He is survived by his wife Maggie, his sister Betty Hevenor (David), his children from his first marriage (Merle), Linda Canning (Joe), Dianne Shiels (Kevin), Brenda Renwick (Nat), Don Renwick (Michelle) and Jimi Renwick (Amanda). Also survived by 16 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents, Donald and Daisy Renwick and also his brother Don Renwick.
His career began with Renwick Construction, a company started by his father. His company built many homes and industrial buildings in the Cambridge area.
Although Gord was a big baseball fan, his passion was his involvement in ice hockey. This began with him, as President, leading the Galt Hornets to Allan Cup championships in 1969 and 1971. He then became President of the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA) and then on to Vice-President of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF).
Throughout his hockey career he received many prestigious awards. Including being inducted into the Cambridge Sports Hall of Fame three times. He was also honoured along with the inaugural class of the Order of Hockey in Canada in 2012. He was made a life member of Hockey Canada and is also the namesake of the Renwick Cup, awarded annually in the AAA senior ice hockey league.
During his retirement he enjoyed vacations at sea with all of his children and grandchildren. His favourite place was his Muskoka cottage on Lake Rosseau and spending time there with his family and friends.
A special thank you to all his loving caregivers, Reina, Loraine and Brenda, who took excellent care of him during the last few years.
A celebration of Gord’s life will be held at a later date when it is safe to do so.
In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.
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