DOUGHERTY: Gordon
Posted By On November 28, 2025 @ 12:00 AM In Goderich, Obituary | 22 Comments
Gordon A Dougherty, age 92, loving husband, father, “Poppa” (grandfather and great-grandfather) passed away peacefully on Nov 28 2025 at Southbridge Nursing Home.
Gordon is survived by his wife of 68 years, Yvonne (Harris), daughters Lisa (Scott) Rivett and Janice (Dan) Gregory. Loving Poppa to Ryan (Christy), Melissa (Joel), Evan (Kayla), Mike (Courtney), Ken (Darian) and David (Shannon) and great grandchildren Luke, Mason, Quinn, Navy, Hayes, Spencer, Winston, Wren and Wade. Also survived by brother Lorne Dougherty and brother-in-law Steve Argyle and many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by son Doug Dougherty, sister Mildred, and in-laws Jim MacDonald, Jean Dougherty, Bill (Doris) Harris, Bob and Betty Harris, Ken and Kaye Harris, Audrey and Walt Mottershead, Grace and Glen Hodgins, Dianne Argyle and Cathy Harris
Gord was born Aug 21, 1933 in Goderich Ontario – 1 of 3 children to George and Florence Dougherty. Sheppardton was his home for 72 years, where he farmed in both Colborne and Ashfield Townships. Gord and Yvonne were married May 11, 1957.
Farming was his greatest passion and enjoyed the comradery of working with neighbours, friends and family to plant the fields and take the crops off. He was a familiar face in the red stake truck, hauling cattle and pigs to Brussels Stockyards and other destinations.
Gord and Yvonne sold the farms and moved to 62 Balvina Dr Goderich in April 2005. With retirement from farming, more time was spent playing afternoons and evenings of euchre and keeping an eye on the comings and goings of Balvina Drive from his front porch and lazy boy chair.
We are deeply grateful to the many caregivers that provided advice and assistance and looked after dad during his final year – Dr. Stan Spacek, Diane Murray and all of the staff of Southbridge Long Term Care Home.
Visitation will be held from 12pm to 2pm Wednesday Dec 3rd, with the Funeral Service to follow at 2pm, from McCallum & Palla Funeral Home Goderich. Spring Internment.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Alexandra Marine and General Hospital Foundation or the Goderich Legion Branch 109.
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So sorry to hear of Gord’s passing.Sincerest condolences Yvonne,Lisa and Janice and ro all your Families. Gord was such a likeable man. Our hearts are thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Dear Yvonne and family: we are sorry to hear of Gord’s passing; our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
My condolences to Yvonne and Lisa and Janice!! Gord was such a likeable man and always enjoyed talking to him and Yvonne!! Cherish your happy memories!!!
I will always remember Gord with a smile on his face. Heartfelt condolences to Yvonne and family.
We were so sorry to hear Gord had passed. He was a dear friend and neighbour, he will be missed. The Graham Family
Dear Yvonne – thinking of you and your family – with sadness and sympathy.
You and your husband and family – are a special part of our community.
With special remembering.
Cecelia Denomme
Condolences to Gord’s family. Great ‘old’ memories of good neighbours. Loved the video you shared!! So glad that you have these picture memories to help you grieve. Gord has now gained his ‘Angel Wings’.
Giving Gord a hearty wave every night as we strolled past his house while walking our dog was one of the highlights of my day. We hardly missed a day, and I will never not think about him as we continue to walk past. Yvonne, we are so sad to hear of Gords passing. May his memory live on in your lovely family.
Dear the Dougthry Family,
Hi its Jason Hulzebos from Blyth,Ontario I’m sorry for your guys loss.
We send our deepest condolences to Yvonne, Lisa, Janice and families. Cherish the memories. Mark and Jill
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Cards at Port Albert or at the Goderich Legion is where you would see Gord .
My condolences to all the Families. Hugs to all
Dear Yvonne and family. Thinking of you at this sad time. Cherish your memories and know that Gord is at peace now.
Sincerely Leone.
Yvonne and family. I am sorry to see Gordon has passed on. He was always smiling when out and about. Sincere condolences to you at this difficult time.
My thoughts are with you and your families at this sad time.
Yvonne and family. So sorry to hear of Gord`s passing. Our sincere condolences.
Lorne and Jean’s back door neighbors. deepest sympathy Yvonne and family at this sad time, remembering the good times down in Maynard. Love to you all.
Our sincere sympathy on the passing of Gordon. We missed you at the races in Clinton this past summer (we sat behind you). Peter & Jo-Ann Carter, Teeswater
Our deepest condolences Yvonne, Lisa, Janice and families. Gord always had a bright smile that touched everyone he met. I will always remember getting my waves in with you Yvonne and Gord when you would be sitting in the car in front of the bank enjoying your ice cream cones from Cravings. Those happy moments were examples of fun times together in retirement. Gord has left a lifetime of special memories to treasure and reflect how close he kept you all in his heart. ❤️
Evonne & Family,
“So sorry” to hear of Gord passing.
Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Sincerest condolences .
George and Helen Sager
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Uncle Gord will be truly missed by all. I will have lots of great memories from spending time at the farm helping out.
Thinking of all the family during this difficult time.