Warrant Officer Wayne A. Burdon
1947-2018
Warrant Officer Wayne Allen Burdon (Retired), husband of
Brenda (Slaunwhite), sadly passed away on October 14, 2018 at the age
of 71 at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
Wayne was born in Saint John, he was a son of the late Fred
and Joan (Stanley) Burdon. Wayne joined the Navy in 1964 and retired
from the C.A.F. in 1991. He spent six years in Baden, Germany from
1975-1981 and four years in Geilenkirchen, Germany from 1985-1989 with
the Military, then another six years in Geilenkirchen from 1991-1997
as a Civilian Contractor.
He joined the Navy to see the world, and that he Did! Wayne
was a great asset in his military career. During his service he was a
great Master of Ceremonies at many functions, such as Mess
Dinners.
Wayne was the founder of the Kids Disco in Baden from
1978-1980, which was held every Sunday afternoon, in the Ambassador
Lounge, the kids loved Wayne. He was an active member of the Royal
Canadian Legion in Germany, where he served as President, Past
President, Membership Chairman.
Wayne is survived by his wife Brenda (Slaunwhite), son Paul
of Ontario, daughter Lisa (Brent Morris) of Lethbridge, AB,
granddaughter Nicole of Ontario, brothers; Don (Pat), Ian (Lois), John
(Heather), sisters; Pam Nyers (Jim), and Shani (Anthony O’Leary), as
well as several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Wayne was predeceased by his brother
Van.
At Wayne’s request there will be no visitation or funeral
service. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Kennebecasis
Community Funeral Home, 152 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis (849-2119).
Remembrances may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of New
Brunswick.
www.KennebecasisFH.com
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Warrant Officer Wayne A Burdon 19472018..
Décès pour la Ville: Kennebecasis-Valley, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
