Gordon Charles Tousant

Gordon C. Tousant, 86, of Lakeland, passed away Sunday at Crouse Hospital. Born in Carthage, NY, he was a graduate of Blodgett High School and earned an associate’s degree at Onondaga Community College. Gordon served as military police in the U.S. Army. He was a commissioner and past chief at the Lakeside Fire Department, received the Boynton Award, started the Juvenile Fire-Setters Intervention Program and was a member of the Baldwinsville Ambulance Corps. Gordon also served on the Board of Elections and Republican Committee, was a scuba and first aid/CPR instructor. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family at Suzie’s Diner and the Lakeside Firehouse.

Gordon was predeceased by his father, John Tousant; and mother, Marion Belcher.

Surviving are his wife of 63 years, the former Jean Armstrong; daughters, Tina Tousant Brand, Kelly (Michael) Slowik, and Tracey (Lawrence) Salamino; grandchildren, Michael (Tiffany), Christopher (Jennifer), Jaclyn, Angela (Jason), Shannon (Matthew), Michelle (Dave), and Alicia (Benjamin); and great-grandchildren, Cheyenne, Christopher, Gunner, Brooklyn and Ariana.

Relatives and friends may call Wednesday, March 30 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. A funeral will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Face masks are required. Gordon will be laid to rest at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Lakeland.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lakeside Fire Department, 1002 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse, NY 13209.