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Published by Vancouver Sun and/or The Province from Jan. 6 to Jan. 8, 2016.

BURGESS, Dr. John Charles
Passed into the presence of the Lord December 31, 2015 at the age of 57 years. He is survived by his loving wife Lynn; 3 children: Trevor, Jordan and Julia; his mother Elsie; other family members, close neighbours and friends. John was a practising dentist at Semiahmoo Dental Centre in White Rock, B.C. for 32 years. A funeral service will be held Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. at Cloverdale Baptist Church, 18685 – 64 Avenue, Surrey. In lieu of flowers donations to the BC Cancer Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences to the family may be made to
www.wiebeandjeskefh.com
Wiebe & Jeske - 604-859-5885

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January 5, 2017

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February 25, 2016

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January 29, 2016

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DEBRA HICKEY

January 5, 2017

I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO THINK OF JUST WHAT TO SAY.BUT I KNOW THAT EVERYONE THAT HAS KNOWN DR."B" IN SOMEWAY WILL AGREE THAT WE HAVE LOST A GOOD MAN!

Harald Gill

February 25, 2016

RIP Dr Burgess. Condolences to your family

Paula Delaney

January 29, 2016

I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Dr. John's passing. He was always so full of jokes and positivity and cared so much during the many years I had the great honour of being one of his patients. He was so gentle and caring with my son as well. He will be greatly missed. I would like to express my sincerest condolences to his family and everyone at the office. He was a great, kind and caring man. He made going to the dentist a pleasant experience always.
Sincerely, Paula

Judi Cumming

January 28, 2016

I was Dr. Burgess' patient for five years since we moved to South Surrey and I loved his corny jokes and caring manner - not to mention his excellent skills. My sincere condolences to his family - may you find strength in each other and in God.

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Valerie t

January 21, 2016

I was saddened and shocked to hear of Dr. B.s passing. I was honoured to have him as a dentist for close to 21 years. I will miss his passion for dentistry and his sense of humour -- usually corny! He was the reason y I kept on going to the dentist. Rest in peace. And my prayers got out to your family.

January 20, 2016

Dr Burgess was our dentist right from the start of his career. We will greatly miss you. Rest in peace. My prayers are with the family.
Sincerely E Losier (My daughters Opale and Annick)

January 19, 2016

Dear Lynn,

I was so very sad and surprised to read of John's death. I remember him and your family so fondly. I was just looking at a picture of your family standing around the baptismal font at Fleetwood United Church and I had two little twins in my arms.
I know John was dearly loved and was an inspiration to many. He is in God's home forever.
My love and prayers to all of you.
Rev. Edith Baird

Kelsey Heald

January 16, 2016

I'm very saddened to hear of this loss. I only worked under Dr. Burgess for a year and he was one of the kindest people I ever met. My Heart goes out to the ones he leaves behind.

Mike Klampfer

January 14, 2016

I always enjoyed being a guest in Dr. Burgess' chair since I was a young boy, and equally enjoyed when I had the opportunity to serve he and his colleagues of Semihamoo Dental at White Spot during lunch. You will be greatly missed, my friend. My thoughts and prayers go to Lynn and the family.

Bev Donald

January 14, 2016

I was saddened and shocked to hear of Dr. B.s passing. I was honoured to have him as a dentist for close to 30 years. I will miss his passion for dentistry (and life) and his sense of humour -- usually corny! He liked that my friend and I nicknamed him Dr. Bombay (from Bewitch). We told him Burgess was too boring! Rest in peace, Dr. Bombay!

DEBRA HICKEY

January 12, 2016

DR. B. WAS LIKE A ARTIST WITH A BLANK CANVAS.WHETHER IT WAS CROWN OR A BRIDGE OR A VENEER.THE TEMP.LOOKED LIKE THE FINISHED PRODUCT.TAKING PRIDE IN HIS WORK.SO CARING,KIND + WITH THE JOKE! I WILL SHARE HIS FAVORITE SONG. TAP..TAP..TAP..TAP..TAP..OUR LOSS IS HEAVENS GAIN! MY PRAYERS FOR HIS FAMILY.

John and Delia Rossi

January 12, 2016

From a great dance teacher we gained a wonderful dentist. Our sincere condolences to you, Lynn, and your family. John served three generations of our family and we are grateful. May he rest in peace.
John and Delia Rossi

DEBRA HICKEY

January 10, 2016

FOR THE CO-WORKERS@SEMIAHMOO DENTAL CENTRE...SUCH A LOSS TO ALL.

Malcolm and Wilma Hyndman

January 9, 2016

It is with very great sadness that we heard of John's passing. Not many can claim that they looked forward to a visit to the dentist, but he had such a wonderful way with his patients and we always enjoyed his warm humour. Our thoughts are with his family at this very sad time.

January 8, 2016

I am sorry to hear of John's unimely passing....my heart goes out to his family....remembering a kind, gentle and funny man....may he rest in peace. Karen Wilmot

January 8, 2016

We were so sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a dear and tender man. Words of encouragement from him were especially meaningful. We are thankful for his strong faith and the fact today he is in heaven, even though we would have liked him to be here longer, making a difference in so many lives. Loving thoughts and prayers to Lynn and the children and the rest of the family.
Pastor Don & Connie Roth

Jill Bevan

January 7, 2016

Dr. B you will be missed. You were a kind caring person with always a joke to tell. We were patients for close to 30 years and I feel like I have lost a true friend.

Deborah Dunn

January 6, 2016

Prayers for the Burgess family

Deborah Dunn

January 6, 2016

Dr. Burgess has been my dentist for 25 years. He was so skilled professional and caring . His humor always made me smile. I will miss him terribly. I send my sympathy to his family and want them to know they are in my prayers. Rest in peace John. Sincerely Debbie Dunn

January 6, 2016

Dr Burgess was not only a good dentist but he always had a great sense of humour. He will be greatly missed by all his patients. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends at this difficult time.Rhonnie and Anita Beaudoin.

The Michaelsons

January 6, 2016

My family has been going to John for 20 years and even my kids knew he was not only an excellent Dentist but a lovely person as well.We're so saddened to hear John has succumbed to his illness. He will be missed by many people in town and his church but heartfelt condolences are given to his family who will miss him the most. I'm sure he's in Heaven, wearing that special golden crown he liked to talk about.

Steve Dunn

January 6, 2016

John has been my dentist for the last 25 years. The quality of his work was always outstanding as was his professional demeanor. I always appreciated his constant wit and his ability to effect painless freezing. I will sorely miss him.

My deepest condolences to his family.

Namaste John.

Marco and Maria Buccini

January 6, 2016

Dr. Burgess has been our family dentist since we moved to White Rock almost 25 years ago. His skill and great sense of humour made the visits to the dentist the best we've ever had. We will miss him and our thoughts a prayers go out to his family.

Denise Brown

January 6, 2016

Our deepest condolences to the Burgess family.
Doctor Burgess was a remarkable person and dentist.
I came to know Doctor Burgess when in need of long overdue dental care many years ago. He came highly recommended by a friend who was his patient and Doctor Burgess became our family dentist. Unlike most dreaded dental appointments that we all have to endure, a visit to the dentist was like visiting an old friend except one could not engage in the lively conversation as he had his hands in your mouth.
He was always cheerful, he was always funny and he always had a story to tell. Doctor Burgess truly enjoyed his job, his coworkers and his patients.
He spoke openly about his gratitude at being given a second chance to do what he loved most which was being a dentist.
After moving away to Victoria, Doctor Burgess remained my dentist although he did mention that I should find a dentist locally as he was not taking a ferry to look in my mouth. I instead took the ferry.
He will be missed immensely as no one could ever fill his shoes but I know my daughter and I will always have a smile in our heart when we think of him.
Rest in peace Doctor Burgess.
Denise Brown, Victoria BC
Samantha Brown, Calgary Alberta

Arne & Donna Evans

January 6, 2016

Our deepest condolences to the Burgess family . We were neighbours of Jack & Elsie and we remember John as a young boy. He was such a nice person. May John RIP. Arne & Donna Evans

Crystal Marcoux

January 6, 2016

Dr. Burgess was a great man and an extraordinary dentist. I've been goi g to him since I was born in 1984 and I'm 31 years old now. He's been there thru all my mouth traumas over the years and given me many lectures and stories over the years that I will never forget. He's been a big part of our entire family even my two boys 5 and 2 go to him. My oldest son is very saddened by his passing as Dr. B created an everlasting bond with myself and my son. He will always be remembered in all of our hearts. Our prayers go out to all his family and friends.

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