Hello Ontbirds people, A long-time and true pillar of the Ottawa birding community passed away on Sunday February 3, 2013.
Not an ornithologist, but much more than just a birder, Gordon was an honoured career mineralogist (the rare mineral "Pringleite" is named after him), and a highly respected member of the Ottawa Field-Naturalists' Club for at least 3 decades. He served in the past as Chair of the OFNC Birds Committee, and most recently as Chair of the OFNC Bird Record Subcommittee while remaining an active member of our Birds Committee. Gordon knew how to have fun with both birding & science, yet was always the voice of reason. He also had a rich life with family and friends, and was unconditionally helpful to everyone who needed him.......all this while coping with the incurable medical condition Muscular Dystrophy that gradually led to total loss of mobility other than his sharp and determined mental energy (and his trusty motorized wheelchair and "Parula-van"), and ultimately his passing from this world. I and many others in Ottawa and beyond were privileged to know, work...and have fun with him. A memorial service to celebrate Gordon's life will be held: Saturday February 9, 2013 11:00 AM Trinity United Church 1099 Mailtand Ave, Otttawa, ON Sincerely, Chris Lewis Ottawa [email protected] _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
