Gordon V. Meakings lived a life complete of daily acts of kindness and decency for others and left us peacefully, with his beloved wife of 45 years, Jennifer at his side.
Gordon, Gordo, Gordie, GQ, Dad, Papa, and many other names, battled Parkinson’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. For many of his family and friends, witnessing the rapid deterioration of his brilliant mind and one-of-a-kind personality has been a surreal and heartbreaking experience. He was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, father-in-law, uncle and friend to so many. His passing has brought him peace and same to those that love him.
Gordon was a talented and passionate lawyer with a career spanning 45 years until his retirement in May 2020. A graduate of University of Toronto and University of Toronto Faculty of Law, Gordon began his career as Legal Counsel and Executive Director of the Ontario Trucking Association from 1976 until 1986. In 1986, Gordon became a founding partner of his own firm, Armstrong, Meakings located in Toronto and eventually relocated the firm to Barrie. Outside of his profession he was very active in his community, including as a member of the Springwater Lions Club and served as Club President in 1997-1998.
We are ever grateful to the wonderful and caring staff at RVH/IOOF Transition Unit and to Dr. Michael McConvey. They provided incredible compassion and care for Gordon and assisted our family as we navigated through the final chapter of Gordon’s life.
We will be celebrating the life of Gordon on his birthday, April 24th, at the Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Home, 30 Worsley St., Barrie. The Meakings family will be hosting a visitation from 11am-1pm, with funeral service at 1pm and a reception to follow. We hope that those who love him as much as we do can be there with us, however a live web stream of the service will be available for those unable to attend in person.
In the meantime, we ask that in lieu of flowers, etc. that if you feel so inclined, that a donation be made in his memory to Parkinson Canada. Alternatively, please have a pint of Guinness in his honour!
“Enjoy the balance of your day”
The Meakings Family - Jennifer, Jeff, Leslie, Lauren, Charlie, Parker, and Andrew
Online memories and condolences may be forwarded via www.steckleygooderham.com