SWINTON, Edward Brown - Edward was born March 3, 1927 in Orillia, Ontario.
He died peacefully in his 92nd year on Tuesday April 17, 2018.
Beloved husband of Eldred Frances Cook for over 67 years.
Father of Sheila (Mark), Louise (Ricardo) and Peter (Doris).
Grandfather of Amelia, Tessah (Brett), Yarra, Austin (Lacey), Melissa (Matthew), Darlene (Michael) and the late Traviss.
Great-grandfather of Arianna, Evelyn, Isla, and Logan. Edward was a banker with Dominion/Toronto Dominion for 42 years.
His career took him from Toronto, ON to Winnipeg, MB and Vancouver, BC. Edward was a freemason for 73 years; a WWII Veteran; and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for over 30 years. He provided leadership in Scouts Canada, Clan Ross Association of Canada, was a Shrine Clown and member of the United Church of Canada.
The Ontario Provincial Government awarded Edward a certificate for all of his volunteer activities. Edward and Eldred travelled the world. They Scottish Country danced in the Military Tattoos at the Canadian National Exhibition Grand Stand Shows in 1976 and 1977 and at the SkyDome in honour of Toronto's 200th birthday.
A Memorial Service for Edward's Life is to be held at Cooksville United Church, 2500 Mimosa Row, Mississauga on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 11 a.m. Interment at a later date in Mount Albert, ON.
For those who wish, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
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