Kind, generous, thoughtful, principled, loving, a man of integrity, Tommy truly made a difference in the world around him, especially to the lives he touched directly. His love of family, dedication to the environment and extensive volunteer efforts leave a lasting legacy, an example to us all. Judy, the loss of your soul-mate and best friend of over 50 years, must leave you feeling unimaginably wounded and alone. May you and your family find strength and healing in Tommy's memory and in all the friends and family who love you.

Dear Judy,
We are very sorry to learn about Tom's passing. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy, you are in our thoughts,

Sincere condolences from the Jepson family of Michigan Street. Frances, Gordon and Marianne

My Uncle was a good man and a person I respected greatly. Sadly, he will be missed.

You and your family are in our hearts. 
Jim and Janet.

My condolences to Judy and the family in your loss of your 
dear husband, father and friend. 

I worked with Tom for 20 years with the hooks and bullets group of MOE in Surrey. Tom was such a likeable and thoughtful man who, at work, always had a balanced approach, so long as it was for protecting the environment!
 
It is good to read about his strong public accomplishments after he left the Ministry and moved to Van Isle. 
He again is a great model for those of us that remain.

May time ease your loss.

Warmly, 
Glen and Elizabeth Carlson
Pitt Meadows, BC

Judy and Family You are so going to miss Tom, he was the guy who was always there to help with whatever was needed. We all enjoyed his sense of humour. Know that you in the thoughts of all your friends. Hug

I worked with Tom in the Lower mainland Fish and Wildlife Branch from the mid 70's to the mid 90's, I was in Habitat and he was in Wildlife but our paths often crossed and he introduced me to waterfowl, which I at one point ended up banding. He was always a calm steady presence in the office and helped me later in my career in the Okanagan region when his campaigning  for"help MELP" restored my position. He was a person who truly cared about the environment and the people who worked hard to save it.

My condolences to Judy and the rest of the Burgess family

Tommy was the dearest person I knew,we met when he was 14. I am his former sister-in-law. My heart goes out to Judy and her family.he will be missed.

Judy and family, Lola and I want to express our sincere condolences to you on Tom's passing. 
Tom was a colleague of mine in the Ministry of Environment for over twenty years. It was a real pleasure working with him as he was always the voice of reason and provided very thoughtful advice on a variety of issues.
Bruce and Lola Cox
Port Coquitlam

Judy, my thoughts are with you and your family.  Tom was an inspiration to all who knew him with his lovely demeanor and his (your) dedication  to leading a healthy life.  I sure respected him as a person and I admired the loving relationship you had and I know he will be missed. xo Heather Devereaux

We are very sorry to hear of Tom's passing.  We really enjoyed talking to you both on the ol raspberry farm.  We always loved the people who devoted their life's work to wildlife.
Our heart felt wishes; Bob and Janice Maxwell

We were both sad to hear of Uncle Tom's passing. It was always a pleasure to see Tom & Judy at the reunions at the 4 Mile Pub in recent years. To Judy and family, please know that you are in our thoughts at his memorial. Sadly, we are unable to attend as we are out of the country.

I worked with Tom at the Sooke Food Bank and always looked forward to his company. He was a lovely human being - very gentle and kind, and with a wonderful sense of humour. We had lots of laughs as we worked packing hampers. My condolences to the Burgess family. 
Jean Wright
Sooke

Judy and Family - Linda and I were so sorry to hear that Tom is gone. We send our heartfelt condolences to you!

I worked with Tom for many years in F&W (Lower Mainland Region)- I was on the cold-blooded side (fisheries) and Tom was with the warm ones. Tom was always the voice of reason and calm when the environmental world around us seemed to be going to hell in a hand basket.

We are sad that the world has lost one who really cared.

Pete and Linda Caverhill
Port Moody, BC

It was always a pleasure to see Tom's warm smile and calm demeanour.  It was clear that you and he enjoyed being together, Judy!  We will miss him at our Liberal Party meetings and enjoyed having him as our friend.

Tom came to work with me at the food bank,and he was a pleasure to work with.One little bit of humor ,he always brought his banana for his brake and it always disappeared on him,told him we must have a little monkey hiding somewhere in the building,a few laughs.

Judy - I was so sad to learn that Tom has died. What a wonderful man  it was a pleasure and a privilege to work with him all those years ago. And lovely to see you both recently. 

I am not able to make it to his memorial, but please know that I am thinking of you. 

Hugs, best wishes, and tears of sorrow.

I am an older liberal (like Tom) and I always felt he was approachable and
friendly at the gatherings we both attended. I will miss his comfortable
style and extend my best wishes to his familiy while they plan to celebrate a
well lived life.
Don Williams

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Our heart felt thoughts and condolences are with Judy and her family. Uncle Tom was always a very kind and loving individual. He will be deeply missed.

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Thomas E Burgess

20 février 1942 – 6 février 2016

First Memorial Funeral Services

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