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SHALLOTTE - Gordon Falconer Chisholm, 85, of Shallotte, NC, formerly of Ithaca, NY, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 9, 2008, in the Brunswick Community Hospital.
Mr. Chisholm was born September 1, 1923 in Glasgow, Scotland to the late Thomas and Ruth Weir Chisholm. He retired as a Research Technician, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. He served in the British Navy, World War II. He was a member of Shallotte Masonic Lodge #727 A.F. and A.M. and a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies, Wilmington Consistory. He enjoyed his retirement in the Shallotte area as an avid golfer.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 26 years ,Ruth Joslin Chisholm; a brother, Ian Chisholm, wife Pauline, Eldersburg, MD; a sister, Margaret Howison, Scotland; a son, Ian Chisholm, Washington state; two daughters, Marion Hallam, husband James, and Sharon Lucatelli, husband Giuliano, Ithaca, NY. He is also survived by four step-children, David J. Shaw and wife Mary Lynn, East Aurora, NY, Deborah Eastman and Dorie Haring, Ithaca, NY, Dixie Emond, husband Donald, Boxborough, MA; several nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
A memorial service is planned for next spring in Ithaca, NY. No local services will be announced.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gordon Chisholm
JoElla Cudlin-Moore
October 30, 2008
Dear Ruthie
So sorry to hear that Gordie has passed. Just know you and your family are in my prayers.
Love you
Susan Weir-Tritto
October 20, 2008
Dear Chisholm Family,
On behalf of the Allan W. Weir family, please accept my sympathy for your tremendous loss.
Although I was quite young, I remember the laughter and warmth when my parents and grandparents (A. Allan and Margaret Jolly Weir) gathered with the Chisholms, and how often and fondly they spoke of you folks.
Fond memories are the legacy.
With warm regards,
P.S.
I would like to attend the service if someone would contact me with the time and day.
Jackie and Mark Armstrong
October 20, 2008
Dear Ruthie:
We are very sad for you and your family. Our prayers go out to you and yours. We miss you.
Jackie and Mark Armstrong
Laurie Jordan
October 18, 2008
Mr. C, (aka Papa)
Was sorry to hear about your passing
May you rest in peace
Love Laurie Jordan (Hallam)
your granddaughter
Carol Crandall
October 15, 2008
We did not know Mr. Chisholm, but are residents of NC and familiar with Shallotte. If Mr. Chisolm got to spend his retirement here, then you know he had a good life! We are in Hampstead, and have many neighbors from up north. We all agree, it was the best decision we made, the cereomial passing of the snow shovel. I hope your family can appreciate the comfort he must have had in all his warm times in North Carolina, and know he made the right choice. You may still be back in New York, but you will all be together again some day.
Slainte,
Carol Crandall
Joan Riley Young
October 15, 2008
Dear Ruth - So sorry to hear of your husband's untimely passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Phil and Sally Quick
October 15, 2008
Dear Sharon, Giuli, Ian, Marion, Dorie, and the whole family: We are sorry to hear of your loss...May he rest peacefully knowing he was loved...
Dave & Coralie Gahn
October 15, 2008
Marian, Ian, Sharon, and families: we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. May good memories hold him ever near you, and may you find strength in God's comfort. With warmest thoughts...
Cheryl Hoyte
October 15, 2008
Marion,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Words can not express the sorrow I feel for you. May God bless you and the rest of the family.
HENRY MCPEAK
October 15, 2008
GORDON WAS A GOLFING AND FISHING BUDDY FOR MANY YEARS A VERY DEAR FRIEND. HENRY MCPEAK
Dewey Dawson
October 15, 2008
Marion, Sharon and the rest of the family -
Sorry for your loss.
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