Gordon BISSELL

The family of Ewart Gordon (Gord) Bissell are saddened to announce that he has passed away just three months after celebrating his 100^th birthday. We were so lucky to be able to gather to celebrate his milestone birthday in April.

Gord was born in Leamington Spa, England in 1924. He joined the Royal Air Force in 1942 and flew in Ferry Command throughout the war. While training in Canada during the war, Gord met Irene Saynor in North Bay and they married in 1945. After the war, Gord and Irene spent time in England before returning to Canada where Gord joined the RCAF. After a distinguished career, with postings in both Europe and Canada, Gord retired with the rank of Major and the position of Commanding Officer of the Search and Rescue Coordination Centre in Esquimalt/Victoria. After retirement from the military, Gord enjoyed working at Butler Bros. (a home improvement store). He played golf regularly as a long-time member at Uplands Golf Course. He cherished living on Prospect Lake with Irene and actively serving as a board member on the local community association.

Gord was a man of integrity and honour. Everyone who met him described him as the quintessential English gentleman. He was smart, kind and loving. His children, grandchildren and great grandchildren all benefited from having this amazing man as a role model.

Gord was predeceased by his wife Irene in 2011 and his grandson Matthew in 2021, both of whom he loved dearly. He leaves to mourn his passing his two sons; Chris (Madeline), Mike (Irene), his four grandchildren; David (Karen) Bissell, Amey (Martin) McComb, Kim (Josh) Brownlee and Scott (Nicole) Bissell as well as his eight great grandchildren; Jackson, Griffin, Samantha, Emilyn, Cohen, Calysta, Kendyl, and Natalia.

As per Gord’s request there will be no formal funeral. The family will gather privately for a memorial to a life well lived. RIP Dad. We will always remember you.