Gord was a special cousin. We spent hours every Friday evening talking on the phone. My deepest condolences to the family. What great support Gord had with all of you. Love Cousin Carolyn
Gord was a great mentor to me throughout my IRD stay and even when I moved to the Personal Computer Division, that he encouraged. I will always have a soft spot in my heart for Mr. Gord Watson.
Cheers, Wee Gordie
Our deepest condolences to Jim, Sandi and your respective spouses and families. Your dad was so proud of all of you and there was nothing more important to him than all of your well being, health and happiness. I, like so many people, were so lucky to have him in my life. Thank you for sharing this "one of a kind" man with us, I will miss my long phone calls and visits with him.
He had a wonderful and full life.. he was loved by many and will leave a big hole in all of our hearts.
Jimmy & family, our most heartfelt condolences. There will never be anyone special and so loved as Gordie. My cherished memories of your Dad and the many conversations covering the Leafs/Jets and everything under the sun were remarkable due to his sharp mind. Lengthy chats on the phone were standard. Once when I was out of town on business, he and Eileen chatted for 5 hours! He was salesman's dream on customer calls. always a gentleman, professional & articulate. He taught me well.
Our first year in Winnipeg he visited with his Mom. The barbeque remains as a highlight. We came back to Toronto to celebrate our 25th Wedding Anniversary and Gordie met our parents, relatives, and many good friends.
Gordie wanted to see the Leafs hoist another Stanley Cup. We both were miffed that 58 years and nothing! Gordie, talk to the big guy up there and see what you can do.
I've known Gord for almost 40 years and spent a lot of time with him during my many visits to Toronto. Together we explored the entire GTA and surrounding area, including most of Scarborough (The Guildwood, the Bluffs and Bluffer's Park Marina), as well as West Toronto (Gord's childhood home) and East Toronto. We stopped it at every location of significance to Gord, including the IBM print shop near the Davenport Road, wife Betty's grave in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, and sites of his family's origins up in Pefferlaw. Gord and I especially loved tracking down the homes and locations of the famous and infamous. Because of this, I had a relationship with him that I have not had with anyone else. He was a great guy. I will really miss him.