by Auntie Jeanette Louise Parenteau, Uncle Ronald Chartrand (Virginia, Victoria, Amanda, Samantha, Ronald and Arland), Auntie Gail Chartrand (Jana, Timmy and Dylan) Auntie Sandra Moar (Daniel, Calvin, Cheyenne, Donalda, Maryann), Auntie Patsy Moar (Dennis, Denise, O.J., Bobbie, Brittney), Auntie Shirley Chartrand (Daryll, Charles and Mandy), Auntie Lana Chartrand, Uncles Gus Genaille (Shaylee, Stacy, Tianna, Rochelle, Tiarra), Auntie Marilyn Genaille (Leroy, Andew, Joey, Jeff, Carter, Claudia).
Survived by sons Noel Kakegamic, and Gordon Kakegamic.
Survived by grandchildren Ace Ross, Mariah Williams, and Kayla Bittern.
Survived by Father Clifford “Porky” Parenteau and Laura King.
Survived by siblings Cameron Longo, Jeanne Longo, Debbie Longo, Sonya Chaychuck, Gordon Flett, Adrian Flett, Mitchell Flett, Clifford King, Jana King, Dakota King, Alphonse King.
Survived by nephews and nieces: Joseph Longo James Longo, Morgan Thompson, Brandan Thompson, David Chaychuk, Silas Chaychuk, Hunter King, Serenity Sky King-McManus, Delaney Flett, Matthew Flett, Luke Flett, Roderick Flett, Kittana Flett, Adrianna Flett, Chelsea Flett, Jasmine Long.
Survived by Great Nephews and Nieces: Adison Saulteaux, Raiden Longo, Ophelia Longo, Athena Longo, Athena Chaychuk, Aurora Chaychuk.
Also survived by his Great Auntie Cecile Houle (Dennis, Allan, Percy, Robert).
And his childhood friend Willie Trout, whom he knew from the Group Home days.
All friends, family and people who knew Gordy may consider themselves Honorary Pallbearers.
Gordy’s ashes will be taken to Skownan First Nation and buried with his mother’s grave, at a later date.
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