Hi,
Re, Karin's post. "Each "In Memorium" notice placed by Charles from 1904 to 1912 includes Willie. No notices in 1913 or 14 (well, none that I could find!) but in 1915 a notice placed includes Willie and daughter in law Margie Gordon
http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/15629185?searchTerm=...
.... Now to look for a marriage for him. Karin"
I followed through, with this marriage in April 1915:
7354/1915 GORDON WILLIAM J CECIL MAY WAVERLEY
SMH 3 August 1943, has the death of May CECIL / GORDON’s mother, Ada Louise CECIL, of Arcady, Samuel Street, Ryde. This was the address of the GORDON family.
SMH 1 June 1926, has the death of May CECIL / GORDON’s father, Cyril Harry CECIL, at Moorong, Ryde.
SMH 30 Aug 1974:
DEATHS
GORDON, May. – August 29, 1974, at hospital, late of Ryde, beloved wife of William, loved mother of 2 named females, and 3 named males, dear grandmother of their children. Aged 70 years. Resting peacefully. Field of Mars Lawn Cemetery.
986/1976 GORDON WILLIAM JOHN WILLIAM EMMA
SMH 6 Jan 1976:
DEATHS
GORDON, William John. – January 3, 1976, at nursing home, beloved husband of May (deceased), loved father of 2 named females, 2 named males, Bruce (deceased), and loved grandfather of their children. Northern Suburbs Crematorium.
Mary