Gordon was born Monday, June 3, 1935 in Fredericton, York Co. He was the youngest son born to Blanche and Clarence O’Hara.
Gordon attended school in Fredericton and then later joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in Ottawa at the age of 18.
After his distinguished career in the Air Force, he left to begin a new career path with the Provincial Government of Alberta. He arrived in Edmonton in the summer of 1968 and began working at the WWW Cross Cancer Institute, later joining Alberta Health Care and finishing his career with the Provincial Government Department of Social Services.
Gordon met and married Doreen Havercost in 1955 and later became the father of 3 daughters, Leslie Ducherer (Arthur), Deborah Wilson (Lance), and Kelly O’Hara (Lonnie). He was then blessed with six grandchildren, David, Darryl, Bradley, Keith, Michael, and Crystal, and seven great-grandchildren.
Later in life, Gordon met Arlin Peterson, and they were married in 2015. Life for them was filled with numerous cruises and travel experiences. At this time, Gordon welcomed two children into his life, Wendy Morrell (Murray) and Graham Peterson (Robbie), and the addition of four more grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, as well as a sister-in-law, Bonnie.
Gordon has joined Arlin, who passed away June 18, 2026, and they will be laid to rest at Red Willow Cemetery on November 1, 2026.
Debrah Fremmerlid says
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time
Christina Moffat says
I am so incredibly sorry for the loss of your dad (uncle Gord). Thinking of you and your family. Sending all my love.
Barb Elder says
I’m so sorry for the loss of Gord, but I’m happy he’s at peace and back with Arlin. It’s never easy to lose someone you love but it can be tough losing a parent! May you find peace sharing your happy memories. We shared many memories over the last sixty years! Lots of laughs, some tears, sharing recipes and many Boxing Day open houses. Fly high Gord, you will always hold a special place in my heart!