In memory of
Gordon (Gord) James Watson
May 2, 1930 - November 27, 2025
of Scarborough, in his 95th year, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 27, 2025. He was born in Toronto to loving parents Bill and Anne and was older brother to Harvey (deceased).
Gord attended Western Technical Commercial School and joined IBM Canada right after graduation. Gord met the love of his life, Betty Massie (deceased, 1972) at IBM where he worked in the International Records Division (IRD) until his retirement at age 60 in 1988. He enjoyed the company of many valued colleagues and friends throughout his years at IBM, many who remained lifelong friends. If there was an event or celebration you could count on Gord to be there as he loved people and sharing stories.
During Gord's final days, he was surrounded by the people he treasured the most, his loving family: son Jim (Cheryl), daughter Sandi (Randy), and grandchildren Kyle (Jenna), Mark (Kristen), Katey (Matt) and Carley. Gord was blessed with five great-grandchildren: Aiden, Tenley, Sloane, Cameron and Payton (and one on the way that he just missed meeting). He was a loving and supportive Poppa and so very proud of each member of his family; they were the center of his world.
Gord loved facts about "his city" Toronto and enjoyed taking visiting friends on tours sharing interesting sights and history. His stories are truly legendary. He enjoyed bowling with friends, attending his grandchildren's hockey games, and was a long time Toronto Maple Leafs fan.
Gord spent the last five years at Sunrise Retirement Home in Unionville where he continued to share stories and make friends. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the wonderful caregivers who shared this last chapter with him.
A private family internment service will be held followed by a Celebration of Life in 2026. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Multiple Sclerosis Canada if so desired.
Gord attended Western Technical Commercial School and joined IBM Canada right after graduation. Gord met the love of his life, Betty Massie (deceased, 1972) at IBM where he worked in the International Records Division (IRD) until his retirement at age 60 in 1988. He enjoyed the company of many valued colleagues and friends throughout his years at IBM, many who remained lifelong friends. If there was an event or celebration you could count on Gord to be there as he loved people and sharing stories.
During Gord's final days, he was surrounded by the people he treasured the most, his loving family: son Jim (Cheryl), daughter Sandi (Randy), and grandchildren Kyle (Jenna), Mark (Kristen), Katey (Matt) and Carley. Gord was blessed with five great-grandchildren: Aiden, Tenley, Sloane, Cameron and Payton (and one on the way that he just missed meeting). He was a loving and supportive Poppa and so very proud of each member of his family; they were the center of his world.
Gord loved facts about "his city" Toronto and enjoyed taking visiting friends on tours sharing interesting sights and history. His stories are truly legendary. He enjoyed bowling with friends, attending his grandchildren's hockey games, and was a long time Toronto Maple Leafs fan.
Gord spent the last five years at Sunrise Retirement Home in Unionville where he continued to share stories and make friends. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the wonderful caregivers who shared this last chapter with him.
A private family internment service will be held followed by a Celebration of Life in 2026. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Multiple Sclerosis Canada if so desired.