We are saddened to inform the membership of the passing of Vince Gordon, Electric Department Member, on Thursday, June 23, 2016. There will be a funeral at Turner & Porter- Peel Chapel on Saturday, July 2nd at 1 p.m., visitation will be Friday, July 1, 2016 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Vince Gordon
Electric Department
Member Initiation: June 12, 1984
D.O.B. May 18, 1935
Deceased June 23, 2016

Obituary

Surrounded by loving family, Vincent passed away in his 81st year on June 23rd after battling cancer. Vince is survived by his wife Hazel, his sons Colin and Michael, daughters-in-law Tammy and Bridget, grandchildren Alexandrea, Elijaah, Miles, Liam, Naomee and Gerrad, and his many sisters and brothers Vince was an industrious man, having immigrated from Jamaica to England, and again from England to Canada. He had a lengthy and prosperous career as a lighting technician in the Toronto Film Industry as a member of IATSE local 873 for over 35 years. Vince had the good fortune to work with many talented and well-known actors in both England and Toronto, and was well loved by all.

We are saddened to inform the membership of the passing of Henry Goetze (Props/Set Dec/Greens Member) on April 16, 2005.

We are saddened to inform the membership of the passing of Howie Galbraith (Electric Member) on October 28, 2010.

We are saddened to inform the membership of the passing of Michael Gabourie (Transportation Member) on March 28, 2018.

We are saddened to inform the membership of the passing of Richard Gaal (Transportation Member) on August 3, 2007.

We are saddened to inform the membership of the passing of Lino Frutti, (Craftservice Department Member) on May 29, 2014.

We are saddened to inform the membership of the passing of Martin Freedman (Props/Set Dec/Greens Member) on December 18, 2011.

We are saddened to inform the membership of the passing of William Fraser (Electric Member) on July 19, 2006.

CANDIDE FRANKLYN (1967-2013)

It is with profound sadness that we announce that our union brother and friend, Candide Franklyn, passed away Tuesday, February 12th, 2013.

From humble beginnings in Toronto he began his film career, rising through the ranks as a grip and an expert dolly technician, to become a revered and world-renowned steadicam/cameraman in both Toronto and Los Angeles. Candide owed much to his mentors-Roger Kumble, Steve Burum, Adam Sandler, Dennis Dugan, Norman Jewison, M. Night Shyamalan, Ernest Dickerson, Malcolm Lee, Theo van de Sande, Tak Fujimoto, Peter Howitt to name a few. In a career that spanned over three decades, he was loved and admired by many.

While we will no longer hear the sound of his signature laugh, his joy and passion for filmmaking will live on and echo in our souls every time we see the images he created for the screen. With an open door and an open heart, Candide gave back to those that touched him. The consummate host, his quiet eloquence and his articulate intelligence, always united us around a table to discuss politics, films, quantum physics, or his much beloved Colts. His unique worldview infused his still photography and creative writing. Our gentle giant has left us too soon.

Candide is survived by his loving and devoted wife Leslie Whittaker and his mother Yolanda Franklyn.

A memorial service will be held for Candide in Toronto at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The City Life Project.

Click Here For A Link To ForestLawn Tribute Page for Candide Franklyn

We are saddened to inform the membership of the passing of Gayle Franklin (Costume Member) on October 10, 2014.