My thoughts go out to the Welch family during this time. I remember with great fondness meeting the entire Welch family when my sister Janine married into the your family and I gained a wonderful, fun and brilliant brother-in-law Fred. I remember the Welch storey of strength and perseverance, and the fortitude of Gordie during that time when Fred was only eight, and how an entire family united. I can only imagine the loss you are feeling and offer my deepest sympathy to you all.

Spent many nights in Security office with Gord at the mine when he was night shift supervisor. Great man and will surely be missed. His wed night cheeseburger dinner from Mc’ds, then about 2 am a gentle snoring coming from him as he rested his head on the printer. Let him have a little bit of a nap before making noise on purpose to wake him. He did wake up quick enough when the crusher operator screwed up though, glad I was never a crusher operator….. lol… RIP Gord my friend, I’m sure they have Smirnoff in heaven!!!!!

We are so sorry for your loss. Too soon for such a great guy. Gord will be missed, he was truly one of a kind. He was a good friend of ours for 40 years or more.

So sorry to hear of Gordie’s passing. I have many wonderful memories of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. God bless.

May I add my condolence to the many. My thoughts and prayers to all the family. I have only fond memories of Gordie as we shared many good times. He had a zest for life throughout and we will all miss him. Regards Gerry

My condolences to the entire Welch Clan.

To Gord’s Family and Friends. We are sorry to hear of Gord passing away. He was a great friend and I really enjoyed his companionship at all the slow- pitch ball games and all the curling games. He will missed by all . We send our sincere condolences.

Jeff and Gary: we were very saddened to hear the news concerning Gord .He was always so interesting to talk with and on our trips back to KL we often shared many good memories of our slo-pitch days and various other social occasions. He will be missed by many! Our condolences.

So sorry , Cec. Our prayers are with you.

I’m so sorry to hear of his passing. I have fond memories of Gord from when his boys were very little, our families spent many good times together. He was a great guy. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Please accept our sincere sympathy in the loss of Gord. We were terribly sad to learn he passed so young. I have many fond memories of him coming to our house with your Dad. He was one of the cutest kids I knew. We have you all in our thoughts and prayers . I know how proud he was of his sons Jeff and Gary. May God be with you all. love Barb and Ian.

My condolences to Gord’s family and many friends. I have numerous fond memories of Gordie over the years, always smiling and helping others. He will be missed.

Sorry to hear about Gord passing Had many good times playing slow pitch with the big guy Our sincere condolences go out to the family

Our deepest sympathies to the Welch family. We have great memories of Gordie and all the Welch family.

To Gord’s family my sincere condolences at this time . I had the pleasure of working with Gord here at KLG He always had an interesting story for me in the morning & i looked forward to them . He will be missed from us old guys at KLG .. Rest bud .. Bob T.

We want to send our deepest sympathy for the loss of Gordon. We knew him for many years. Our thoughts are with the family at this very sad time.

Our deepest condolences to the Welch family. RIP Gord

My sincere condolences to the Welch family and friends. Have many fond childhood memories with the Welch family. Rest in Peace and May God Bless you.

Your dad and I were very good friends growing up in Chapleau. He was at the wedding of my wife and I in 1969…some 46 years ago and we spent enjoyable times together at our place when we were at the University in Waterloo. Although we haven’t kept in touch in many years I have often thought of him and the good times we had….I recently passed through Gravenhurst on Hwy 11 going to a wedding in Timmins and recalled spending time with him in Gravenhust…when we were young and “foolish”. I expect you are aware of the Welch family upbringing but am not sure you are aware of how much of an impact your dad and several of your aunts were in keeping the family unit together…simply inspirational as I look back. You guys must be proud of your dad and I feel a great loss of a childhood friend…Dave and Brenda May ( I have a picture of your dad when he was 17…if you want it send me your address)

My condolences to the Welch family….Kate cherish the good times and the great memories. Thinking about you during this time of grief…..love you.

It saddens me to hear of Gordie’s passing. Although I haven’t seen him in a number of years, I will always remember his wonderful smile and warm ways. I would like to offer my sincere and heartfelt condolences to his family. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Dianne (“Dee Dee”) Mallek-Lacroix

Our Deepest Condolences to the Welsh Family

Our deepest condolences to the Welch family. George, Gloria and Susan Collins.

Our very sincere condolences to you all. Gone way too soon!!!!! Will be sadly missed by many. Hugs to you all ..

So very sorry to hear about the loss of Gordie. Our sincere condolences to your family.

Rest in Peace Old Chum

Sending our deepest sympathy & thinking of you all. Love Peter & Julie Glabb

Our sincere condolences to all the Welch family. I remember Gordon growing up and playing ball and hockey with my brother Gerry ……Melba and George

Dear Gary and Jeff, We are so saddened by the passing of your father. He was a great guy and loved you so much! Every time we talked, he gave us news about you both. He was very proud of his boys. Cherish the memories of a special dad. We will cherish the memories of a good friend. God bless!

Gord’s boys, brothers and sisters you are in our thoughts and prayers at the time. Gord was one of the good guys! Kirkland Lake has suffered a loss.

Gary & Jeff, I’m so sorry and shocked to hear of your dad’s passing. He was a very special man and my life was enriched because I had the pleasure to know him. My thoughts & prayers are with you. RIP Gord.

Both Walter and I extend our sincerest condolences to all the families. Our wonderful memories go back to the time of curling in Kirkland Lake, had such a grand time both on and off the ice with Gord. Such a kind and loving gentleman and will be missed by all those whose path had crossed with Gord’s. So deeply saddened. Our thoughts and prayers goes out to the family.

So very sorry to hear of Gord’s passing. He was a great friend for years and we certainly have many great memories. Our sincere condolences to all the family.

my heartfelt and deepest condolences go out to Jeff and Gary at this difficult time Gord was a true friend and I will cherish all those memories we developed over all those years he will be truly missed. RIP my friend

My deepest condolences to all of you. I was chatting with Gord about a week ago, this surprised me seeing this. God bless.

Your light was burnt out way to soon my dear friend. You will be missed Heartfelt condolences to The Welch family

Our hearts go out to the whole Family at this sad and difficult time. We have been friends for many years, and will deeply miss our hockey and football talks, but cherish the memories that we have of him. Thinking of you all.

Jeff and Gary We are all deeply sorry to hear of your loss. We all have many fond memories of moments spent with you all during your minor sports days in KL Your father approached all he did in that realm with great enthusiasm founded on his love for you both and a genuine care for all other children. Those special memories will be with you and for us always. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

We have many fond memories of Gordie growing up in Chapleau.He was well liked by his peers and especialy the members of the Championship JB Huskies 1966- 1967.He will be dearly missed.

My deepest condolences to the welch family Geordie was a good friend to the Brunette family