Gordon Clarence Follett
August 15, 2021
Obituary
Passed peacefully away August 15, 2021, surrounded by his family and special friend, Gordon Clarence Follett, age 83. Predeceased by his wife June, mother Laura, father Edison, brothers Eddy, Bill (Patsy), Alex (Bride), Randy (Lilly), Walter, sisters Myrtle and Olive (Joe), and sister-in-law Laura, father-in-law and mother-in-law George & Veronica Dymond, sisters-in-law Patsy, Kay (George), brothers-in-law: Clarence (Joan), Cyril (Sheila) Herb and Austin. Leaving to mourn his children Gordie (Dianne), Jeff (Stacey), Michelle (Greg), Sharon (Robert), brothers Forrest (Linda), and Jeff. Sister-in-laws Veronica and Cheryl, brother-in-law Colin, as well as special friend Mercedes. Grandchildren: Tony (Ashley), Alicia (Justin), Jeffrey (Jen), Kayla, (Steve), Tim (Silver), Thomas, Ryan, and Zach. Step-Grandchildren Amanda (Mike) and Heather (Adam). Great-grandchildren: Dylan, Logan, Josie, Luca, Levi, Autumn and Aurora. Step-Great-grandchildren Andrew and Dianna, plus a large number of nieces, nephews and friends, including special friends Margie Coffey, Don and Bethanne Coaker.
Gord was a very proud member of the Provincial Sports Hall of Fame and the Newfoundland and Labrador Track and Field Hall of Fame. He finished his final race with the same courage he’d shown throughout his entire athletic career.
Special thanks to the wonderful, caring nurses on one Southwest at Pleasantview Towers. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Wednesday, August 18 and Thursday, August 19 from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 pm. Funeral Service will be held at the Carnell Memorial Chapel on Friday, August 20, 2021 at 11:00 am, with interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted, or in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or charity of one’s choice.
Schedule
Visitations
2-4 p.m. on August 18, 2021
7-9 p.m. on August 18, 2021
2-4 p.m. on August 19, 2021
7-9 p.m. on August 19, 2021
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
11:00am, Friday August 20th
The Carnell Memorial Chapel
329 Freshwater Road
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To the Follett families,
So sorry to hear about the passing of Gord. I had the wonderful experience of playing ball hockey under the coaching skills of Gord. Gord was such and pleasant and positive person. He dedicated a lot of his time into sport and it was much appreciated. My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Dear David and family
It’s a difficult time when we lose our parents. Age doesn’t matter because we mourn the lose just as the same. Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of yout father.
Michelle and Scott
Mile One employees
Gord was a very dedicated coach who was always entertaining with his little one line remarks. His smile will never be forgotten.
Hi Gordon. Sorry to hear of your father’s passing. He had an active and colourful life. I have fond memories of his banter while coaching. Please accept my condolences. May he rest in peace.
Condolence t Gordie Jeffery Michelle Sharon & extended Families on the passing of your Dad. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Bernice Tom Young & the Murphy’ Families
GORD ,ALICIA AND KAYLA SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUUR DAD AND GRANDFATHER,S PASSING. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. . HE WAS A GREAT MAN AND HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL. .R.I.P. MR. FOLLETT.
So sorry to hear of Gord’s passing. Sincere condolences to Gord’s family. Gord was a wonderful friend and will be missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing him. Fly high with the Angels Gord. RIP
Gord, Jeff and Michelle, our thoughts and prayers are with you. I remember dad talking about your father and his race walking.
Gordie and family,
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. He was the face of road running and race walking back in the seventies and always encouraged me to take part in the road races when there were only a handful of runners. I am still running today. Rest In Peace Gordon.
Michelle, I was so sorry to hear about your dad’s death. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Noreen Press
To all the extended Follet family.
Folks .Please allow me to make this comment.
Gord and Forrest Follet
kept the sport of track and field ,road runningn and race walking alive during the low days of the late sixties and early seventies .in Newfoundland.
Gord was a mentor to many and inspiration ,RIP.
Michael Boyle
Forrest and all Gord’s family, my sincere sympathy.
I remember that Gord took over for Forrest as our coxswain in our Ladies Regatta Championship Race, in 1984 I believe it was, and our team won. It was a great memory for me and I always remember how kind and gentle Gord was.
Wmercer7@sympatico.ca cambridge Ontario back in the day in the CLB gord and George crane and George parsons was really good friends of mine .I’m from bell island and moved to Ontario in the 60s. While on bell island we were good friends in the track and field and long distance running ,,we are sure going to miss him ,a great friend and a greater person you could ever want as a friend ,god bless you gord on your new journey . And maybe some day we will meet again .Wally Mercer formerly of bell island and now cambridge ont..
Sincere condolences to Gord’s family. A very kind man with a great smile. He coached our provincial ball hockey team many years ago.
Jeff,
We were saddened to learn of your father’s passing. Our thoughts are with you and Stacey during this very difficult time. God bless!
The Follett Family
Sincere Condolences to all the Follett Families on Gordon’s passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this sad time. God Bless!
Kathleen & Paddy Smith
Freshwater, Placentia
The Follett Family
Deepest Condolences to all the Follett Families on Gordon’s passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this sad time. God Bless!
Kathleen & Paddy Smith
Freshwater, Placentia
So sorry to hear of Gordon’s passing. Deepest sympathy to all the Follett Families. God Bless!
Eileen Wadmam
Freshwater, Placentia
The Follett Family
Sincere condolences on Gordon’s passing. We share in your loss and are thinking of you all. God bless!
Anne Power & Ken Picco
Freshwater, Placentia
My condolences!
My Sincere sympathy to all of you. Uncle Gord was a very special man and his accomplishment in sports made us all so proud. Hugs ❤️
Connie Albert (Follett)
Forrest, Linda and all the Follett family. Thinking of you at this sad time. Deepest condolences on Gordon’s passing.
To all the Family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Sincerely,
John & Annette Shea
To the Follett family, I am so sorry to hear of Gord’s passing. He was a wonderful person. I will never forget that grin. My prayers are with you. – Becky Pendergast
Gordie, Michelle Jeff and Sharon and Family, so sorry to hear you lost your Dad. Gord was a special person. You could always count on Gord to get you into a 100 games of ball a summer. Just a great person to have met through sports. RIP Gord.
Follett family, sorry for your loss of your great father.
My thoughts and prayers are with my old friend Gord and the Follett family on the passing of their dad. I know how much he was loved and respected and how much he will be missed.. My condolences.
To Forrest, Linda and Family, Gord’s Family, Bernice Armstrong & Family & the entire Follett Family my deepest condolences. I was saddened this morning to hear of Gord’s passing, he was such a nice man and always so mild mannered. I last saw him at Dominion probably about a year and a half or two years ago and we had a nice little chat. He coxed many a crew at the Regatta many years ago and even our crew a few times if Forrest wasn’t there. I would also see him at work from time to time when he worked at NLHC. I know all of you will miss him so much but you have a lot of wonderful memories to keep him in your hearts.. Take Care & God Bless
My dear Follett cousins
My thoughts are with. all of you.
Remembering when we were all so very young and life was so much fun and filled with laughter when we all got together
Take care………Ruby Garland
Gordie ,Jeff ,Sharon ,Michelle and families sorry to read of gord sr .passing .take care
So sorry for your loss! Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers!
Condolences to the family. As a nine yr old in 1965, I have fond memories of Gord and Forrest while hanging around Coady’s Iron works on George St. Even then it was interesting to watch them turn iron into works of art. Fridays were special. It was payday and sometimes l or one of my brothers were sent to buy their lunch and got to “keep the change”.
To Gordie and family; so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
To Gordie,Jeff, and family; so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. Stay strong ,your dad would have wanted that. 🙏🙏🙏. Donny colbert
Gord, Jeff ,Michelle and Sharon .so sorry for your loss
Paul and I were so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad Michelle. Our condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you.
Sharon , my deepest condolences to you and your family . You are in my thoughts and prayers my friend 🌹
So sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with Sharon and the entire family.
Thinking of Gords family and sending love RIP Gord . Eileen Follett Henderson
Thinking of you all so much . Your dad my uncle Gord always made me so proud from his accomplishments in sports to his amazing sense of humour . I will miss him dearly . Hugs to you all . Love Bernice , Tony and Nicole Armstrong RIP Uncle Gord
I’m sorry to hear of Gord’s passing. He coxed our team to a Championship in the Regatta many years ago. Sincere condolences to his Family. Rest In Peace.
Michelle: Thinking about you and sending sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved Dad.Will keep you and yours in my thoughts and prayers..
Follett family. Sincere sympathy on the passing of your Dad. I remember back in the 60’s watching the road races that included your father, Forrest and Jeff as well as Don and John Coaker. Those were good times. Until you meet again, may Gord’s gentle soul rest peacefully in the loving arms of our Savior.
Gord, Alicia and Kayla
Sorry for the loss of your father/Grandfather our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Keep your memories close to your heart ❤️
Gordie an Family sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing he was such a wonderful respected man.Thoughts and prayers with you and Family .RIP Mr.Follett Gord