Agnes Irene Swanson

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Agnes Irene Swanson at Ironwood Gardens in Pinawa on January 30, 2025.

She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her husband Lorne, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends.

Agnes is survived by her husband of (Milton) Lorne, sons; James (Kerri), Gary (Cheryl), Tim (Janice), and daughter; Lisa Gaffney, grandchildren; Christopher, Samuel, Robert, Kevin, Matthew, Tracy Gamley (Ryan), Alison McDonald (Steve), Daniel Gaffney, Emily Gaffney, Lauren Gaffney, Taylor Cox, Brandon Cox and Erin Cox and great grandchildren; Wren Swanson and Caelan Gaffney.

Agnes was predeceased by her second child Bert, son in law, Michael Gaffney, parents Patrick Philbert (Bert) and Gertrude Rose Teresa Egan, sisters Anastasia, Doris, Jean Folino (Charlie), Frances Cottrell (Raymond), brothers Jack Egan (Sheila), Ken Egan (Dede), Martin Egan (Carol) and Bert Egan.

Agnes was born in Fort Frances, Ontario on June 27, 1934. She grew up the youngest of nine children. Agnes worked when she was a teenager as a candy striper at the LaVerendre Hospital and later at Tichborne’s Insurance Agency.

In Fort Frances, Agnes met and married the love of her life, (Milton) Lorne Swanson. They were married January 8, 1957. Agnes and Lorne lived in Churchill, Halifax and Pembroke, Ontario prior to settling in Pinawa in 1965. They made many lasting friendships in these locations.

Lorne and Agnes believe they had found paradise when they purchased their home in Pinawa Manitoba. Located in the heart of the Canadian shield, surrounded by beautiful trees and rocks, they raised four children, James, Gary, Tim and Lisa. Many family dinners and memories were made at 18 Devonshire. Agnes is well known for her lovely gardens and her sharp skills at the bridge table.

The family would like to extend our appreciation to nurse practitioner, Lisa Kroeker, Lana Romano and homecare staff, Z’Anne and the staff at Ironwood Gardens.

There will be a service 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the Pinawa Lutheran Church and a separate interment in Pinawa at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Agnes’ memory to the Pinawa Foundation.

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