John BURNS

John BURNS obituary

John BURNS

John BURNS Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Sep. 25 to Oct. 2, 2019.
BURNS, John Retired owner of the S. John Burns Construction Ltd. Passed away peacefully at his home in Holland Landing on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at the age of 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Maureen. Beloved father of Lori (Ron), David (Karen) and Robert (Maggie). Cherished granddad of Michael (Rebecca), Kyle (Tiffany), Drew, Ryan (Liz), Melanie (Ben), Rachel, Samuel, Susan (Nathan) and Jeremy, and Grampy of Averie-Anna, Aspen Grace, Axton, Piper and Poppy. John will be deeply missed by his family in both Ireland and England. A Celebration of John's Life will be held on Friday, October 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Maple Hill Baptist Church, 215 Glenwoods Ave., Keswick, ON. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Palliative Care Unit at Southlake Regional Health Centre or Margaret Bahen Hospice would be appreciated. Sign an online book of condolences at mwbeckerfuneralhome.com

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