J. G. COSTELLO (GORDON)

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J. G. COSTELLO (GORDON) Peacefully on Friday, August 27, 2004, Gordon Costello passed away at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital in Kenora, ON. He was in his 84th year. Gordon was born to Marie and Val Costello on September 11, 1919 in Winnipeg, MB. The family later moved to Stonewall, MB, where Gord attended school and graduated from Stonewall High School. Gordon enlisted in the Air Force and served overseas as a Flying Officer with R.C.A.F. and R.A.F. in squadrons 406 and 410. Gordon moved to Kenora in 1946 and started Vets Cleaners. In January of 1947 he married Margaret Kirk and together they built their business later amalgamating with Perths Winnipeg to form Perths Kenora. He retired in 1979. Gordon was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, and the Kenora Golf and Country Club for many years. His retirement years were taken up travelling with his wife, golfing, and in the writing of his families history. He was predeceased by his wife Margaret; his parents; his brothers, George and Edward; and his sisters, Margaret Rose and Mildred. Gordon is survived by his son Ross and a daughter June Moorey (David). He leaves three granddaughters, Tammy Pessah (Brian), Ginger, Norine (Rheal Gosselin) and four great-grandchildren, Andrew, Michelle, Shanna and Laurel. He was also survived by his sisters, Joyce Rose and Ethel Hawkins; and cousin Bob Costello. Many nieces and nephews mourn his passing. Cremation has taken place. A graveside memorial service will be held in the Veterans section of the Stonewall Cemetery at a date yet to be determined. Donations in his name may be made to the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation, 21 Sylvan Street West, Kenora, ON P9N 3W7. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of "2 east" for all of their care and consideration. Kenora Community Funeral Home in charge of funeral arrangements. On Line Condolences may be made at kcfh@voyageur.ca, Subject: J.G. Costello Kenora Community Funeral Home 547-6000

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 01, 2004