Gordon W. “Gord/Tufty” Tufts
1927-2021
Gordon W.
“Gord/Tufty” Tufts – Born in Halifax (Dartmouth) on
March 21, 1927, Gordon was the son of the late A. Courtney and Greta
(Thomson) Tufts. Passed away in the Valley Regional Hospital,
Kentville, on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at the age of 94. Survived by
his wife of 67 years, Judy (Swann); sons, David (Audrey), Dartmouth;
Keith (Katrina Ross), Halifax; daughters, Carol Tufts (Wade Pierlot),
Langley, BC; Linda (Dr. Gregory) Raymond, St. Albert, AB;
grandchildren, Christopher (Meghan Strum) and Andrew (Trish) Tufts,
Courtney (Anthony Petrunia), Danna (Sean Jensen), Imogen Tufts, Luke
(Sacha) Raymond and Rachel (Neil Barkman); nine great-grandchildren;
brother-in-law, Peter Swann; sister-in-law, June Massey; and nephew,
Matthew (Sarah) Swann, in England; various cousins in Canada. He was
predeceased by his brother-in-law, John Swann and sister-in-law,
Cynthia Swann.
Gordon
attended Kings Collegiate School, Windsor and University of Kings
College (Dalhousie University) in Halifax. He served for twenty-five
years in the Canadian Forces with various postings in the
R.C.A.F/C.A.F within Canada and three years at 2(F) Wing, Grostenquin,
France, ending in Halifax, retiring as Lt. Col. He then spent a
further seven years with the Federal Government in Department of
Public Works. In 1982, he moved to Wolfville with his wife, retiring
there in 1983.
Some of his
favourite times were when he was fishing, walking in the woods or
hunting with his beloved springer spaniels and cheering on his
favourite sports teams. He joined the N.S. Bird Society and the
Blomidon Naturalists Society, and as a result became an avid birder.
For many years following his retirement, he and Judy enjoyed
travelling to many foreign locations on bird-watching tours, to see
many wonderful birds endemic to each particular
area.
The family
also wishes to thank Annapolis Valley Home Care for the wonderful care
provided to Gordon. As well, a thank you to the Valley Regional
Hospital doctors, nurses and various staff members whom kept Gordon
comfortable during his final
days.
Cremation
has taken place. There will be no visitation or funeral service, by
his request. Donations in memory may be made to NS Nature Trust or the
Alzheimer Society of Canada. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted
to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services,
Kentville.
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Death notice for the town of: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia