David Peter Burgoyne

BURGOYNE, David Peter, of Richmond, Virginia, died January 12, 2009 after a long illness. He was the beloved son of the Rev. and Mrs. Douglas G. Burgoyne; the beloved father of his daughter, Jodi Burgoyne Hoffman, her husband, Joseph, and sons, Stefan, Nathaniel, Rowan and Aiden; and of his son, Travis Richard Burgoyne, his wife, Jennifer, and daughter, Aryonna, all of Richmond. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mari, and is survived by three brothers, Doug, Robert and Bill. David was born April 1, 1955 in New York City. He had lived in Cambridge, Massachusetts; Ontario, Oregon; Williamstown, Massachusetts; Newport News, Virginia; Troy, New York; and Richmond, Virginia. He was a standout soccer player in high school and college. He held both the single season and single game scoring records at Mt. Greylock Regional High School, and was named to the All Western Massachusetts Soccer Team. David was a registered respiratory therapist, having received clinical training at Albany Medical Center, Albany, New York, where he became a supervisor. After moving with his family to Richmond, he practiced at various area hospitals and specialized in neo-natal care. David was an avid guitarist and composer. He entertained as "David Cotton" at many Richmond area venues. He was also a member of the "Cotton Carter Band" and the "Cigar and Guitars Band." A graveside service will be held at Westhampton Memorial Park on Saturday, January 24, at 2:30 p.m. A reception will follow at All Saints Episcopal Church Parish Hall. Bennett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Because of David's special love for and work with children, he had asked that any memorial gifts be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.