Obituary of Gordon Maurice Tadgell

TADGELL:  Peacefully, at Watford Quality Care, Watford, on Monday, February 15, 2021, Gordon “Gord” Maurice Tadgell, of Strathroy, formerly of Grand Bend, age 92.  Beloved husband of Ria R. (Van Vooren) Tadgell and the late Emilia (LaPrise) Tadgell (1969).  Loved father and father-in-law of Tim (Esther), Brenda (Brad) Bass, Stephen (Pam), Michael (Angie), Eric (Carol) and Ron (Barb).  Cherished grandpa of 14 grandchildren and their families and 5 great-grandchildren.  Remembered by Ria’s family in Belgium and the Netherlands, Emily’s family in Quebec and his nieces, nephews and their families.  Predeceased by his parents Walter and Bernice (Walker) Tadgell and his brother Ronald Tadgell.  At Gord’s request, cremation has taken place.  A Memorial Mass will be Celebrated at All Saints Roman Catholic Church, Strathroy, date and time to be announced.  Gord and Ria owned and operated Country Market in Grand Bend for many years.  He worked for his dad at the Supertest Gas Station in Strathroy for over 26 years.  Arrangements entrusted to the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood.  If desired, memorial donations (payable directly) to the Multiple Sclerosis Society or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.