Peacefully, quietly, and softly into the early light of dawn, John Burch passed away on September 27, 2016. He is survived by his husband Christopher Evans, daughters Wendy Burch Jones (Matt) and Heather Burch (Nick), brothers Peter and David, mother Evelyn and four grandsons. A service will be held on Saturday, October 15 at 3:00 p.m. at Cummer Avenue United Church (53 Cummer Avenue). As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to Fife House.