Gordon

Sedgwick

Gordon Sedgwick a kind, caring father, grandfather (gramps) & great grandfather (Boppy) & "Very Old Popy" passed away peacefully Friday October 12, 2012 in his home under the care of Promedica Ebeid Hospice, his regular daily caregivers and two of his great grandchildren Nick and Kiersten.
Gordon was a lifelong resident of Toledo and Sylvania, Ohio. He spent much of his youth on Lake Erie and later when raising his own family spent summers at their cottage on Devils Lake. Next to his family, the water and boating were his favorite things.
He and his wife Ginnie were active members of the Village Players where Gordon spent many hours building set designs. They also were active members of the Sylvania Country Club and North Cape Yacht Club.
In later years, he and his wife Virginia spent most winters at their home in Lighthouse Point, Florida where they enjoyed more years boating, traveling and entertaining.
In later years, he was a guide and mentor to his family, with wonderful stories of his years of living. He was always there to listen- with sound advice from his many years. He was not only a father, grandfather but a dear friend. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his family.
Gordon is preceded in death and by his wife Virginia and son-in-law Tom Kaslly. He is survived by his son Greg (Janet) Sedgwick of Alpharetta, GA and their families grandchildren Scott Sedgwick his children Christopher (Michelle) Sedgwick of New Orleans, Amanda, Emily and Ryan of Alpharetta; Christopher Sedgwick and his daughter Peyton of Alpharetta; Leslie (Jeff) Avers and their children Lindsey, Tyler and Jason of Marietta, GA;
Daughter Gordyne Kaslly of Toledo and her family granddaughter Denise (Scott) Basilius of Maumee their children Kiersten, Nicholas and Michael; grandson Marc (Janna) Kaslly and their children Marc Jr., Matthew, Elizabeth and Vincent Kaslly; grandson Mitchell (Jody) Kaslly and family Nicole (Nick) Ortega of Findlay, Shannon, Jessica and Tom all of Toledo, and ten great great grandchildren.
Our sincere thanks to all his caregivers for the past year and a half , friends of family Doug, Jody, Sarah, Yvonne and Melissa who had been with him since the beginning, Also to Ebeid Hospice for sincere caring for dad at the end, that made it easier for him and the family.
Friends may call at the Foth – Dorfmeyer Mortuary 3815 Sylvania Ave. (Between Monroe St. & Talmadge Rd.) Tuesday from 3 – 8 PM where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10:30 AM followed by interment at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider Promedica Ebeid Hospice, Toledo Area Humane Society, Northwest Ohio Food Bank or the charity of the donor's choice.