Obituary of Gordon Malcolm Wilmot

Gordon Wilmot was born in Kinistino. SK on July 6, 1936, he grew up on a farm in the Garrick area and lived there for most of his life.  Gordon farmed, except for working for Gunner Mines for two winters and a grain elevator for a year. He farmed and managed a beef herd, as well as a dairy herd, delivering milk to the Garrick residents for many years. He also had pigs, chickens, turkeys and a strong commitment to farming and the organizations in this area.  Later he was part owner of a saw mill which supplied all the lumber for their house built in 1993.

Gordon was on the White Fox Credit Union board for twenty-nine years, serving as chair for a few years and a member of the credit committee for most of his time there.  Recently, he was honored to receive the Order of Merit from the Diamond North Credit Union for his years of service to the Credit Union.  

His commitment to community was evident as he was on the Garrick Cemetery committee for 12 years, community hall building committee, the Garrick curling club, the Garrick Co-op Board, the Pineland Co-op Board, the Garrick History Book committee, as well as a member of the Torch River Farmers’ Union.

His participating in community organizations gave him great pleasure and he offered his support wherever he saw the need. He enjoyed playing ball, curling and watching sports on TV. 

When the land was sold, woodworking became his second ‘job’.  He made several hundred sets of TV tables along with tables, bowls, and other crafts.

He was predeceased by his parents, William and Jean Wilmot, a sister, Norma, many uncles and aunts. 

He is survived by his wife Amanda, sister Shirley, brother Bill, and family, brother-in-law Harry (Laura) Peters and family.  Also, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 

e Rest in peace.e