Obituary of Gordon McQuay

Gordon Donald McQuay, 77, passed away on August 29, 2012 Born to the late Holly and Herbert McQuay in Toronto Ontario, predeceased by two sisters. Gordon graduated from York Memorial High School (Toronto), and continued his education at Ryerson University (Chemistry) and The University of Waterloo (Business). His career began with Baxter Laboratories and proceeded to move into the rubber industry with BF Goodrich this led his family to live in Kitchener, Montreal, Dartmouth and Akron, Ohio over the course of his career. He had the privilege during this time to work in the Aerospace Division and development of varying facets of the Space Shuttle. His career finished in Waterloo, ON, pleased to be near family and friends again. Everywhere he went, Gordon's passion was people, and they gravitated towards him. His personality was infectious and you just wanted to be near him. He loved to recite a never-ending array of jokes which never ceased to illicit a good laugh from all. His outstanding mechanical ability will be surely missed. His second home and retreat was a cottage in Muskoka, which brought the family together every summer. Gordon's first and only love was his wife of 56 years Diane. They met when they were 15 and have been inseparable ever since. He is survived by his wife and three children Greg (Sabrina) of Clarence, New York; Scott (Donna) of Waterloo Ontario and Heather (Brian) of Calgary, AB and his favorite niece Anne Kauffman. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and his beloved dog, Oliver. Friends are invited to share their memories of Gordon with his family during memorial visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo, on Wednesday September 5 from 7-9 p.m. Visitation will continue on Thursday September 6, 2012 from 10 am until 12 noon. The memorial service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home at 12 noon Chaplain Bev Suderman-Gladwell officiating. Throughout life remember that each day is a blessing and an opportunity to create lasting memories. Gordon has left footprints on all our hearts that will last a lifetime. Condolences for the family and donations to the Parkinson's Foundation or the Kitchener Waterloo Humane Society may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the staff of Parkwood Mennonite Home for their caring and compassion.