Andrew Gordon McLaughlin

April 28, 1927 - June 26, 2015

Andrew Gordon McLaughlin, father, farmer, storyteller and friend to a wide circle of friends who loved him dearly, died June 26, 2015 after a brief illness. Andy farmed almost his entire life on his beloved Windrun Farm in Beverly Township, working his small “piece of paradise” for close to 62 years. Andy was devoted to his farm, his children, his border collies and his neighbours. He will be remembered and cherished for his humour, wit, his painful relationship with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and his eccentric take on life. He is survived by his sister Janet Fisher, of Knowlton, Quebec; his former wife and loving friend, Barney Morison, Wolfville, Nova Scotia; his children Peter (Marilyn), Tim (Leanne), Amy and Richard. He will also be greatly missed by his six grandchildren Conor, Noah, Jessie, Cameron, Emery and Gordon. His family wants to give special thanks to those who meant so much to our father, especially over the last few years, Jay Campbell, Ross McCrimmon and Chris Procter. Born in Hamilton and raised in Dundas, Andrew attended Hillfield College. He graduated with a degree in Animal Husbandry at the University of Guelph before he began farming. Andrew was a longtime volunteer of the Rockton World’s Fair and bred border collies for many years. Our heartfelt thanks to the staff and residents of Carrington Place, Ancaster, who provided excellent care and friendship in the last years of his life. Special thanks to the Emergency Room doctors and nurses at the Juravinski Hospital for their care and compassion. Cremation has already occurred. A celebration of Andy’s life will be held later this summer. On-line tributes may be made at www.marlattfhdundas.com