Gordon John Cake
January 30, 1923 to July 9, 2022
Obituary
Surrounded by the love of his family, Gordon John Cake slipped quietly from this world on July 9, 2022, in his 99th year.
Gordon was a man of quiet determination and impish humour. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Lillian (nee Sullivan); as well as son, David; parents Frederick and Hannah (nee Bonnell); brother, Leslie; and sisters, Jemima, Amelia, and Dorothy.
Leaving to treasure his incredible legacy: daughter, Beverly Malone (Paul); granddaughter, Meaghan (Steven); grandsons, David Jr. and Darryl Cake; sister, Violet Ivany (late Sterling); brothers, Frank (Joan) and David Cake (late Carol-Ann); daughter-in-law Jose Cake; sister-in-law, Gladys Richard (Greg); special nephews Glenn, Gary, and Leslie Cake, as well as niece Marjorie Kennedy; and a large circle of family and friends who truly adored him. Gordon will also be lovingly remembered by his fellow parishioners at St. Michael and All Angels Church, where he was a devoted member for over 70 years. The family would like to send a special thank you to Father Michael Horlick for his friendship over the years and his pastoral care in Gordon’s final days.
Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Tuesday, July 12 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at St. Michael and All Angels Church, 75 Kiwanis St., on Wednesday, July 13 at 11 a.m., with interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road.
Flowers gratefully accepted.
Schedule
Visitations
2-4 p.m. on July 12, 2022
7-9 p.m. on July 12, 2022
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
11:00am, Wednesday July 13th
St. Michael and All Angels
To Bev, Meaghan and Family
Sending deepest condolences on the passing of your father/grandfather. I am thinking of you all during these difficult days and trust you will treasure all the memories.
I have a lovely memory of singing at a concert with Les Ms. and seeing him sitting in the front enjoying every minute of the performance.
Take care
Nancy Clarke
Sorry to hear Gordon has passed..I met him long time ago when we worked at Geo G R Parsons’s Ltd on Elizabeth Ave..Haven’t seen him in long time but last time I saw him we chatted about the garage for long time..I know he will be sadly missed ..
To Beverly and family
So sorry to hear of Your father’s passing. We want to pass along our deepest condolences to you and family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
God Bless.
Neville and Clara Abbott ♥️
Every time I was in Uncle Gord’s presence at Gary’s or Glenn’s home he was smiling, joking and laughing. I will always remember him as a lovely, kind, gentleman with a twinkle in his eye. Rest in peace Uncle Gord.
Sincerest condolences to all the family.
To Beverly and family, I am so sorry for your loss and that I couldn’t attend Uncle Gord’s wake and funeral. Sending positive love and thoughts to you all on this day! Even though 99 years is a lot of fun and loving memories, I know this was supposed to be a special year for him and your family. Just know he’ll always be with you!!
I wanted to say how sorry I was to read of Gords passing! Had we read it earlier we would have dropped by funeral home!
I remember Gord so well from all his visits to Pouch Cove at Mrs. Ethel’s house!
All out love Trudy and Scott Jordan
Beverley and families
My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
I have wonderful memories of your parents when visiting them with Violet.
I hope your memories of all the good times you shared will comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead.
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So sorry to hear of Gordon’s passing. I worked with Gordon at Geo. G. R.. Parsons on Kings Rd. and Elizabeth Ave.
Beverly ,Paul, Meaghan ,Steven, David Jr., Darryl, Jose and the extended family and friends,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. I remember Mr. Cake, our wonderful neighbour and family friend., for his kindness, humour, sly smile and twinkling eyes. May your happy memories of this gentle man comfort you at this time and in the days to come.
Anna and I are thinking of you at this difficult time. Your father was a wonderful, warm, and friendly man, who lived a long and great life, and touched many people, including ourselves. we will miss him.
God Bless .
Jeff and Anna Ayris
Bev:
Our thoughts, prayers and sympathy are with you and family on the passing of your dear Dad. May all the pleasant memories you all have be a comfort at this time.
Bev and Family,
Our condolences on the loss of your Dad. Mr Cake was a lovely man and he will be missed.
So sorry for your loss Beverly and family. Gordon was a fine gentleman.
Beverly and Family – My sincere condolences on the passing of your Dad. A true Christian gentleman. May he rest in peace. Mary.
To the family of Gordon Cake… Saddened to hear of the passing of your precious loved one. Gordon was my first cousin. Aunt Hannah & my mom, Winnie Bonnell Maddigan were sisters.I want to assure you of my thoughts & prayers at this time.Never easy losing a loved one regardless of age. Gordon lived a full life & a godly life. He is now at Peace. Your memories will keep your loved one close to your heart. God Bless you today & in the days that lie ahead.. Marie Maddigan Pelley
I am very sorry for your loss, I worked with Gord for a time long ago.
To Auntie Bev, Uncle Paul, Meaghan & Steve,
What a wonderfully long life you are celebrating. Uncle Gord was undoubtedly the force of the Cake family. In our cherished moments with him, Go Jo left memories so tender in our hearts – his signature Old Spice scent, his way of slipping a $20 bill in the sleeves or rips of our jeans (not without offering to sew them back together first), and holding our hands in the Church pew belting a good Anglican hymn. His love and appreciation for you all was so genuine and so forefront to all he did. “Mr. Cake” will surely be missed in all his walks of life, his heavily visited Sobey’s store, the bank, and his Church community, among so many more. Aren’t we the lucky ones to have such a gentle, while feisty, guardian angel to look down upon us now! How beautiful it is to think of him in heaven; his lungs filled with fresh salt water air, having a drink and a dance, and playing a few cards with all those who he treasured and are now reunited with. We can see him and Poppy listening to “Music and Friends”. Sending so much love to you all.
P.S. if the funeral is at 11:00am, the casket better be rolling up around 8:00am… in proper Gord fashion!
Thinking of you,
– Maddie & Grace Ronan
Beverly and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your Dad`s passing. His long life has left you with many memories which will help you cope with your loss in the days ahead. God Bless.
Linda Jamieson
Beverly and Family.
I’m sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing.
It has been quite a few years since I last saw him but I remember him as a kind and funny man. It was obvious how much he adored you and your Mom. A real gentleman.
To Beverly & family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your Dad. He was a wonderful gentleman and will be missed by many. May your treasured memories be a blessing. God bless. 🕊
Beverly and Family,
So sorry to hear of Uncle Gords passing.
Take comfort in a very long life well lived .
Judy and Ian
To the Cake family and friends,
I thought very highly of Mr. Cake. He was always a gentleman and a very kind person. He will be missed by many and especially at St. Michael’s. May he Rest In Peace.
Robert Hyslop
Bev and family, sorry for your loss . Well known and loved to the Symonds Place crowd . Thoughts and prayers! Janet Brown
The “Patriarch” of our family has entered his final resting place. My condolences to Gord’s family – Beverly, Paul, Meaghan and Steve. Special love to Beverly who was responsible for his care for many years. Thinking of Gord’s three special nephews – Leslie, Gary and Glenn, as well as a special niece Marjorie.
While health issues prevent me from travelling, I assure everyone that I will be there in spirit.
Rest In Peace my beloved brother.
Violet Ivany (sister)
To Bev and Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your dad who lived a wonderful and long life. St. Michaels will miss his presence and beautiful smile in a parish that is known for it kindness and dedication. May he now rest in peace and rise in glory
Adrian Heffernan
Bev, Paul and family
My sincere s condolences to all of you on the passing of your father. Keep all those wonderful memories you have of him over so many years close to your heart as you go through the days ahead. May he soar with the angels.
To: Bev, Paul, Meaghan, Steve & family:
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your dad, father-in-law and grandfather. He always brought a smile to my face….I can still see him sitting there now – right up front at our concerts – clapping along and enjoying the music. He certainly loved a good time! You have so many wonderful memories to cherish, I hope that helps get you through this difficult time. Sending love & hugs & kisses.
Kim, Glen & Katie Button
My condolences to. The Cake family.
I worked with Gordon at Geo .GR .Parsons & Regatta
Ford. .He was always in good spirits & wonderful person to work with..
Sincerely
Dave Hudson.
There are so many wonderful stories and memories of this truly lovely man. You cannot think of him without smiling. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time
Dear Bev and family,
Our sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father.
May you find peace with all of your wonderful memories of a much loved man.
May he Rest In Peace .
Maureen & Norma
To Bev, Josie, and all your family and friends- sincere condolences on your loss from Ed and Vi. We know the many wonderful memories you share will help sustain you and comfort you in the difficult days ahead.. Ed & Vi Pomeroy
C0dolence to all the Cake family on the loss of your loved one . From my childhood I have fond memories of Gorden coming to my father’s shop on his many visits to Lamaline. He was always so friendly and jovial.
Bev, and Family,
So sorry to hear of your dear Dad,s passing. He lived a remarkable Life and maintained his health and vigor to the end. A life to be admired,cherish your precious memories. Please accept my sympathy.
Brenda Cooper
Beverly,Paul and Family,
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. He was a true gentleman. I have fond memories of your family and the Quinton’s on Symonds Place.
My condolences to you,
Roma Quinton
To Gordon/s family and friends my sincere sympathy on Gordon/s passing know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time his parish family will miss him dearly.Eternal rest grant unto him O lord and may light perpetual shine upon him.May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Gordon at George G R Parsons and Regatta Ford. this is the loss of a true gentleman.
Bev & Family
We send our sincere condolences to you & your family on the passing of your dad.. He was a true gentleman and will be surely missed by those who knew him. .-
Dick & Rita Kingl
To the family of Mr. Cake,
I am saddened to hear the passing of the sweetest man ever. I am certainly going to miss his daily visits to Sobeys Ropewalk Lane and our little chats. He will be missed by all the staff that’s for sure. Until we meet again R.I.P my Angel and keep being you while your up above looking down on all of us ❤️
We were saddened to hear of Gordon’s passing .I always enjoyed my Sunday morning chats with him. at St.Michael’s.He was always there early and always visited the Cemetery before that..He was a loving and very caring gentleman. and will be dearly missed..Our deepest sympathy to Beverly & family..
Dear Bev and family
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your dad. A gentle soul indeed! May you find comfort in your treasured memories of him and may they sustain you in the days ahead.
Valerie & Nick Kum
Bev – my condolences on the loss of your father. His photo shows he must have been such a sweet man!
Bev, Paul and Family, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Dear Bev and family,
We were so saddened to read of your dear father’s passing. He was such a gentle soul, and we know that he will be missed by so many. Our hearts go out to you and your family at this very difficult time.
We are here in Victoria, BC, and unfortunately will not be able to attend the service for your Dad. We are certainly thinking of him, and share in your sadness. He is now reunited with your sweet mother.
He will be missed by all that knew and loved him. May he Rest In Peace 🙏
So sorry for the families loss – Mr. Cake loved to visit Sobeys and have a chat ..and the staff loves to see him come .
He always had a story that brightened your day .
He will be missed .
Beverly My condolences to you and your family,I have a lot of memories of your father and mother when they visited Lamaline, RI P Gord,,
My deepest sympathy to Mr Cake family
We will miss seeing him for his daily visits to Sobeys Ropewalk Lane. He always knew how to put a smile on our faces.
Sending my sincere condolences to all the Cake Family on the passing of a very special man.
You were all so Blessed to have him for 99 Years.
I have many fond memories of Gordon and Lilly when they would visit my Grandmother Mary Tucker, they were very Special Friends.
In recent years I met him a few times with Josie, he was always so pleasant and glad to see company.
My Thoughts and Prayers are with you all during this very Difficult time.
RIP Mr Cake, you have gained your wings.