Gordon Coggins

          Gordon Howard Coggins, 96, of Tillsonburg Ontario, died peacefully on Saturday June 21st, 2025.

          Gordon was born in Toronto on May 1st 1929, and received his degree in English and History at the University of Toronto Victoria College in 1952.  After years of teaching Secondary School around the Burlington area, Gordon joined the newly minted Brock University in St. Catharines as an associate professor; he went on to complete a PhD, and to head the Liberal Studies program till his retirement in 1994.  Gordon was just as busy in retirement; being involved in local politics, church activities, sailing, ballroom dancing, running, curling, building model boats, writing, and spending time with friends and family at his Kawagama Lake cottage.

          Gordon was preceded in death by former spouse, Joyce Coggins, his spouse Sandra Coggins, and his third spouse Eveline Coggins.  He was also preceded in death by his brother Howard “Kip” Coggins.  He is remembered fondly by his brother’s children and grandchildren, his sister Arlene Simpson and her family, and by his children David Coggins, Elizabeth Coggins, Lorinda Gorny (Peter), Kenneth Coggins (Stephanie), and grandchildren Danae, Hillary, Laura (Starbuck), Breanna (Hal), Anwyn, Gabriel, Gwendolyn, Jacob, and Benjamin.

          A Celebration of Gordon’s incredible life will be held on Sunday July 27, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 153, 16 Durham Street, Tillsonburg, Ontario; there will be dancing and refreshments.  If you would like more information on the event or would like to share with us your Gordon stories, please email gordoncogginsmemorial@gmail.com .

Wareing Cremation Services, 161 Broadway St., Tillsonburg, Ontario has been entrusted with Final Arrangements.  Your messages of remembrance and condolence may be shared at wareingcremation.ca