Gordon L. MARROTTE

MARROTTE, Gordon L. P Eng With great sadness the family of Gordon wish to notify friends, neighbors, and associates of his passing on June 4, 2007. Predeceased by his loving wife Lois, brother Arthur, daughter Margo. Survived by his daughters Mary Louise and Kathleen (Ken.) Gordon was born in Montreal, graduating from McGill University with an electrical engineering degree. Employed by Montreal Light, Heat and Power Co. until he joined the Canadian Army where he taught anti aircraft radar in Halifax until he was sent overseas. After the war he returned to Hydro Quebec until moving to Vancouver in 1966. He was employed by engineering firms, Vancouver School Board and B.C. Hydro until his retirement in 1983. During the period of 1950 to 1962 served as an officer of a reserve regiment of RCEME in Montreal, rising to command of that regiment. In Vancouver served for 3 years as Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of the 12th (Vancouver) Service Battalion of the Canadian Armed Forces Reserve. His active interest in the reserves remained with him all of his life. Gordon's main interest in life was meeting and helping people, being a Scoutmaster, Cubmaster, President of a Home and School Association, his Military associations, Engineering associations, and social associations. He was always cheerful and in very good wit, he brightened many a dull day for the people around him. No service by request. Sincere thanks to the staff and residents of Inglewood Care Centre for making his last six months so enjoyable and to Dr. W. Smith and Dr. D. Cameron for all their care over the years. Dad- You will be missed deeply. Published in the Ottawa Citizen on 6/16/2007 Published in the Montreal Gazette on 6/16/2007