Gordon (Bud) Hannam, 87

It is with great sadness that the family of Gordon Terrence (Bud) Hannam announce his passing, on Thursday, November 15, 2012. Gordon passed away peacefully at his home in Rainy River, at the age of 87 years.
‘Bud’ was born in Rainy River, Ontario on January 22, 1925, where he lived his entire life. This is also where he met the love of his life Laurene ‘Buddie’ Hannam, whom he married on November 3, 1951. Dad lived a full and happy life, raising his two sons Kim and Chris with ‘Buddie’, and keeping busy volunteering within the community, being a Cub and Scout leader, golfing and spending time at the lake. Dad had a long satisfying career working for the railroad for 18 years, and then Canada Customs where he proudly served for 25 years.
Bud leaves to mourn his loved ones, ‘Buddie’, his wife of 61 years, his Children Kim and Maxine of Winnipeg, Chris and Melissa of Calgary, and grandchildren Matthew, Elliott, Jordan and Mikaela. Dad was predeceased by his parents Edwin and Mona Hannam, and sister Joyce Keenan.
Church service for Bud was held at Knox United Church, in Rainy River Ontario, on Monday November 19, 2012, at 11:00 am. Rev. Barbara Miller Officiating. Interment will take place at a later date.
If desired in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Rainy River Hospital Locum House, c/o Northridge Funeral Home, Box 89, Emo, Ontario, P0W 1E0.
Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com