Gordon Mayes

Gordon Mayes is friends with Micheal Patterson, and is seen hanging out with Lawrence and Brian as well. He first appeared in the strip on October 12, 1981.

Personality
Gordon can be described as a troublemaker in his childhood years. He occasionally encourages Mike to do things they shouldn’t, though he has a good heart. He is rather shy and timid, but around his friends, he’s outgoing and goes to them for advice.

Background
Gordon appeared in the strip in 1981, when Michael and Lawrence started grade two. He was either held back a grade, or placed in school a year later than they were, as he is a year older and should be in grade three at this point.

As a kid, Gordon hangs out with Michael and various other kids in school and in the neighborhood. They often get into mischief together. As they approached their teens, Gordon joined in with the other neighborhood boys, and spied on Lawrence‘s older stepsister, Molly, while she was changing in her room.

In 1992, Elly got a new car, but shortly afterwards, Gordon crashed it while he and Mike were taking it for a short drive, to hear the engine. As a result of this, Elly told his parents what he’d done, which resulted in Gordon being hit by his father. This storyline introduced more of a background on Gordon’s character, and showed that he lived in an abusive household.

A few months after this incident, Gordon went on a reluctant date with childhood family friend, Tracey Wells. The two discovered they actually liked each other a lot more than friends, and began dating.

In 1994, shortly before his and his friends’ high school graduation, Gordon leaves home and moves into an apartment above Daly’s Garage. After a period of time, he buys the garage to start his own business, and he and Tracey become engaged. In late 1995, they marry, and he promises he’ll give her a real honeymoon someday, as they can’t afford it now.

In 1996, Tracey becomes pregnant with their first child. They later have a baby boy named Paul, born in April 1997. Two years later, they have a second child, daughter Rosemary.

Appearances
Gordon appeared in many strips that involved Michael playing outside with friends or in school. As teens, he also appears when he and Michael and their other friends hang out. Once he grows into adulthood and starts a family of his own, his appearances become less frequent.

He did not appear in the first animated special, The Bestest Present, though he appeared in five of the six Lacewood specials, as a teenager.

He also appears throughout most of the 2000s series, as child, teen, and adult.

Relationships
Michael Patterson

Gordon hangs out with Michael the most, and they have a close and solid friendship.

John Patterson

As a teen and adult, Gordon goes to John for advice or an occasional talk. They get along great.

Elly Patterson

Elly regards Gordon as one of her own at times, offering him help and support.

Lawrence Poirier

He is seen hanging out with Lawrence from time to time, as friends.

Brian Enjo

Though they seem to interact the least, he is also a friend.

Tracey Wells

They were family friends as kids, dated as teens, and married shortly after highschool. Their marriage is great and full of support and understanding.

Voice
Daniel Finestone in the Lacewood specials