Gordon “Gord” Tuck, former Pipe Major of Ontario’s renowned St. Thomas Pipe Band and later Macnish Distillery Pipe Band, passed away on July 7, 2026, at the age of 91. A highly respected band leader, musician, and innovator, Tuck guided his band to numerous championship titles across North America and was recognized as a pioneer in the development of plastic pipe chanters. His influence on piping extended far beyond competition through his teaching, instrument-making, compositions, and decades of leadership within the piping community. Read more here.