Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday November 19, 2019. Pre-deceased by his parents C.R. and Elizabeth Burns, brothers Bob, Bill, and much loved David. Loving husband of 61 years and 2 months of Hilda May. Cherished father of Jane (Bryan), Hilda Ann and John (Annie and son Phillip (Yanka)). Loving “Gampa” to Meghan (Scott), Katie and Emily (Chris) and great-grandfather to Rosie. Missed by his sister-in-law Donna, brother-in-law Jim (Sharon) and his many nieces and nephews. Long time elder and Clerk of Session of St. David’s Presbyterian Church, Hamilton.
A former milkman who then graduated from McMaster University in 1959. He then began a long career as a Refractory Salesman travelling throughout Ontario spending many weeks in Windsor, retiring in 2001. He was an avid antique car collector and bridge player.
A visitation will be held at the MARLATT FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 615 Main Street East (east of Sanford Ave.), Hamilton on Thursday November 21 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the MARLATT MEMORIAL CHAPEL on Friday November 22 at 11 a.m. with visitation an hour prior. Burial to follow at Woodland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. David’s Presbyterian Church or the Parkinson’s Foundation would be appreciated.
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