Gordon A. Fenwick

Gordon Alexander Fenwick, 51, of the Plantsville section of Southington, Connecticut, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at The Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain, surrounded by the love of family and friends. Gordon faced significant health challenges over the past six years with extraordinary strength, courage, and determination. Throughout those years, he worked tirelessly to regain his health, never giving up hope.

He was the devoted husband of Meredith (Ladner) Fenwick and the proud and loving father of Alexander and Maxwell Fenwick, who were his greatest joy. Born in Houston, Texas, on June 6, 1975, Gordon was the son of Raymond and Kathryn (Kydd) Fenwick. He spent his early years in Halifax, Nova Scotia, before moving with his family to Sugar Land, Texas. He later earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts. Gordon dedicated 29 years of his professional career to ESPN, where he worked as a Media Systems Engineer. He cherished his work and the friendships he formed over the years.

A devoted father, Gordon’s favorite pastime was attending his sons’ activities. He loved spending time with family and friends and enjoyed summers boating, sailing, and fishing at the family cottage on Crane Lake near Parry Sound, Ontario. He also recently took up whittling in his spare time. Gordon will be remembered for his quiet strength, remarkable patience, and the genuine kindness he extended to everyone he met.

In addition to his wife, Meredith, and sons, Alex and Max, Gordon is survived by his parents, Ray and Kathy Fenwick of Laguna Niguel, California; his sister, Erica (Fenwick) Slater, and her husband, Brad, of Katy, Texas; his nephews, Brandon Slater and his wife, Ashley; his nephew, Carson Slater; and his niece, Emma Cantu.

He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Patricia (Gumski) Ladner of Meriden, Connecticut; his sister-in-law, Megan (Ladner) Cantu, and her husband, Marcus, of Austin, Texas; and his two beloved pups, Maggie and Charlie.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Gordon's memory to Gaylord Rehabilitation Center online at https://giving.gaylord.org. Gaylord played a meaningful role in his recovery, and Gordon greatly valued the care and encouragement he received from his therapist, Kate Donohue. Through the years, their relationship grew into a lasting friendship.

As Gordon's family prepares a memorial tribute celebrating his life, family and friends are invited to share photos and memories using the following link: https://www.tributeslides.com/up/41093024506553

A Celebration of Gordon's Life will be held at 6:30 p.m. on November 21, 2026 at Hawk’s Landing Country Club, 201 Pattonwood Dr., Southington. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.