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Charlotte Ruby Gordon

Passed 04/05/2025

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Obituary For Charlotte Ruby Gordon

With deep sadness, we announce that Charlotte (Power) Gordon, at age 78, died peacefully, with her daughter Kimberley and her best friend Lorna by her side.

Charlotte is survived by her daughter Kim Gordon, and brother Wade Power. She was predeceased by her husband Bernard Gordon, daughter Karen Gordon, brother Scott Power, mother Evelyn (Wells) (Power) Cooper, father Ross Power, and loving uncle Earl Power.

Born in East Ship Harbour, she married Bernard in 1964, then settled in Dartmouth to joyfully welcome Karen and Kimberley to their family. Life was busy, building a new house, raising their family, enjoying friends and activities.

As a young woman, Charlotte worked at Nova Scotia Power Commission but then stayed home to raise Karen and Kimberley until they went to school. People person that she was, she then went on to work at a variety of restaurants. She especially enjoyed the comradery of coworkers during these years.

The tragic loss of Karen at the age of 27, having been killed by a drunk driver, cast a long shadow across Charlotte's life. With Bernard at her side, she and Geri Dedrick started the Halifax Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). She also successfully fought to be able to read her victim impact statement in court, which was a significant achievement at that time.

Charlotte and Bernard then focused on building a beautiful home in East Ship Harbour, where Charlotte enjoyed gardening, bowling, dancing, darts, and spending time with family and friends. Music and the sea were also Charlotte's passions, and her green thumb was particularly admired. She will be remembered for her love of family, children, animals and nature, but especially as a loving mother to Karen and Kimberley.

The family would like to thank those who helped to provide support and care to Charlotte, especially to Lorna Khan, Connie and Rick Edwards, Megan and Nick Rutledge, and Christine Murphy. Thanks also to the wonderful Northwood Homecare team, the compassionate staff at Twin Oaks, and the doctors and nurses at the Infirmary, who treated her with care and kindness.

Donations can be made to Bide Awhile or the Dartmouth SPCA. Interment and graveside ceremony to take place at Saint Peter's cemetery on Lintlops Road, Saturday April 12, 2025 at 2 pm. All are welcome. A reception will follow at Charlotte and Bernard's house

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  • 04/12/2025

    Marlene Lecky

    Kim, I was so very heart broken to hear of Charlotte's passing. I was introduced to Charlotte many years ago by Connie Edwards and fell in love with her right away. Over the years she would come for a visit, with Connie and I had also visited her at her home. She was a very giving, loving, funny, down to earth, intelligent Woman. I can't tell you how very sorry I am for your loss. May God bless you. ...... Marlene Lecky.

  • 04/11/2025

    D Slaunwhite

    Charlotte was a very special person. I bowled with her for many years,always was fun and I was very fond of her. In my time of deep sorrow she was a good friend and a soft shoulder to cry on. She will be greatly missed by all that new her and loved her. May she rest in peace. Debbie Slaunwhite

  • 04/10/2025

    Rosemary Staple

    I always enjoyed bowling with Charlotte. She was a special lady.

  • 04/10/2025

    Joanne Webb

    Kim, I have very fond memories of your mum. I don't know if you knew I was flower girl at your parents wedding. I am so sorry for your loss. Charlotte was a beautiful person.

  • 04/09/2025

    Gerald Monk

  • 04/08/2025

    Sharon Hatt

    I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. My deepest condolences to you Kim.

  • 04/08/2025

    Heather Landry

    I'm so sorry for your loss Kim. I'll hold you in my thoughts. Heather

  • 04/08/2025

    Bridget Hodder

    Our condolences to Kim. RIP Charlotte Bill & Bridget

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