The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, June 27, 2016 Gordon Frederick Brenton(November 5, 1930 - June 25, 2016) It is with heavy hearts that we want to announce the passing of our wonderful father, husband, grand and great grandfather, uncle and friend. Gordon F. Brenton 85 years of age , born in Loon Bay, Hickmans Harbour NFLD Nov.5th 1930. He died at home in the loving care of his family. Gordon is survived by his beautiful wife of 65 years Marjorie Ellen (Marriott), five children Valerie husband John Hennigar, Gordon C. wife Mary Lou Brenton(Nunn), daughter Trudy Legere husband Jim Matheson, son Donald Wife Cindy Brenton and daughter Michelle Brenton. He has 15 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. His is survived by two lovely sisters Alice Walters in Victoria BC and Beatrice Hamilyn in Halifax NS. He is predeceased by his parents Charles and Maude (Eastman), daughter Edith NFLD, Anne BC, Clarice NFLD, brothers Wilfred NFLD, Melvin NFLD. Gordon was a loving father, and a lover of hunting and fishing all his life. He was a Power Engineer and had a varied career starting at a young age on sailing vessels, tankers and after becoming a Chief Engineer he worked for Nova Scotia Light and Power, Texaco, Mount Saint Vincent, Gulf Oil and Hantsport Pulp and Paper till retirement. He was a long-time member of Poyntz Lodge No. 44, A.F. & A.M. in Hantsport, serving as worshipful master of the lodge in 1996. He was a jack of all trades and a great putterer. His buddy for many years Cel Dicks joined him with his sons hunting and fishing and spent many hours at his camp near Alton NS. He will be in our hearts forever. Funeral arrangement are set for Thursday June 30th, 2016, 2 pm at the Avon United Church in Hantsport, Nova Scotia, Reverend Beth W. Johnson officiating. Donation to Canadian Cancer Society.