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William Gordon Crosby Tinsley

October 3, 2010

TINSLEY, William Gordon Crosby  – Peacefully, with his family by his side, at LHSC – Victoria Hospital, on Sunday, October 3rd, 2010, William Gordon Crosby Tinsley, of London, in his 75th year.  Loving father of Tanya Getty and her husband Darin, of Edmonton, Dawn Elliston and her husband Rob, of London, and Karl Tinsley of South Korea.  Also loved by two grandchildren:  Michael and Liam.  Dear brother of James Tinsley and his wife Salie, of Northern Ireland.  Survived by his brother-in-law Raymond McGimpsey also of Northern Ireland.  Predeceased by his sister Dorothy McGimpsey.   Cremation has taken place.  The memorial service will be held at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North on Thursday, October 7th, 2010 at 1 p.m. with visitation one hour prior.  Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Gordon are asked to consider the London Humane Society or The Canadian Golden Adoption Service Inc.  Online condolences may be sent through >www.westviewfuneralchapel.com

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Please accept my condolences on your Dad's passing. I will miss him on Sunday mornings and particularly for his clarification of the Rules of Golf, it seemed nothing could stump him. I also loved his stories of Northern Ireland.

~ Cec Jackson Greenhills

(Donated to The Canadian Golden Adoption Service)

~ Golf Association of Ontario

(Donated to London Humane Society)

~ Jim McTavish

(Donated to London Humane Society)

~ Steve and Noreen Speirs

Tanya, Dawn, and Karl Terry Kelly forwarded me this link when he stumbled upon the news. Know that you are in our thoughts. I have wonderful memories of Gord's house with all of you, and without you as your dad was nice enough to put me up when I needed to be in London and Tanya wasn't around. I do hope we re-connect and I wish you all the best.

~ Julie Hunt Gibbons

Dear Tanya and Dawn - So sorry to hear this news about your dad, saw notice today (while looking for Tanya on facebook). Sympathy to your entire family from Florida.

~ Tracy Blair Bryson

Please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of your father. I made his acquaintance through his volunteer leadership as the coordinator of free income tax clinics for lower income London residents. He was a very pleasant, friendly and caring person who freely gave his time to help others. I enjoyed our discussions when he always had a warm smile and clever wit. Please extend my sympathy to the entire family. - J. Edwards

~ John Edwards

It is with saddness that I hear of Mr. Tinsley's passing. My thoughts are with you , Dawn , Tanya , Karl and Mrs. T. We have many good memories as neighbours and friends. Hugs to all. Janis

~ Janis Waters ( Payment)

Gord was an important part of our golf life at Greenhills. His consideration, kind words and keen knowledge of anything related to golf was valued and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

~ Bob and Sheila Wilkes

We were saddened to learn of Gord's passing. He will be missed by all. Our Deepest Sympathies The Golf Association of Ontario

~ Golf Association of Ontario

We were saddened to learn of Gord's passing. Gord struggled with health issues during the last few years , but his humour never diminished . He and his stories will be missed at Greenhills. Our sincere sympathy to his family .

~ Bev. and Shirley Gumb

I was deeply saddened to learn of Gord's passing. I met Gord at a GAO event and worked with him at many over the last five years. He was really a mentor to me as I worked to gain experience and become qualified as a Rules Official. We often chatted on the phone and he would tell stories from his vast experience showing a fantastic memory. My sincere sympathy to his family at this difficult time. I will miss him but will remember his kindness and friendship.

~ Jim McTavish

Mark and I are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and our hearts. Janice

~ Janice and Mark Palmer

I first met Gord when I came to work at Greenhills; he gave me my on site training as starter and marshal and was a favourite resource and co-worker ever since. I'll miss our chats and his advice on my golf game. My wife and I wish to express our condolences to Gord's family and friends. He will be missed.

~ Steve Speirs, Greenhills

Very sorry to hear about your dads passing.It was always great fun to banter back and forth with him on the first tee.I will remember him as a kind man with a great wit.

~ bruce nicolson

We are sorry to hear about your dad. Please accept our condolences today. Gord will be missed by many at the golf club. Your dad was very passionate about the game and that was very obvious to many of us at Greenhills. We will keep all of you in our prayers.

~ The Joynt Family, Greenhills

I am so sorry forry for your loss. Gordy and and I go way back with the Ministry of Finance, and of course golf, and he never forgot to get in touch at Christmas..Hard to believe , don't even want to believe.. You kids were the joy of his life, and of course the wee dog.. He was a profound and true gentleman..God Bless

~ Tom Boyce

I always look f orward to spring , to see Gord at the GAO events. I will miss him , he was a great man.

~ John Godchild, Dresden

Sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Gord was a very kind person who was always in good cheer. He will be missed by all at Greenhills.

~ Bruce Hammond, Greenhills

Please accept our condolences on your Dad's passing. We looked forward to chats and laughs before our tee-off at the golf course and often enjoyed his golf advice (stay on the fairway and then put it in the hole). We have missed him at the club this season and our thoughts and prayers go out to you today. We hope your fond memories and those shared by others will sustain you thru this difficult time.

~ Carman & Pamela Hamilton, Greenhills

Dawn, Robbie and Family We are so sorry for the loss of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. We love you! Gerry, Lanette and family

~ Lanette and Gerry Rush

I was saddened to learn of yet another good friend's passing . I have enjoyed Gordon's friendship for nearly 30 years since the early eighties at Greenhills Golf G.C. where we regularly conversed on any number of topics . His candor , his unique sense of humour , his personal integrity and his love of golf will always be appreciated . My early Sat-Sun games will not be the same .

~ Walt Cherwaty

Deepest regrets to the family of Gord from a friend and past golf partner, fond memories of all the golf together and his stories. Kept in touch by email - Gord will be missed.

~ Ronald and Vera Anyon, Mill Bay, BC

Amanda and I are so very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Our thoughts are with during this very difficult time. Know how much we care!

~ Cindy and Amanda Schroeder

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