Gordon Allen Cartwright
January 19, 1939 – November 16, 2014
Gordon passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side. He had a brave 2 ½ year struggle with the effects of cancer.
Gordon leaves his loving wife of 55 years Beverley, daughter Catherine (Ernest Mellstrom), son Graham (Jason Arsenault), granddaughter Charlotte Melstrom (Eric Megannety), aunt Lexi Ralph, and cousins Patricia Freres, Brenda Mathers, Margaret Ward and Jimmy Shearer.
Special thanks to Dr. Beaver, the nursing staff at Lady Minto Hospital, and the entire palliative home care team.
Memorial donations gratefully accepted to the Lady Minto Hospital Foundation, Palliative Care Fund and the Salt Spring Island United Church.
Celebration of life will be at the Salt Spring Island United Church Wednesday, Nov. 26 2014 at 2 p.m.