Gavin Trevor Swan, 23, who spent most of his life in his beloved Mill Bay, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2016 from a brain tumour. He was surrounded by family and friends. Gavin loved all aspects of life, including writing and playing music, reading history and philosophy and debating anything with anyone. Gavin was blessed with a wonderfully diverse group of friends, many of whom he had known his entire life.
Gavin’s friends and family gave him tremendous support and comfort as he bravely dealt with his illness. For that we are forever grateful. We will treasure every day that Gavin was able to spend with us. He was a true blessing and he will be in our hearts forever.
Please join us for a celebration of Gavin’s life at noon on Sunday November 13th in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Shawnigan Lake Museum where Gavin spent a wonderful summer.
Susan, Trevor, Derek and Evan
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Sheila Scoular
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Rich Ready It is with sadness that I learn of Gavin’s passing. I have such good memories of him in both my Grade Five and Six classes at Cobble Hill. I especially remember his sense of humour and creativity. May time heal and know that my thoughts are with you all.
Rich Ready
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Dave Jackson Trevor, Susan and family
Theresa and I are so sad to hear this news. Our deepest condolences to you. Thinking of you often and wishing for you to find strength and peace.
Dave Jackson and Theresa Luke
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Ian Miller and Colleen McKendry Trev, Susan, Evan and Derek……Colleen and I were devastated today to learn of Gavin’s passing. Our deepest sympathies and condolences to you and the rest of Gavin’s family and friends. RIP Gavin.
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peter bradford Trevor, I just heard about your son Gavin. So sorry to hear that tragic news. I can’t imagine your family’s pain and sorrow. Thinking of you.
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Donna Beddis Susan, My heart hurts for you and your family right now. Thinking of you always
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Kim Shields, Graham , Katey and Adam Baigent Trevor, Susan, Evan and Derrick,
We are so sorry to learn of Gavin’s passing.
We remember him as such a funny , active boy.
Our thoughts and sympathies are with all of you.
Kim Shields, Graham, Katey and Adam Baigent.
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Steven Gergel Gavin was a wonderful young man. My deepest condolences to the Swan family on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
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Robin Brown Lyn and I send our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Robin and Lyn Brown
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Brian, Ramona Kale and Ngaire Howe Trevor, Susan, Derek and Evan,
Our deepest sympathy at this time of sorrow. Our thoughts are with you.
Brian , Ramona, Kale and Ngaire Howe
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Ross-Smith family Words are feeble tools with which to express to others the feelings that accompany the loss of someone we deeply loved. But words are all we have. The Ross-Smith family, Tim, Jasmine and Graham are profoundly saddened by Gavin’s untimely death; Timothy especially so, as Gavin was like a brother to him, and brotherly love runs deep. Depth of grief is proportional to the intensity of relationship, and so it is to you Trevor, Susan, Derek and Evan that we extend our condolences as you deal with your loss and feelings that we cannot really fathom. We know that you loved Gavin with every cell and fibre within you and that you did all that was humanly possible to achieve a happier outcome.
With love and respect,
Timothy, Jasmine and Graham Ross-Smith
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Doug Kelly Derek, Evan, Susan and Trevor.
I am so sorry for your loss.
This must be so hard for you.
You are in my heart and mind.
My deepest sympathies go out to each of you.Doug Kelly
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Harry & Kathi Barrett Trevor, Susan and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow along with our wishes that the memories of your son, Gavin, bring you peace, strength and comfort.Harry and Kathi Barrett
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Nora Keyser Trevor, Susan and family
My deepest and sincere condolences for your loss.
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Chris Gardner Trevor, Susan, Rosa and all the Swan and Dirom families. I am deeply saddened by your loss. My deepest sympathy and condolences. Thinking of all of you at this sad time. Much love and hugs to all Chris Gardner
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Stephanie Moen Trevor, Susan, Derek and Evan
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Stephanie Moen (nee Dirom), Gary, Peter & Brian
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Ingrid Playfair-Owsiacki Trevor, Susan, Derek, Evan, Rosa, and the other members of the Swan and Dirom families, our hearts and thoughts are with you as you grieve the loss of Gavin.
The Playfair family
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Alex Scheiber Susan, Trevor, Derek and Evan,
We’ve never met but our son, Hayden, introduced us many years ago to Gavin. When Hayden called us with this terrible news last weekend we wept. Whenever Gavin visited us Rhonda and I always smiled because we knew it would be entertaining. I’m so proud that Hayden befriended someone as bright, mature and talented as Gavin. He enriched Hayden’s life and we feel we knew someone special. Before Hayden and Chris left for McGill they tried to visit Gavin but it just wasn’t the right time. I just wish we had all been able to say goodbye. It’s so important that your family was around him. They say the worst thing a person can experience is the death of a child. Our thoughts are with you. We miss Gavin terribly and I can only imagine what you are going through. Our thoughts are with you. Alex and Rhonda
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Jim Langridge Trevor, Susan and family
There is no greater loss than that of a child or sibling. Please accept our condolences.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this time of sorrow.
Jim and Leslie Langridge
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Jim Gowriluk Deepest condolences to the Swan Family on the loss of Gavin. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
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douglas swan i did not have the good fortune to know gavin geography and employment made it too difficult
i followed the progress through life of all the swans and was saddenend by your loss of gavin
i truely believe that he is now in a better place where illness cannot harm him anymore
this leaves us all with pleasant memories of times together
long distance hugs to all of you doug
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Brian McNaughton Trevor & family,
So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brian McNaughton
…personally and on behalf of BC’s woodlotters
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ian and paul Are hearts are filled with the pain of your loss. During these difficult days know that you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. With sympathy Ian and Paul
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Randy Hart Trevor, Susan, Derek and Evan,
We are greatly saddened by the loss of your son and brother, Gavin. We pray for strength for each of you in your time of sorrow.
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Randy & Norma Hart
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Lori Dear Trevor and Susan and family.
It is heartbreaking to lose such a bright light. He was a kind and talented young man and we are grateful that we, at the museum, were able to be a part of his life. Our sincerest condolences.
Lori and Grant Treloar
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Gavin E Dirom Trevor, Susan, Rosa and all those that knew and loved Gavin, my deepest condolences. So very sad to lose someone so young and vibrant. Thinking of all members of the Swan and Dirom families with both sorrow and love. Gavin
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Rebecca Lumley Trevor and family, my sincere condolences. Thinking of you.
Rebecca Lumley
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The Gundersons Susan,Trevor,Derek,Evan,
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss. Someone so special can never be forgotten. Rest easy Gavin.
Tyler & Jessica ‘The Gunderson’s’
Swan Family,
I am so very sorry to learn of dear Gavin’s passing. One can only imagine your grief as your son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, friend is called home. My heart goes out to each of you.