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Capt. Emery (Dutchie) Francis Swinamer

October 26, 2012

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Emery died peacefully with family by his side October 26th, 2012.

Born in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, April 4, 1024, Emery was predeceased by his wife Irene in 2005. He is survived by his children; Val (Don) Harnden and Chris Swinamer; his grandchildren Aaron Harnden, Matthew (Janine) Harnden, Dale (Audrey) Swinamer, Darlene (Jackson) DeJong, Jessica (Cole) Fouillard; his sister Betty Eisenhauer; nephews Doug Wentzel and Brian Swinamer of Mahone Bay, N.S., 7 great-grandchildren, and many family and friends.

Emery joined the RCAF July 15, 1946 where he met his wife Irene and later settled to raise their family in Comox Valley, BC.

A Celebration of Emery’s Life will be held at the Comox Legion, 1825 Comox Avenue, Comox B.C. on November 9th, at 2:30 pm.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Glacier View Lodge or your local Legion.



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