We are saddened to announce the passing of Gordon Ralph Lang,
of Howick, Québec, on October 24, 2025, at the age of 97.
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Gordon is predeceased by his parents James and Bertha Lang, and brothers Burton and Donald Y. Lang. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Thelma, son Doug (Joanne), daughters Janice (Dan) and Heather (Guy), grandchildren Matthew, Katie (Josh), Sarah, Emily, Robert and Meghan, great-grandchildren Zoe, Owen, Lucy and Eliza, sister-in-law Esther Lang, and extended family.
Gordon was born in Sherbrooke but spent the rest of his life working hard on the family farm on Tullochgorum, staying involved until a ripe old age. He was a 60-year member of Holstein Canada. He put his welding and carpentry skills to use building and repairing things on the farm, and enjoyed harvesting the crops and seeing the evolving farm practices.
In retirement he enjoyed playing at the Ormstown Curling Club, and took up woodworking, making furniture from pine wood grown on the Lang farm, and fashioning beautiful wooden clocks. He contributed to the community as a council member for Très-Saint-Sacrement in the 1970s, and also as an elder, and later a trustee for St. Paul’s United Church in Ormstown.
Gordon had an appreciation for antiques, he enjoyed seeing the C.V.A.A. show at Rennie’s farm and accompanying Thelma to the annual Dairyana Collectors picnic.
In his later senior years, he kept his mind sharp with word and number games and jigsaw puzzles. He was always well-read in current affairs reported in the Montreal Gazette, the Huntingdon Gleaner, and various farm magazines.
His long life gave him a broad perspective on what was happening day-to-day, and his long memory of local culture and families made him a valuable resource for those wanting to ask about the past.
Gordon will be fondly remembered and deeply missed,
by his family and all those who knew him.
Friends and neighbours are invited to remember Gordon at St. Paul’s United Church,
Ormstown, on Saturday, November 1, 2025; visitation from 1:00-2:00 p.m.,
service at 2:00 p.m., followed by a reception at MacDougall Hall.
The family request that memorial tributes be made in the form of donations
to the Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation or to the St. Paul’s United Church
memorial fund, c/o James Sproule, 49 Gale, Ormstown, QC J0S 1K0.
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We wish to extend our deepest sympathies to Gordon’s family.
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To a Life well Lived! – Uncle Gordon, you will be missed.
Sending all our love and comfort to the entire Lang family.
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My sincere condolences to Thelma and the Lang family. As a friend of the family the Langs gave me the opportunity to spend a summer as a dairy farmer trainee in 1975. Best summer job ever! Fond memories
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We are sorry for your loss. Mr. Lang will always be remembered for is kindness at Huntingdon dental clinic.
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Our deepest sympathies to the whole Family
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With deepest sympathy to you and your family in this time of sorrow. May the happy memories you share be a comfort.
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Our condolences to the Lang family. He was a pillar of this community.
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Our deepest sympathies to the family
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I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family during this difficult time. My sincere condolences.
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Sally and I offer our deepest sympathies to the Lang family. Having a lot of good memories farming alongside Tullochgoram road and finding a neighbour always ready to help.
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My sympathies to Thelma and family. …
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Sorry to hear of Mr. Lang’s passing. He and his family were very supportive of Howick Elementary School. Our sympathies to his family and friends.
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Our sympathy to Thelma and the family, always enjoyed our visits when we would meet.
Hold your memories close.
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We are saddened to learn of Gordon’s passing and will certainly miss him after more than 25 years at our annual picnic gathering. Our sincere condolences to Thelma and family.
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We send our sincere sympathy on the loss of a man dedicated to family and community. We hope that
all the memories you share help with your grief. Gerald and Lynn Cullen
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My condolences to the Lang family for your loss.
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Our deepest sympathy to the whole family.
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Our sympathies to the Lang family on the passing of Gordon.
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Our deepest condolences to the whole Lang family.
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Our sincere condolences to you Thelma, and to all the family.
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So sorry to hearing of Uncle Gordon’s passing. Rudy and I will always remember him with fondness. May the many memories you have created together as a family keep him close in your hearts always! ❤️ Hugs to all of you at this difficult time.
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Our deepest sympathies to the entire Lang family. Uncle Gordon always had a story to tell, and I have fond memories of our visits to the farm, both as a child and as an adult with my own family. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
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Our sympathies to Mrs Lang, Doug and family. Mr Lang was a great neighbor and a pioneer of our area.
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My deepest condolences to the entire Lang family. He lived a beautiful life, and it showed in the stories you’ve shared. May his legacy bring comfort in the days ahead.
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I am very sorry to hear about your father’s passing. Please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. My thoughts are with you all.
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Thinking of the Lang gang at this sad time. Uncle Gordon will be remembered fondly.
May you cherish your memories of this lovely man.
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Our deepest condolences. What a wonderful, full life he led.
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So sorry to hear of Uncle Gordon’s passing. Hoping your memories give you comfort in this difficult time. ❤️