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Gordon SANDERSON Obituary

SANDERSON, Gordon. MMNZM, Assoc. Professor, JP. On July 5, 2017, Gordon died unexpectedly in Christchurch Public Hospital; aged 70 years. Dearly loved partner of Suzanne, loved father of Adam, Charlotte and her partner Danielle, grandfather of Finn, former husband and friend of Anya, brother of Marjorie, brother-in-law of Richard and uncle to Samantha and Chris. Missed terribly by colleagues, and the Renner, Pilkington, Chown, Williams and Gartner families. A service for Gordon will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, corner Andersons Bay Road and Oxford Street, Dunedin at 2.00pm on Friday July 14, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to the Fred Hollows Foundation or VICTA would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages and close friends who wish to visit Gordon at home in the days leading up to the funeral, make contact with Suzanne [email protected] Hope and Sons Ltd FDANZ www.hopeandsons.co.nz
Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jul. 8, 2017.

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Zhiyi Huang

October 5, 2017

Just knew the sad news. He was a good man and helped me greatly in the worst time of my life. You will be missed by my family!

Mike

August 29, 2017

Very sad to hear, Gordon was a great teacher and person. He will be missed.

Mei Ling

August 17, 2017

Shocked and saddened about Gordon's passing. He was a fantastic mentor who always kept his sense of humour, and taught me so much during my time at Otago Hospital. He was also an excellent dancer at events! You shall be missed, Gordon.

August 17, 2017

Shocked to hear about Gordon passing, have great memories of fishing trips to Lake mahingerangi when working in Dunedin. Top Man/gentleman/professional.
yours Sincerely Martin Pepers QSM Stewart Island.

Mark Rudel

July 23, 2017

You will be sadly missed. Wish we could have had another fishing trip together.Farewell my friend. RIP.

Huskey Lavine

July 23, 2017

Still in a state of disbelief over Gordon's passing, our hearts are heavy. He was one of the best humans we had ever known and we are so sorry that his time was cut short. Gordon gave new meaning to the notion of "a life well lived" and his love and good work will be felt by so many, for so long.

We extend condolences to his family as we especially wrap our arms around Suzanne as she navigates the days ahead.

Sybil Huskey
Michael Lavine
U.S.A.

Amber Mcintosh

July 19, 2017

Dear Suzanne. Words can not express the sympathy I feel in hearing this shocking news. I am sending light and love to you and your family through this time. You have been hugly influencial to my journey and my dance career, and of course your strength and passion have been supported and upheld by your partner Gordan. We are all connected; even now.

Kia kaha
Amber McIntosh

Gordon in Park City, Utah

Sybil Huskey

July 17, 2017

Kent Chow

July 14, 2017

An amazing gentleman who devoted himself to making a positive impact in the lives of so many. I am forever grateful to your inspiration and mentorship in my personal journey in ophthalmology. You will be sorely missed! RIP.

Antony Suter

July 13, 2017

A tragic loss for everyone in the eye fraternity. Farewell Gordon... I remember your great sense of humour, humble and unflustered teaching style, supportive nature, and public speaking prowess! It was a privilege and I will always treasure having worked with you.

Gordon as Oscar Wild.

Geoff Weston

July 13, 2017

I worked with Gordon for 15 years in the eighties. I knew him well as a consummate professional and a great fun guy socially. I include a favorite photo of him at a wild department fancy dress party around 1982. He was a very kind person and I am so shocked.

Dorothy Carlborg (McDiarmid)

July 11, 2017

A wonderful friend for many years. Very sad, you will be missed by many.

Lydia Jones

July 11, 2017

An amazing man, and an even better teacher.

Susan Vogel (McDonald)

July 11, 2017

Had so much fun helping organise the hospital revues. Sad news

Craig Fisher

July 10, 2017

A true gentleman. Humble and wise. He will be missed.

Land of the Pharaohs

Michelle Annand

July 10, 2017

Gordon had a very special place in my life, and heart. Now he is gone, and the silence is deafening.
This unexpected end hurts me so much. There is a huge gap and void. I doubt that it can ever be filled.
May peace be upon you, Gordon. Salem.

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