Gordon Thomas William HUMPHRYS

Gordon Thomas William Humphrys, known as Gord, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026, at the age of 86, surrounded by his family. He was the son of Jean (Hall) and George Humphrys and resided on The Terrace in Toronto with his beloved siblings: Kenny, Gwen, Patsy, Shirley, Mary, twin sister Jean, and Rodger. Gord is survived by his lifelong love, Diana (nee Mazey, married 1963), his daughters Theresa (Rob), Kathy (Parampreet), and Mary (Bernard), as well as his grandchildren Will, Diana, Jamie, and Aidan. Despite limited educational opportunities, Gord excelled in his career at Brewers Retail, where he became a manager and was proud to hire the first female staff. An avid bridge player, he achieved Life Master status in 1987. Gord was also dedicated to volunteering with organizations such as the Knights of Columbus and Meals on Wheels. The family expresses gratitude to the staff at Viva Pickering and ParaMed for their compassionate care. Condolences and funeral details can be found at McEachnie Funeral Home, Pickering. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Covenant House, Toronto.