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John Burland Obituary
Memories and Condolences
for John Burland
38 Entries
October 13, 2013
Dear Mrs. Burland, Alan, Gordon and all of your family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. What a wonderful man, with such a great sense of humor! May he rest in peace. xoxoxo Kirby
Lisa & Ray Lambert
October 7, 2013
Dear Alan & Family,
Our sincere condolences to you all. We remember your dad well, may he rest in peace.
October 6, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to all the family. It was my pleasure to have worked for John at BC&M. He was a wonderful and caring man. Louis & Brenda Sousa
Anne Burland
October 6, 2013
Dearest Viv, Gordon, Alan, and my many Cousins,
How sad I am that I will not be there to join you in not simply mourning our collective loss, but in celebrating what was so clearly a life well-lived -- and with kindness and a sense of humor! What better tribute and comfort can there be than the many loving messages and remembrances here? I don't recall much of my last day in Bermuda back in 1958, but I do remember my Uncle John, also my godfather, and being with him at a place that was possibly Burland & Co. It must have been because he always made me feel wanted and safe. May he rest in peace! --Cousin Anne, daughter of Brian
PENNY-LYNN PAYNTER
October 5, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Kennisha Mallory
October 5, 2013
To Mr. Alan Burland and family. You have my sincerest condolences. I met Mr. John Burland while working at BCM McAlpine, he was a joy. May God bless his soul.
October 5, 2013
Our deepest condolences," He shall live on through his words and his deeds. Logan and Emily Leslie
October 4, 2013
Dear Mrs Burland and family,
It is with great sadness to hear of Mr. Burland's passing.
I worked at Burland Conyers & Marirea, for Mr. Burland for many years. He was a gentleman. May he rest from his labour.Praying that God's grace will carry you through at this time. Betty Woolridge, Hamilton Parish.
October 3, 2013
Dear Vivian, Alan and Gordon,
How very sad for you all.
My love and deepest sympathy.
Phoebe Wharton.
October 3, 2013
To Viv, Gordon and Alan and all John's cherished relations, I wish I could be with you to say goodbye to my much admired Uncle. He was always blazered and he had a naughty twinkle that often turned into one of his very own catch phrases. Love from Eleanor David and Hebe (Daughter of Rosamond)
Giles Belfrage
October 3, 2013
To all the Burland relatives
Uncle John was my first boss in Bermuda and I will fondly remember his sense of humour, he was fair and generous.. I enjoyed my 5 years at Bermudas first (and best!) construction company and I am glad he is at peace now,
Love from Giles Belfrage, nephew and son of his sister Rosamond.
Amanda Outerbridge
October 3, 2013
Dear Mrs Burland, Alan and Gordon, Thinkig of you... I have so many happy memories of time spent with your husband/father. He was a good man - and always kind to us. Love, Amanda
October 3, 2013
Dear Viv, Gordon and Alan,
How sad I am to read of John's death. He was a great friend and we enjoyed many good times together on land and sea.
My thoughts, although often with you are more so at this sad time
Brian Shadbolt
October 3, 2013
Dear Alan,
My deepestsympathies and condolences to the passing of your father.
Sincerely,
Stephen Paul.
Peter and Sue Simons Simons
October 3, 2013
Vivan, Alan and Gordon
We are saddened to read of John's death and send our sympathies to the whole family. It seems a long time since the days of Sea Cadets, non-mariners races and Trafalgar Day dinners. Those happy memories stay with us.
Jon Beard
October 3, 2013
Sincere condolences from all the Saltus family. John was a student and a trustee at Saltus. He made a significant impact on the success of the school.
October 2, 2013
Dear Alan and Gordon and Burland Family:
My deepest sympathies to you at this time of great loss. Your father was a great, caring man whom I met in 1950 as an apprentice mason. I was 13 years old.
He encouraged me to read many books on construction at G.H. Burland & Company. Many of the lessons he taught me have enriched my life and I often think of those good years working for him. He was a great guide and friend to me.
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Edmund "Lefty" Berkeley
San Diego, California
Norma Astwood
October 2, 2013
Dear Vivian,
I am saddened to hear of John's passing and extend my sympathy to you. Of course, I remember his work at St. Anne's and his commitment years ago to the work carried out in the Church and with the Sunday School children.
May you find some comfort in others' recogniton of his many contributions - often quietly done behind the scenes - for Bermudians as well as to your memories of happy times you shared together.
Norma Astwood, Flatts
October 2, 2013
Alan and Gordon -
Very sorry to hear about your father.
Terry Huntington, Victoria, B.C.
October 2, 2013
Deepest sympathies to the whole family.
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Susan & Steve St Pierre and Harold and Marnie Dale.
October 2, 2013
Dear Vivian,
We were saddened to read of John's death, he will be sorely missed by family and his many friends. A staunch Churchman and Rotarian he will also be missed by the community at large. I will never forget a 'hair-raising' trip in John's speed boat and his many contributions to Bermuda life. Regards, John & Sheena Hunter, Cheltenham, UK.
Orkke Clifton
October 2, 2013
Dear Gordon, Lisa and family, sending many prayers and much love for you all during your time of loss, may you find strength in the blessings of your time with a great gentleman. Peace to you all.
Billie Tate
October 1, 2013
Dear Gordon and family
Sending our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Billie Scarboro Tate and Randy Tate
Janet Pinky Todd, JP
October 1, 2013
Mrs. Burland, Alan,Gordon and the rest of the family.
God bless you as you mourn the loss of your beloved husband and father. My deepest sympathy.You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Maurice Johnson
October 1, 2013
Alan, Gordon and family, I was fortunate to know John in business, and to enjoy his wit and humour when we all raced the cats together. My memory of him will always be of a man who enjoyed life to the fullest. Now I pray for his peaceful rest.
October 1, 2013
Dear Vivian and a Family,
Our deepest condolences at your loss, we will remember John fondly, he always had a story and an adventure waiting.
Manuel, Maritza and Lorenzo Sequeros
Stuart Galloway
October 1, 2013
It is sad to hear of the passing of John, a giant of a man, a major player on the island for so many years. John was a great man, and I thoroughly enjoyed working with him & his company, as an architec with OBM & Conyers & Associates. To Alan, Gordon & the rest of the family, my thoughts are with you & of John - a fine fellow, indeed!
Delma Parfitt & Family
October 1, 2013
Mrs. Burland, Alan and Gordon, my family and I send our condolences to you and your families at the passing of Mr. Burland. Bermuda has lost a caring and compassionate Icon. His pleasant personality will be remembered by all who came in contact with him. He was always willing to extend help where it was needed, in and out of the Church. Our prayers are with you during this sad time.
October 1, 2013
Dear Vivian, Alan and Gordon
We are very sad to learn your sad news and send you and all your family our deepest sympathy. We have many memories of a good neighbour.
Ian and Felicite Davidson
Craig Chisholm
October 1, 2013
Sincere condolences to the Burland faily in your time of loss.
Michael Davis
October 1, 2013
To the Burland Family. We have seen the passing of a Legacy, one that will be remembered for years to come. John was a fine churchman, a church Layreader for many years, a friend of many people, one who always was there to help in time of need. Vivian and Family you have my deepest sympathy. May John now Rest in Peace - the peace of God that passes all understanding.
Cyndie Paul-Girdwood
October 1, 2013
Dear Cousin Viv and Gordon and Alan: we are so sorry to hear of Cousin John's passing. He was a force to be reckoned with: passionate about his family and his work with a true zeal for life.
October 1, 2013
To the Burland Family. We have seen the passing of a Legacy, one that will be remembered for years to come. John was a fine churchman, a church Layreader for many years, a friend of many people, one who always was there to help in time of need. Vivian and Family you have my deepest sympathy. May John now Rest in Peace - the peace of God that passes all understanding.
Andrea Jones
October 1, 2013
To Mrs. Burland and the family of Mr. John Burland.
My deepest sympathy, and prayer are for you during this time.
monica berry
October 1, 2013
Dear Vivian, it was with sadness that I read of John's death and to offer my condolence to you and the family. thinking of you all at this time.
With my love Monica Berry U.K.
Barbara & Cyril Cooper
October 1, 2013
Viv & Family:
How sad we are to learn of John's passing. However, he is now at peace from a devastating disease that 'took him' from you almost 10 years ago. John's legacy will be his many contributions to the Island, and his pleasing personality. Please know that our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
October 1, 2013
Allan,
Our deepest sympathies for your loss, your Dad was a great man and I know if my father was still here, he too would be very sad at his passing.
All our love.
Ric Flood and family
Derek Mitchell
October 1, 2013
Alan, Gordon.... So sorry to hear of John's passing - he will be remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew him. Sincerest condolences to you and your families.
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