Alton Homer Gano
September 24th, 2018
With sadness the family of Alton Gano announce his passing at the age of 93 on Monday, September 24, 2018, at the Sundre Seniors Supportive Living Facility.
Alton will be greatly missed by his son, Larry (Joy) and daughter, Lynne (Norm); younger brother, Lloyd (Minnie); four wonderful grandchildren, Janine Cardiff (Chris), Tyson Gano (Elise), Jessica Gano (Lonnie), Troy Gano (Jessica); and ten great-grandchildren, Declan and Callie Cardiff; Tristan, Merit and Ivy Gano; Ruby and William Braybrook; Jasper, Huxley and Tred Gano. Alton was predeceased by his beloved wife, Lorna; his older brother, Bernard; and by a close companion in later years, Helen Liddel.
Alton was born in Sampsonton (now Madden) on March 1, 1925 to parents Burr and Ivy Gano. The family lived and worked on a number of farms in the Madden and Bottrel area and Alton learned to drive a team to work in the fields at an early age. Alton remained in the community and married his beloved Lorna and together they constructed their home and started to build the family farm. Community was very important, and Alton helped in the construction of the Cremona Congregational Church, he was a member of the Modern Woodmen of Alberta, the Cremona Lions Club, the Gold and Silver Club, and the Alberta Cattle Commission. He enjoyed curling in the winter and following grandchildren to their various activities. He was selfless in his dedication to family and so generous with his time whenever a neighbor needed help. His passion however was farming. He loved the land and his cattle, and his memory will live forever on the family farm. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff and volunteers at the Rocky View Lodge in Crossfield and the Sundre Seniors Facility for their wonderful care and compassion during Alton’s stay.
A Life Celebration will be held at Cremona Community Hall, 302 Centre St, Cremona, Alberta, on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
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Our deepest condolences to all the family. His voice, his laugh, and his energetic younger walk are memories to cherish. Another chapter of our family history to be written and remembered.
We were saddened to learn of Alton's death. He had a special place in our hearts and always will. He was a kind and loving man who treasured his wife and family. He served his community well. We are grateful for the warm hospitality from the Gano family that has been shown to the extended Scurr family over the years and also over the generations. Alton and Lorna were always warm and generous hosts. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts are with you all. With love across the miles, Colin and Elaine Scurr, on behalf of extended Scurr family.
Prayers for you Larry and all the family
Alton, It was a honor knowing you, and your great stories, your laugh, and I will always remember dancing with you In the dining room In Crossfield Lodge. May you rest In peace
My condolences to Alton's family on his passing. My husband Earl Gano was very proud of his middle name, Alton, given to him in honour of his 2nd cousin. A life well lived!
My deepest condolences to the family. Sending love & hugs to everyone. I adored Alton and outside of knowing him through the family, community and hockey, had the opportunity to work with him and get to know him and Lorna much more than I normally would have, while fundraising with them for the Community Chest. I will be out of the country on Wednesday so will not be able to attend the service. Please know I will be thinking of you all <3
Our condolences to you, Lynn and Larry on the passing of your dad. He was a wonderful man and enjoyed visiting with him at our family reunions.