Gordon Meredith Lightfoot

(World Renowned Singer, Songwriter, & Entertainer)
passed at Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, Ontario on Monday, May 1, 2023, in his 85th year. Gordon Lightfoot, of Toronto and formerly of Orillia, beloved son of the late Gordon & Jessie Lightfoot is predeceased by his elder sister, Beverley Lightfoot Eyers.
One of the most celebrated singer-songwriters of his generation, Gordon is remembered for a decades long career that saw him achieve international renown.  A national treasure, his songs have become part of the Canadian cultural fabric, earning him legions of fans at home and around the globe.
He is survived by his cherished wife Kim Lightfoot, children Fred, Ingrid, Eric, Galen, Miles and Meredith, as well as grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The late Gordon Lightfoot will rest at the St. Paul's United Church, 62 Peter St., N., Orillia. The public is invited to pay their respects at St. Paul's United Church on Sunday, May 7, 2023, from 1 P.M. until 8 P.M. Memorial donations to the United Way (Simcoe County Area) https://uwsimcoemuskoka.ca/give/ would be gratefully appreciated and may be made through the Mundell Funeral Home, 79 West St., N., Orillia Ontario L3V 5Cl (705 325-2231). Messages of condolence are welcome at www.mundellfuneralhome.com  For Parking Lots within the community please go to Orillia.ca