Cape Breton Post

STEWART, Gordon “Turk”

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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our precious husband, father and friend, Gordon “Turk” Stewart (82). Turk passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016 at the Glace Bay Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Turk was born in 1934 in Reserve Mines to the late Donald and Bridget (Finnell) Stewart where he developed his strong love of hockey, which he maintained his entire life. He played Junior, Senior, Intermedia­te and Colliery League ending with the Glace Bay Old Timers, where he made many lifelong friends. A highlight of his hockey career was managing the Glace Bay Jr. Miners with coach and friend, Leo Amadio, to win the 1966-67 Cape Breton Jr. Championsh­ip. He was a dedicated fan of the Cape Breton Oilers and the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles.

Turk is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Shirley (Morris); son, Kevin, Calgary; daughter, Michele (Duffy Wiseman), Glace Bay; brother, Allan, Agincourt, Ontario; sisters, Aurdy Weatherbee and Marjorie Walker, both of Glace Bay. Besides his parents, he was predecease­d by brother, Donald; sister, Josephine and mother and father-in-law, Frank and Minnie Morris.

His career in Industrial Relations began in the 1950’s with the Dominion Coal Company and continued until retirement from The Cape Breton Developmen­t Corporatio­n in 1994 with the exception of 7 years spent with Atomic Energy of Canada (Glace Bay Heavy Water Plant) from 1973-79.

Close to his heart was their place ‘Out on the Mira’ where he and Shirley spent many happy summers.

Visitation will be from 6-9 Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at Patten Funeral Home. Funeral Service to take place on Thursday, September 27, 2016 at 1 p.m. in Knox United Church.

Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Knox United Church.

Online condolence­s can be made to the family by visiting www.PattenFune­ral.com.

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