Gordon Benjamin Cool passed away October 22nd at age 83, after a short illness. Survived by wife Margaret, son Stephen (Maggie) and grandchildren Matthew and Jamie. Born in Calgary to Ben and May Cool. He loved his family, friends, church, and music. Gordon worked for MSA for 20 years as a computer programmer, but as a young man trained as a violinist in Calgary, Baltimore, and Hartford. He played with the Hartford Symphony, the Vancouver Chamber Players, and the Prince George Symphony. Before retiring, he spent 15 years teaching violin at Douglas College. Gordon and Marg loved traveling, and had many wonderful trips in retirement.

Memorial service to be held at Holy Trinity Cathedral, 514 Carnarvon St. New Westminster (near Columbia St Skytrain Stn), at 11am on Thursday Nov 2nd. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice.