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GORDON FRANK SEWELL
Born: Nov 28, 1919
Date of Passing: Dec 08, 2016
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGORDON FRANK SEWELL November 28, 1919 - December 8, 2016 The family announces the peaceful passing of Gordon Frank Sewell, loving husband of 73 years (Doreen) and father of (Rhoda). He was predeceased by his father George, mother Rhoda and brothers Reginald and Harold. Left to mourn his passing are nieces and nephews Susan (Jim), Deborah (Keith), Todd (Pam), Jim (Chris), Jane, Rhonda (David), great-niece Emma (Ryan) and great-nephews Robert (Krista), Michael (Holly Ann) and Guy. He was "Uncle Frank" to Sandra (Tom) and to various members of the Walcer, and the MacKinnon families. He was born in Shoal Lake, Manitoba and raised in Souris and Carman. After high school he attended the University of Manitoba (Agriculture) but graduation was interrupted by the Second World War Frank joined the Royal Canadian Airforce and trained as a Navigator / Observer (511 Squadron, 115 Squadron) earning the rank of Acting Squadron Leader. After being shot down in the Mediterranean he became a proud member of The Goldfish Club. After serving overseas he returned to Canada in 1945 bringing with him his wife and daughter and settling in Kenora, Ontario. A job opportunity in 1967 led Frank and Doreen to relocate to Toronto but after 18 months returned to Winnipeg to work as a Maintenance Engineer for the Manitoba Highways Department until his retirement. He was an active member of The Wartime Pilots and Observers Association, 17 Wing Golf Club and the Anglican Church. Cremation has taken place. Interment will be in Kenora, Ontario in the spring. A celebration of Frank's life will also take place in the spring. In lieu of flowers donations to a favourite charity would be appreciated. The family would like to thank the Winnipeg Fire, Paramedic Services, the nurses at Grace Hospital, fifth floor and neighbours and friends for their support. High Flight by John Magee Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth, And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunwards I've climbed and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split clouds - and done a thousand things You have not dreamed of - wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hovering there, I've chased the shouting wind along and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air, Up, up the long delirious burning blue I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace, Where never lark, or even eagle, flew; And, while with silent, lifting mind I've trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand, and touched the face of God. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 17, 2016
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A long time acquaintance and friend I regret that I did not visit in the past few years. I often brought to mind the Sewell's and how they were doing and vowed to visit in the summer. For the past few years that did not happen. I felt close to both Doreen and Frank and did enjoy visiting with them whenever I saw them. I will never forget the steak and kidney pies that Doreen brought me from time to time. We are now in Florida for the winter, and hope to be in Kenora for the service in the spring. We head back there as soon as the ice is out to allow us to get to our residence. This has been a true loss. Wayne Russell and Glenda - Posted by: Wayne Russell and Glenda (Friend) on: Dec 17, 2016
