In his 71st year, after a 16 month battle with lung cancer, Gordon finally succumbed to complications from the illness and emphysema at Jaravinski Hospital - Palliative Care Unit.

A veteran Hamilton Firefighter of 31 years, retiring in 1996 as a Lieutenant.

Gordon is predeceased by his parents, Vincent and Muriel Talbot of Hamilton, survived by his beloved wife of 49 years Irene (nee Lee) Talbot, siblings Thelma (and Terry - predeceased) Turner, Gary Talbot, Norma (and Charles) Lutraan and Neil Talbot, his children Troy (and Carolyn) Talbot, Dawn (and Lawrence) Huelin, and his grandchildren Erik (and Cas) Talbot, Spencer (and Katrina) Talbot, Merrek Huelin, Zachary Talbot, Cameron Talbot and Gregory Talbot, and dearest brother-in-law and uncle to many exended family members too numerous to name, but no less loved. A loving devoted husband, father and grandfather, he will be deeply missed. Gord wanted us to extend a special than you to the Dorcotrs and Nurses at Juravinski Cancer Center for all their hard work, kindness and support over the last 16 months, and from our family to the Doctors and Nurses at the Juravinski Hospital - Palliative Care Unit over the last six days for their kindness, patience, understanding and the excellent care Gordon received in his final days. As per Gord's wishes, cremation has taken place

A visitation with the family to pay respects to Gord will be held at CRESMOUNT FUNERAL HOME, 322 Fennell Ave E, Hamilton, on Sunday January 8th, from 12pm to 4pm. All family, friends and co-workers are welcome. Please, In lieu of flowers, donations to the Juravinski Cancer Center and/or the Juravinski Hospital – Palliative Care Unit are preferred. This is in accordance to Gord’s wishes.