Obituary of Gordon Nelson Pretty

PRETTY, Gordon N. - Of Chatham and formerly of Wabash, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, November 13th, 2014 at the Chatham Kent Health Alliance one day before his 93rd birthday. Beloved son of the late Norman & Ethel Pretty. Cherished husband of 65 years to Marion (Williams) Pretty. Loving father of Richard & Brenda Pretty of Shakespeare, Alan & Wendy Pretty of Lighthouse Cove, Lynn & Norm Bell of Brampton, Joan & Bev Badder of Wabash, Scott & Joanne Pretty of Ingersoll, Cheryl & Bruce McInerney of Chatham, and Keith & Judy Pretty of Chatham. Father in law of Marie Pretty of Calgary. Predeceased by son Norman. Gordon was a cherished grandfather to 18 grandchildren and 14 ½ great grandchildren. Dear brother of Orvil & Muriel Pretty of Wallaceburg and the late Olive McLaughlin, John Pretty and Lenore Wilson. Gordon spent 55 years doing what he loved farming in the Wabash area. He was a veteran of World War II, serving proudly with the Carleton York Regiment. He was honoured with six medals for his service, the 1939 - 1945 Star, the France & Germany Star, the Italy Star, The Defense Medal, the Voluntary Service Medal and the Victory Medal. Cremation has taken place. A private family graveside service will take place in Dresden Cemetery. In remembrance of Gordon, donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Society would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences and donations may be left at www.badderfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to John C. Badder Funeral Home, Thamesville