
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.








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Susan Horton
So sorry for your loss Ria. I miss you and cherish the years we had living across the hall from each other. Take care, June Dunn
Kathy Birkett
Ria… I just saw this while looking at another obituary. I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m thankful that we know we will see him again in heaven, and I pray that you have the comfort and peace that only God provides.
Hugs to you and your family.
Maybe he and Labelle are playing cards in heaven. :-)
Kathy Birkett
Paula LaPorte
Ria, Steve,Pam and family
So very sad to hear of Gord’s passing..I have not seen him for a long time ..but always enjoyed his visits at the office. he was always polite and kind…a true gentleman!
Condolences to you during this very hard time.
Paula. LaPorte
Derek & Lorie Scott
To Ria and Family
So sorry to hear of Gord’s passing.
Derek & Lorie Scott
Port Franks Seniors Club
Anna Brewer
Sincere condolences to the Tadgell family.
The Brewer Family
Diane Tadgell
Dear Ria, sorry to hear of Gord’s passing. My condolences to you and your family.
Marg Deichert
Ria, Michael, Eric, Ron and the Tadgell Family,
Please accept my condolences on the loss of Gord.
I certainly enjoyed my employment at the Country Market with all of you – even the time that Ron (maybe Eric) threw the whipped cream pie and Gord just laughed.
Treasure all your memories. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Marg Deichert
Alice de Gouw Facchina
So sorry to hear of the passing of Gord, … my deepest sympathies to Ria and the children whom I knew well from OLI — Tim, Brenda, Stephen and Michael, and then later Eric and Ron, coming up the line. I was honoured that Ria and Gord recognized me and would hurry to catch up with me to have a short visit and to shake my hand after Mass in Grand Bend— always with a smile— Hugs to all of you… In my prayers. Alice (de Gouw) Facchina
Wanda Reynolds
To Ria and Family
My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
I often think of you and wonder how you are doing.
Wanda Reynolds (Foot Care )