Dear Aunt Fran and Family Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Swanson family. We will truly miss Uncle Gordon. He was a very kind and gentle person. Sue, Gerd and Gregory
It is with deep sadness and a lifetime of memories that we announce Gordon’s passing at the Kirkland & District Hospital on October 8, 2008. He leaves his loving spouse Frances (née Staples); beloved children Mary Ellen Petrunewich, Norman (Debra) Swanson, Tom (Maggie) Swanson, Mike (Sue) Swanson, Laura (Trevor) Blackburn. Forever missed by his grandchildren April, Mary Ann, Kelly, Patrick, Sara Grace, Erin, Gordon, Benjamin, Lacey, Meta, Chelsea, Frank, Kayla, Karsten, Tayler as well as 5 great grandchildren Katia, Aleisha, Niel, Josh and Micah. Gordon has left us to rejoin his parent Edward and Martha (née Christianson) and son-in-law Mike Petrunewich. Family and friends may gather at Round Lake Cemetery where he will be buried on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society (670 Airport Road, Unit 206, Timmins, ON., P4N 7C3) or to C.J.K.L. Christmas Wish Program (P.O. Box 430, Kirkland Lake, ON., P2N 3J4).Offer Condolence for the family of Gordon Swanson