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Gordon Belsham (24 Nov 1946 - 10 Jun 2020)
We are sad to announce the death of dearly beloved Gordon Leonard Belsham, but are celebrating and remembering the life of a fantastic and humorous husband, son, brother, father, grandad, teacher and active member of the community of Pinchbeck since 1970.
He passed away peacefully at Pilgrim Hospital on 10th June after a long illness. Gordon leaves behind his children: Melanie, Zoe and Ashley, their spouses and children, his mother Joan and his sister Jenny.
Gordon married Carole Love in 1968 , at the age of 21 and they lived a happy, loving marriage together in Pinchbeck until she passed away in 2002 due to cancer. Since the early 1970’s, Gordon was an active member of the community of Pinchbeck and the
surrounding areas. He ran Gosberton Youth Club in the 1970’s and 80’s and was Chairman of Pinchbeck Social Club for a number of years. Gordon taught at William Hildyard Primary School for 26 years and was sorely missed by all when he retired.
His children and grandchildren greatly miss: his love of music; our adventurous caravanning holidays as children; fun trips abroad in later life; his love of wildlife and the outdoors; and the way he wonderfully enriched our lives at home just as much as he loved educating his children at school.
The funeral will take place on the 7th July at 2pm in Pinchbeck cemetery for immediate family only due to current restrictions. We ask you to light a candle for Gordie at the time of the service in remembrance of him.
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Sending heartfelt sympathy and love to Gordie’s family.
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Goodbye Uncle Gordon. I have fond memories of family trips to the seaside, and barbecues in Pinchbeck. R.I.P.
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So sorry to hear this sad news.
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Sorry to hear that Gordon has died. It at least he is now back in the arms of Carole. I worked with Gordon at William Hildyard for 30 years during which time he taught all 3 of my sons Lee, Barrie and Jamie Roche. Please give my condolences to Lots of love his family.
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Happy memories of my time in his class at WH, Andy.
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A great teacher who made school interesting and enjoyable.
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RIP Gordon. Much love to you Mel & all the family at this sad time. Xxx
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RIP Gordon. We have lovely memories of Primrose Crescent when all our children were young. At rest with Carol now and you can look down on your lovely family
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So sorry to hear this sad news and my thoughts are with his family and friends
Mr Balsham was my teacher at William Hillyard School in Marker Deeping from the mid 70’s and as I loved my sport I spent a lot of time with him!! Such a lovely man and was always encouraging
RIP as heaven gains another kind soul.. 😞😞
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So sorry to hear this sad news...I use to attend Gosberton Youth Club when Gordon use to run it...he was always smiling....I remember when we painted the youth club once!!
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so sorry to hear this, I remember Gordon very well. I used to attend Gosberton Youth Club and sometimes he would give me a lift if I couldn't get there from Surfleet. He was always smiling and always very helpful.
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Sending my condolences to all the family. I stayed with Gordon and Carole, when me and Melanie were at university together. They were such a lovely, welcoming couple and I have such fond memories of my visit with them. Sending lots of love at this time.
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I remember Gordon well from Newland Park College, where we trained as teachers until 1968. A good guy. RIP. Brian O'Brien
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