Gordon Joseph Staples Corner Brook, NL March 11, 1933 – March 22, 2012 It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Gordon Joseph Staples in his 79th year. An avid outdoorsman who enjoyed just being in the woods he was a skillful angler and hunter. He excelled in many sports but most notably baseball, hockey and soccer. He gave back to the community through a lengthy tenure as a coach and president of the Corner Brook Minor Hockey Association. He was also an accomplished bridge player and enjoyed the challenges associated with this complex game. In his later years he enjoyed his time spent with his grandsons Gavin and Gordon and special friends Alex and Andrew Payne. Leaving to mourn his daughter Debbie (Johnny Brooks), Toronto; sons Bernie (Laeora Ryba), Steady Brook; and Kevin (Darlene Welsh) Corner Brook; grandsons Gavin and Gordon Staples; special friends Alex and Andrew Payne; Cody and Brittany Hutchings; brother Sylvester “Syb” (Louise nee Noseworthy) and sister Helen Hachè (Roger) as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his father John, mother Julia (Caines) and brother in law Roger Hachè. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to Dr. Stephen Murphy and Dr. Krista Fudge as well as all the nurses from the Renal Dialysis Unit at Western Memorial Regional Hospital who provided him with excellent care and companionship over the last 11 years. Visitation will take place at Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue on Sunday from 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 and Monday from 2 - 4 & 7 - 9. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, March 27 at 10:30 am at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Redeemer on Mt. Bernard Avenue with Father Ambrose Hynes officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Western Memorial Regional Hospital Foundation in aid of the Renal Dialysis Unit at Western Memorial Regional Hospital. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca.