It is with a heavy heart that our family announces that Gord passed away at his home at Gull
Lake, Alberta. Gord was born to Ted and Kathleen Cushing, in Calgary, Alberta, and grew up in
Bearspaw, Alberta. In 1979, he married his wife Beverly, and would be by her side for 32 years,
until 2011 when she passed away from a hard fight with breast cancer. He is survived by his 2
children, Shane (Heather) and Dawn (Joel), his grandchildren, Eden, Lilah, Mason and Molly,
and his sisters Lynda (John) and Maureen (Gerald).
Gord would work as an automobile mechanic for his whole career, retiring in 2013 from the
Municipal District of Rocky View. After retiring, he moved to “the lake” at the Summer Village of
Parkland Beach at Gull Lake, Ab. He would also enjoy most of the winter months in Sun City,
Phoenix, Arizona. Gord had a love for watching and playing sports. His favourites were hockey
(especially when he was “called up” to play for the Brew Kings) and golf in the later years. He
suffered from severe arthritis for many years, which he would fight against to keep golfing until
the end. He will be dearly missed, especially his high spirited, vibrant laugh.
Gordon “Gord” Edward Cushing
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A great cousin. Lots of fun & laughs growing up together in Bearspaw.
Our deepest condolences to Shane & Dawn & families
Allan & Carole Hall
We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences to you and all your family and friends. Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
– Ashley, Cory & Victoria Ulmer
I was fortunate enough to be called up to the Brew Kings as well and more importantly, was able to be on and off the ice with Gord. He always had a smile, a kind word and an infectious laugh. He was a good man and I’m so fortunate to have known him.
Deepest condolences to everyone who had the chance to get to know Uncle Gord. He will never be forgotten. I have great childhood memories with you all ❤️
The last time I saw this smiling man, he was coming through the door offering me a bouquet of asparagus to go with our dinner that evening. Such a funny guy with a great sense of humour and a laugh you will never forget. We will miss you dear friend. We hope you and Bev are having fun in heaven. 💕
To Gord’s family, please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of our friend. We became friends when our daughter Heather and Bev & Gord’s son Shane started dating and then were married in 2007 on PEI. Together with Gord we share our lovely granddaughters Eden & Lilah. It is hard to loose someone you love. June 25th, we won’t be with you, but please know that you will be in our hearts and we will be thinking of all of you when you celebrate Gord’s life.. We will remember his smile and his shared humour. He is at peace now.
Love from Paul & Wendy Naylor.
Our Hearts and Prayers go out to Gords Family. He will be truly missed by his Sun City friends and neighbors.