SLAGHT: Gordon Leland of Crediton *Updated
Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On July 29, 2025 @ 10:28 AM In Exeter,Obituary | 73 Comments
July 20, 1933 – July 20, 2025
Gord Slaght peacefully passed away in his sleep on his birthday while resting at Jessica’s House, Exeter. Dad was still enjoying watching sports with mom and joking with everyone. He even shared a special visit and gave a blood brother thumbs up to an old friend.
Gord was born on July 20, 1933 in Regina, SK. The family moved to Kenville, MB where they had a family farm. Dad is predeceased by his parents, his brothers and sister Ed and Mary Slaght, Jack and Joyce Slaght, Wayne and Joanne Slaght, and Jean and Dwight McKay.
People will remember Gord ‘The Bear’ as a fastball pitcher and ball player. He loved playing hockey and golf throughout the years. He worked as a trainman for CP Rail in London. He is best remembered for becoming a plumber and running a successful business in Crediton. He always said he had a lot of great people that worked with him and Bonnie throughout the years.
Gord was married to Bonnie for 69 years. They still lived and enjoyed their house in Crediton. Gord like to fix things from John Deere tractors to old pick-up trucks. He would tinker for hours in his shop while Bonnie would look after her flowers in the gardens. Bonnie and Gord loved their many friends and neighbours that have known them throughout the years.
Gord was proud of his children Jeff and Ruth Slaght, and Joanne Slaght and Bo Beaul. He loved his grandkids Jessica and Brandon Borden, Hailey Slaght and Seth Macey, Jordan Slaght; and Zachary Slaght. Gord and Bonnie also loved their great-grandchildren Payton and Kaleb.
As per Gord’s request a small Celebration of Life will be held at the Crediton Hall, 38 Victoria Avenue East, CREDITON on Sunday, August 17th from 1 – 4 PM. An inurnment will be held at the Crediton Cemetery and a memorial tree will also be planted. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Jessica’s House Hospice or the South Huron Hospital Foundation.
Rest in Peace G.L.
Condolences for the family of “SLAGHT: Gordon Leland of Crediton *Updated”
Jed, Ruth and family. Heart felt condolences on the loss of your father and grandfather.
We were saddened I hear of Gord’s passing. we have many great memories of Gord (The Bear) over the years. Our thoughts are with you and your families during this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Bonnie and family!
RIP Gordon!🙏
Yvonne (Fisher) Barnetson
I worked for and with Gord for many years and enjoyed our time together Gord will be missed by many he and Bonnie gave a lot to our community all the best wishes to his family from us
Such fond memories of being in Crediton at their home. It’s where I met my own husband 💕. Rest easy Gord. Deepest condolences to Bonnie and family.
Bonnie and to all your family sending our deepest sympathies.
Bonnie and family.
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.
I’m so sorry for your loss. He was a great man. He will live on in all the memories you share.
Sending my condolences to Gord’s family, hugs Bonnie and and everyone 💕
Dear Bonnie;
So very saddened to hear that you have lost your hubby and bestest friend. You had a long life together building memories to sustain you at this sad time in your lives. Big hugs to you Bonnie.
RIP Gord.
Bonnie, Jeff, Joanne and Families, so deeply sorry for your Loss. Thinking of you all at this time. Love Dan and Char😘
Bonnie and family. I still have fond memories of the two of you coming into the office together when you would come to the accountants. Many good stories. Keep all the good memories close to your heart. Our sincere sympathy at this difficult time
Bonnie and family. So sorry for your loss. We had so many good times when we lived close by. Lots of laughs. Gord was a great guy.
Bonnie, Jeff (Ruth) Joanne and families
Have always enjoyed chatting with Gord for many years as his backyard neighbour. He will surely be missed. My condolences to you all in your time of sorrow.
Bonnie, Jess and family – so sad to hear of Gord’s passing. He always had a great sense of humour and wide smile – our condolences
Bonnie. Thinking of you at this sad time. My sympathy to you and your family.
Dear Bonnie, Jeff and Ruth, Joanne & Bo and family, So very sorry to learn if your loss but so happy you have such wonderful memories of a good, kind man. May God grant you peace and comfort at this sad time. (Rev.) Sheila Macgregor
Bonnie and family
Sincere sympathy in your huge loss. Gord was a good man and will be missed by many.
May God grant comfort and peace during this difficult journey.
Deepest condolences to the entire family. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Our deepest sympathies to the Slaght family. Wishing you peace as you hold each other close and share the many happy memories of a life well lived.
Bonnie, Jeff & Ruth, Joanne & Bo & All Your family
Lot of years together Bonnie & so many memories for all of you. Gord will certainly be missed in Crediton & all the surrounding area. Just be there for each other & added strength will help get you through this difficult time. Never easy saying good bye to your loved one.
Thinking of all of you & our sympathy.
Margaret Brintnell & Brad Wright
So sad to hear your loss of Gord, Bonnie. Please accept our condolences to you and your family. Lots of memories in the pictures we saw. R.I. P. Gord.
Dear: Bonnie, Jeff (Ruth), Joanne (Bo), Jessica (Brandon), Hailey (Seth), Jordan, Zachary, Payton & Kaleb, Extended Slaght Families / Friends . . .
There are no words to ease the pain of losing a loved one no matter the age. We offer our sincerest condolences to all of you during this immensely sad time with the passing of Gord. 💔 His obituary is a beautiful tribute to the wonderful & much-loved man he will forever be remembered as. His departure from your lives will leave an immeasurable void in your hearts, but know he loved his family & friends unconditionally. 🙏🏻 Please know that we care & share in your sadness; we have lost another wonderful Crediton neighbour. We always enjoyed our chats with Gord – he was a one-of-a-kind great guy. He touched the lives of so many, leaving a profound impact on all who had the privilege of knowing him. Gord’s memory will forever live on, in the stories, laughter & love you share as a family & may they heal your hearts & brings smiles through your tears. 🙏🏻❤️
❤️ “Don’t cry because I’m gone; Smile brightly because I lived.” ❤️
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all as you gather to mourn, grieve & celebrate Gord’s incredible life. May you find strength in each other now & in the difficult days ahead. God Bless You❤️🙏🏻❤️
💞Clare & Brenda (Parsons) Martene & Family (Crediton) 💞
Bonnie &family, Sincere sympathy at this sad time . Each one of you will have many precious memories to keep close to your heart. Sincerely Bill & Audrey
Bonnie & Jeff, Mike & I are so sorry to hear of Gord’s passing. He will be missed Sincere sympathy to the entire family. Kathy
Our condolences to your family and friends at this time of loss of one of the good ones.
Bonnie and Family my condolences to you I was fortunate to play ball for a few years with Crediton Tigers and Gord was our pitcher
Jeff, Ruth and family, Bonnie and family, heartfelt condolences on your Dad’s passing. Cherish your precious memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We are so very sorry for the loss of Gord. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. May your memories bring you comfort.
Bonnie & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss, he will be greatly missed, sincere sympathy.
Jim & Linda Dietrich.
Dear Bonnie and Family My deepest sympathy
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Slaght Family, in the loss of a great husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
May your happy memories give you peace and comfort during this challenging time.
Deb and Dick Lord and Family
Bonnie and family. So sorry to hear of Gord’s passing. He will be deeply missed in the community. Cherish all the great times in the days ahead.
Bonnie and Family
Sorry to hear of Gord’s passing. I will always remember his big smile and great sense of humour.
I’m sure Dad and Gord are already together having fun and getting into trouble!
Brian Horner & Suzanne Mathers
Bonnie , Jeff and Ruth and Families
Our thoughts are with you all ❤️
Bonnie and Family. So sorry to hear of Gords passing. He has lived long life. Bob played baseball many years ago on same team. Hug’s Bonnie
Bonnie and Family, please accept my condolences.
Sorry for your loss you will be in your our prayers.
Dave and Brenda Tyler Trudy MacDonald
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Gord. In 1971 my first job out of high school was starting an apprenticeship in plumbing with Gord & Bonnie. I have fond memories of my time with you. Our sincere sympathy.
Craig & Janice
As fine and as good a man as I’ve ever met, I’m sorry that you’re gone. My best to Bonnie and the Slaght families as you continue life’s journey without Gord. Roger Ratz
Our condolences to Bonnie, Jeff, Joanne and families. Our father Ross Haugh and Gord were close friends. A friendship that for the most part was built around their love of the game of baseball and sports in general. We have many memories of Gord visiting our house whether because of a flooded basement or to watch the Blue Jays.
We’re thinking of you in this difficult time. Cherish those memories as we will as well
Rest In Peace Gord. Throw strikes!!!
Dan Haugh and Linda Nakamura
Dear Bonnie, deepest condolences to you and your family. Love from me and Dave.
I’m sorry for your guys loss in the family guys.
Jason Hulzebos from Blyth, Ontario
So sorry for your loss Bonnie and family, you two made a lot of special memories together keep those memories close to your heart he will always be with you. Big hugs Bonnie.
Dear Bonnie Jeff Ruth & Joanne
So sorry to hear Gord has passed.
He will be missed by so many.
Thinking of you at this sad time ❤️
Cy & Eleanor
Bonnie, Jeff, Ruth and families
Sorry to hear of Gord’s passing, I hope your memories of all the good times will comfort you and continue to bring you joy during this time of transition.
I remember being along with my dad and Gord on many occasions watching them work together to solve many plumbing, heat or electrical issues at either house or in Gord’s shop, they were a perfect example of 2 heads being better than one. I am sure they will find some new projects to work on together again.
Take care! Kim & Ken Pinder
Jeff, Ruth and family,
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. May your Father’s memory be a blessing and a source of comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rick and Renee
Dear Bonnie and Family
Sending my deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
Cherish all your wonderful memories.
Marilyn Pritchard and Family
Jeff and family,
Sincere condolences on the passing of your father. Cherish the memories.
Jason and Collette Van Haarlem
Dear Bonnie and family. Our deepest sympathy. May your precious memories be a comfort to you all.
Dear Bonnie and family, I was so sorry to hear of Gord’s passing, such a nice man, always ready with a smile.
Glenda Lewis
Bonnie and Family,
Sending our deepest Condolences.
Thinking of all of yous through this difficult time. Hold your memories tight. Such at great neighbors, Gord will be truly missed
Scott & Carrie
Bonnie and family
So sorry for your loss. Hold unto your beautiful memories.
Offering our deepest condolences to Bonnie, Jeff, Ruth, Joanne and families in the passing of Gord. You will have so many wonderful memories of Gord. Cherish each one as you go through these difficult days ahead.
Sincerely, Howard and Yvonne Hendrick.
Jeff, Joanne and families
So sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. May all of the wonderful memories help you through this difficult time.
Jeff & Family
Sorry to hear of your fathers passing
May his memories stay close
Jeff, Ruth and Slaght Family,
Sending our love and deepest sympathy to you all. I hope in time, the beautiful memories will bring you peace and happiness.
Big Hugs to you Jeff and Ruth
Dear Bonnie and family, so sorry to hear of Gord’s passing. You will miss him dearly, but he lives on in your hearts and memories.
Bonnie and family.
Don played baseball with Gord many years ago.
They had a lot of fun, He was a great guy.
Our condolence to you all.
Bonnie and Family:
My thoughts are with you at this time. Gord was a favorite, a friendly fellow always spoke and had smiles when he was in Canadian Tire. We would always have a little chat . Keep your memories close to your heart. Know he is always with you.
What can I say but you were very respectful and fun to be around. I am so glad I met Jeff in college. I’m still sorry I marked up your interlock patio, my bad.
Mary and I like to send our condolences.
We love your family so much. RIP
Condolences to the family! We would always enjoy a few laughs together. Such a great family, you’re in my thoughts!
Condolences on the passing of your father.
Steve Gould
To Bonnie and Family:
Our deepest sympathy on Gord’s passing.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad, difficult time.
Jim will remember the times spent on the bus going to the Detroit Tigers ball games.
We will also, remember the Old Timers Hockey games.
Thinking of the family, he was such a nice man. Rest in peace.
Dear Bonnie and family. Our deepest sympathy to you. My dad always had such wonderful tales about their interaction with each other. He thought very highly of him as a honest businessperson and friend. We have not seen Gord for a few years. The last time was at the Crediton Church fish fry at the pavilion. He always welcomed Richard and I with a smile and a twinkle in his eye, followed by a little chat. I know that you will miss him, along with the rest of the Crediton community. Cherish your memories.
Bonnie, Jeff & Ruth, Joanne & Bo and families,
Our sincerest condolences on the passing of Gord. Thinking of your family during this difficult time and during the months ahead. May your memories be a source of comfort during this time.
The Bowers Family
Bonnie, Jeff (Ruth), Joanne and families so sorry to hear this sad news. May all your wonderful memories help you find peace as the difficult days are ahead. With our sincere condolences
Marlene and Dave Mitton………Jean Clarke
Bonnie and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Kathy Coolman
So sorry for your loss.Thinking of you all at this time
Bonnie and family,
We are sorry sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jeanne and John Parent
Joy Tyler
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A life well lived. One of the true characters I have had the pleasure of knowing in my life. He will be sorely missed. Big hugs to Bonnie, Jeff, Joanne and all the family.
God bless,
Tim, Cherie and Lily