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.
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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
Deepest condolences to the Swan Family on the loss of Gavin. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
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
Trevor & family,
So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brian McNaughton
…personally and on behalf of BC’s woodlotters
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
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
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
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
Trevor and family, my sincere condolences. Thinking of you.
Rebecca Lumley
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’