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WADE, Gordon Vance Veteran WW II & Korea Peacefully in hospital, Smiths Falls, Ontario on Saturday, November 10, 2007 with his family by his side, at the age of 81. Gord is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lila May Jackson, daughters Linda (late Pete Tompkins), Laurie (late Rick Beach) and son Gordon Stuart Wade (Teresa). Predeceased by son Robert. Gordon was the proud grandfather of Aaron Stuart Tompkins (Janis), Moira Lyn & Catherine Marie Tompkins, Sarah & Sheryl Wade, Glen, Chris, Dave (Stacey) & Jeff Beach (Chantal). Great-Grandpa to Aiden & Noah Tompkins and Noah & Mikayla Beach. Also survived by sisters Gladys Young (late Charles) of London, ON and Kathryn Baillie (Bill) of Thornhill, ON as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Gord will be sadly missed by his family and his many, many friends. Friends may call at the 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place on Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Jim Patterson officiating. Cremation to follow. Donations to the Renovation Fund of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 192, Carleton Place, would be appreciated by the family. Legion Members will honour Gordon with a service at the funeral home on Tuesday evening at 7p.m. Published in the Ottawa Citizen on 11/12/2007