Evelyn Davidson (Sister)
Entered
February 16, 2018
from Kingston, ON
On December 29th, 1935, my six year old brain told me that I had competition. The birth of my brother Gordon was greeted with such joy - a boy at last after four girls. He was precious then and remained so all through his life. I grew up with my little brother and as an older sister, I ferried him back and forth to school in his younger years. We were always good friends although the age gap meant different interests as we grew up. When it came to deciding what career Gordon should follow, he was given one option by our parents - become a divinity student like his father. Gordon did not like this option and around age sixteen, during a visit we made to Kirkmichael Manse, Douglas and Gordon and his dog Gyp went for a long walk over the fields when it was suggested that perhaps law, accounting, business degrees would be much more appropriate. His subsequent academic successes - MA, LLB, CA and fluency in French, showed just how well he chose. His career thereafter was with several prominent companies including Price Waterhouse, Thomas de la Rue, Indal, Timex and his background knowledge of so many areas was highly acknowledged. His 52 year marriage to Karen was exemplary as we all could see. Their decision to come to Canada included thoughts about their children’s education and happily their wishes were granted.
The last time I visited Gordon and Karen in Mississauga, I sat down with Gordon one afternoon and asked him to tell me more about his past career. For a couple of hours, I was astonished at his perfect recall - he talked about the companies he worked for, names of people, conversations, dates and places, cities and countries where he had worked or visited - in great detail and with no hesitation.
Gordon was a man of great character, honest, generous and courteous. He was able to connect easily with business associates as well as friends and family. He had a great sense of fun and enjoyed joking with people. He and Karen have two fine children brought up in the same aspirational way as they were. Gordon was so proud of Andrew and Candida and their families and he enjoyed with great loving his seven grandchildren. He will sadly be missed by us all and I have lost a loving brother..
With love and happy memories,
Evelyn.
