Peacefully at Edgewater Gardens, Dunnville, on Sunday March 15, 2026 in his 89th year. Gord is predeceased by his loving wife, Lylla (Murphy) . Loving father of Barb (Francis) Topp , and Darlene (late Ron) McIntee. Cherished grandpa of Melissa Topp (Dan Humphrey), Krystina (Eric) Wheatley, Tom McIntee, Emily McIntee, Wesley (Emily) Minor, Aimee Minor (Chad Rochon), and 6 great grandchildren. Dear brother-in-law of Carol Murphy(Dan Lannigan), and Donna Murphy. Predeceased by his sisters and brother in laws Bernice (Craig) Nagel, Jean (Neil) Moerschfelder, Richard Murphy, and Dale (Linda) Murphy.
Gord was a farmer, and truck driver, operating a hay and straw business for many years. He enjoyed hauling water locally to his customers making many friendships along the way. He was passionate about competitive plowing, cutting wood and playing his guitar with family and friends. Gord was an honorary member of the Haldimand Plowmen’s Association, and the Ontario Plowmen’s Association where he was a member for over 75 years. Many hours were spent in his shop restoring old tractors. Gord’s pride and joy was his old Rumely. He enjoyed participating in antique shows and tractor pulling.
Friends will be received at J.W. Hart Funeral Home, 113 Lock St E., Dunnville on Wednesday March 18 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Thursday at 1 o’clock p.m. followed by burial at Windecker Cemetery.
Special thanks to the staff at Edgewater Gardens for all their extra care and compassion . Donations in Gord’s memory can be made to the Haldimand Plowmen’s Association, Edgewater Gardens Council , Alzhemiers Society, or charity of your choice. On-line condolences at www.jwhartfuneralhome.com.
All our sincerest sympathies go out to the family of Mr. Walton. May your cherished memories and times wih him comfort you at this difficult time.
Sending sincere sympathy!
Rochelle Deslippe
Sorry for your loss. Donna Murphy sends her condolences.
We send our sincere condolences to granddaughter Emily McIntee and great-granddaughter Abby.
Our deepest sympathy to all of the family.
We are so sorry for the loss of a wonderful man. I know that Keith will miss the many times talking about tractors with him. I always enjoyed listening to him play his guitar. Our condolences and hugs to the whole family 🤗
RIP Pops. You will be missed!
Shari & Keith ❤️.
Sending our sincere condolences. Cherish the memories and May they comfort you
I am so sorry to hear of Gordie’s passing. My heart goes out to you all.
We are so sorry for the loss of a wonderful man. I know that Keith will miss the many times talking about tractors with him. I always enjoyed listening to him play his guitar. Our condolences and hugs to the whole family 🤗
RIP Pops. You will be missed!
Shari & Keith ❤️.
My Deepest Condolence to all the Family. Uncle Gord was always a colorful character and always fun to be around. Will Miss Dearly
Brian Paula & Familys
Barb and Darlene,
My deepest sympathy for the loss of Gord.
I knew Gord many years ago as a child. He was one of the people from River Road I never forgot.
He was always so kind and helped occupy a little girl while the adults chattered.
When I first met Barb and found she was Gords’ daughter many wonderful memories were brought back.
My deepest condolances to
Barb, Darlene and your families.
Sorry to hear of his passing. I knew Gord since I was a young child growing up on a farm in North Cayuga. We hayed together sometimes helping out injured or ill neighbours. A great person always eager to help or share a story.
Rest in peace Gord.
Dear Darlene, Barb and Francis and Families:
We all send our sincere condolences to you and your families in the loss of your wonderful Family Leader. Gordon was a very special part of the Plowing Family and he will certainly be missed by us too.
May you always cherish the memories and know that he lives on in each of you.
Sending our sincere sympathies and caring.
The Members, Directors and Staff,
Ontario Plowmen’s Association
Our sincere sympathy to the Walton families. Our father (Keith) was happy to see Gord when he arrived at Edgewater and they would visit and exchange the good ole times they shared as farmers and water haulers. May all your precious memories help you thru the days ahead.
My sincere condolences to Barb and all her family. I know Ted would be very sorry to hear this.
Barb and family: So sorry for the loss of your father.
Thinking of your family at this sad time. Have known Gord for many years and remember him always saying when I asked how you doing today Gord and he would always say “ Doing ok for an old Guy “ never failed every week. He will be greatly missed. Rest Easy Gord ❤️
Darlene and family on behalf of the Middlesex Plowmens Association and the Ontario Antique Tractor Plowmens Association we send our sincere condolences on the passing of Gord. It was always a joy to watch a master at work keeping the furrows straight. Gord was also a joy to talk with and would give a tip when asked. You are in our thoughts and prayers,
Richard Elliott
So sorry for your loss. Your dad was such a great guy.
My thoughts are with the family at this time.
Deepest Sympathy to the family. He will be remembered here at WAFMA for his participation in our events and his friendship.
Our thoughts are with the family at this time. When I think of Gord, the plowing matches certainly come to mind. His passion.
My sincere condolences to Barb, Darlene and families. Thoughts and prayers are sent your way at this difficult time. 🙏
Sending thoughts Barb, Darlene and Francis and family. May his plow always be in the soil and he never look back!
May his memories bring comfort and happiness and he be blessed as he farms now for the big guy! with much love, Kathy
Our deepest condolences to family and friends.He will be missed by many, He was one of the the greatest one of a kind. Rest In Peace Gordy
Barb, Darlene and families
Our condolences to all. Remembering memories of your dad playing with the other band member at the Windecker School square dances. Hugs.
I was sorry to hear if Gords passing. He will be missed as he was a good friend to the whole family. May he rest in peace.
We are very sorry for your loss. A hard working proud man who leaves behind many people to be proud of. You have our deepest sympathy during this difficult time.
Sorry to hear of Gordon’s passing. My thoughts are with family members.