Sept. 13, 2008: Gordon MacDermid at a demonstration in support of war resisters in Winnipeg’s Vimy Ridge Park. Photo: Paul Graham
With the passing of Rev. Dr. Gordon MacDermid on Tuesday, March 3, the peace movement has lost a stalwart, Peace Alliance Winnipeg has lost one of its founders, and we have lost a good friend.
Gordon served as Dean of Theology at the University of Winnipeg, retiring in 2005. He joined the No War Coalition in that year and played a key role in the review of the NWC that led to its rebirth as Peace Alliance Winnipeg.
Gordon was elected to the first executive of the new Peace Alliance Winnipeg in 2006 and was re-elected in 2007.
Gordon was deeply concerned about the growing militarization of Canadian life and he repeatedly stressed the need for PAW to build a movement which encompasses the elements of opposition to war, militarism and the erosion of civil liberties and human rights.
He was eloquent, wise and kind. We miss him.
Gordon is to be buried in Sydney, Nova Scotia on Tuesday, March 10. For Winnipeggers, there will a memorial service the same day at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Road United Church, 613 St. Mary’s Rd.
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