Whitney Pier
Gord Farr, age 69, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026, at home in Sydney.
Born in Sydney on October 14, 1956, Gord was the son of the late Arthur and Aletha (Dwyer) Farr.
Gord spent his life in Sydney, where he built a home centered on kindness, patience, and family. In his earlier years, he worked at the Delta before making a life-changing decision to dedicate himself to caring for others. Alongside his beloved wife, Julia, Gord became a foster father for 25 years, opening their home and hearts to many children. This role was not just something he did—it was who he was. His compassion, steadiness, and quiet guidance left a lasting impact on every life he touched.
Gord was a devoted father to Tracey Farr (partner, Ryan), Jim Farr (partner, Amanda Farrell), Robert Farr (partner, Courtney), Angie Gill (partner, Andrew), and Sidney Gould (wife, Rose). He was a proud grandfather to Hilary, Chloe, Kody, Jacob, Lucas, Reb, Brauch, Martin, Maverick, Taylor, Madelyn, Christian, as well as many foster children who became part of his extended family. Gord is also survived by his sisters, Heather and Marie (partner, Marina).
Besides his parents, Gord was predeceased by his grandson, Nicholas Gordon Farr; brothers, John (Joanne), Tom (Cecilia), Roland (Sandra), and George (Jess); sisters, Mae (Gord), Sandra (Steve), Christine (Kenny), Betty (Gerry), Shirley (Wayne), and his beloved pets, Oscar and Autumn Lee.
In his younger days, Gord enjoyed fishing and hunting. He shared a lifelong bond with his best friend, Wayne Moore, and the two were inseparable on countless fishing trips. As the years went on, he found great joy in collecting—coins, Avon cologne bottles, hockey cards, and small decorative ornaments—each item carefully chosen and meaningful to him. He was a quiet man, but his actions spoke loudly. One of the things everyone loved about him was his quick-witted humor and friendly sarcasm, which could light up any room. Gord showed his love not through words alone, but through presence, care, and an unshakable devotion to his family.
His wife, Julia, was his world. God truly made them for each other, and their love was the foundation of a home filled with warmth, patience, and generosity. Gord’s gentle nature, playful spirit, and deep devotion to his family, grandchildren, and foster children will be remembered always. He will be deeply missed and forever loved by all who knew him.
Visitation for the late Gord Farr will be held at the Pier Community Funeral Home, Whitney Pier, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street) from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2026. A celebration of Gord’s life will be held in the funeral home in the All Faith Chapel at 1 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026.
For those unable to attend, Live Streaming will be available on our website.
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Donations in memory of Gord may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
So sorry for your l9ss Julia and Family. Although I didn’t know him personally, from reading about him in the obituary he must’ve been a very kind and loving person and to raise and nurture foster children is quite a legacy. May God surround you all with the “peace that passes all understanding ” as you journey through this time of loss. What a wonderful hope we have as Christians that we have eternal life with Christ!
Judy,my sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your love one .may he RIP 🙏
What can I say ‼️ Gord and his wife Julia live one house away from me, always a wave or good morning 👋🏼 I have only heard his voice raised once telling the screaming Kidoes to calm down ( actually it was said in what I call a normal voice ). He loved the all the kids and the animals , Autumn Lee who was his buddy that was killed by a car last year broke his heart you could this big man’s shoulders rising up and down looking at her 💔 A gentle man with love for both people and animals Gord I am going to miss your waves Hello 💔 Julia my heart is breaking for you and your family I am only a door away if you need anything ‼️‼️ ❌⭕️❌⭕️🙏❌⭕️❌⭕️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
My condolence to Judy and all the family. RIP Gord. 🙏🙏🙏
My condolence to Judy /family..RIP Gord fly high with the angels 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Julia,Tracey,Jimmy, and all the other family members. I send my heartfelt deep condolences to you all, please know you are all in my prayers and in my heart as you go through this.
Condolences to the family sorry for your loss
I always saw Gord as a strong and quiet person with dry humour. I remember my father and him trying to outdo each other with the BIG catch (fish). There was a picture of my father with a fair sized fish that he caught and he was sticking his tongue out so as to say to Gord, “Haha beat this one!”
Shortly afterwards there was a photo of Gord, with his famous half grin, holding a fish twice the size of my father’s.
That was Gord! His silence spoke volumes.
Bless your soul Gord. You were one of a kind.
Julia, you were blessed with a great guy! May you feel God’s presence and peace during this sorrowful time. Hugs to you and your family.
I will miss you so much my Uncle Gord. Love… Dawn Tracey
Condolences to Marie ,Heather and the rest of the family on Gords passing. May your happy memories bring you comfort in the sad days ahead.
My deepest condolences to Julia and family on your loss of Gord, my thoughts are with you all at this very difficult time.
Judy & family so sorry for your loss, Gordy and I are thinking about you. May Gord a RIP
Gord had a great sense of humor. I enjoyed our short time visiting with Tracey.
My sincerest sympathy Julia and family …he certainly was surrounded by love God will comfort you each and every day
My sincere condolences to Judy and family. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. RIP Gord
My condolences to the family. I had the pleasure of growing up in the same neighbourhood as the Farr’s. A wonderful family.
My deepest condolences to Julia and family . I met Gord down at Jim’s camp and he was such a nice man . Thinking oh you all at this difficult time .
Janet Farrell ( Amanda’s Mom )
Thoughts and prayers to Judy and all the family.❤️
Julia, family, and friends…my deepest sympathies to you and may God bless you.
Uncle Gord you well be missed dearly by all who knew you.
May you rest in peice
My deepest sympathy to Julia and the Farr family on the passing of Gord. R.I.P.
So very very sorry for your great loss my deepest condolences to all the family 💔 😢 📉
Dear Julia,
So very sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. My deepest condolences to you and your family. May Gord rest in the peace of Christ.
God Bless, Julia Townsend
Sorry for your family’s Juila,thinking of you all at this difficult time RIP Gord🙏
Marie and Gord’s family, so very sorry to read the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry for your loss. ,, Our. Deepest condolences to you Julia and your family,,,,,God Bless
Heather and Marie, so very sorry to hear about your brother’s passing
Julia & Family,
So sorry to hear of Gord’s passing. He had a gentile spirit & was a quiet man who was very kind to every body. He is no longer suffering in pain. May the God we serve give you & your family the Strength, ,Peace, & Comfort in the days ahead to grieve over this sorrow you are going through today. God Bless !
Dear Julia, deepest condolences; we are so very sorry for your loss. Sending our love & prayers to you and all the family.
-Joan & Gary Jones