Burl Levine
1947-2020
Levine, Burl
October 26, 1947 – August 15,
2020
Burl Levine passed away as a result of pancreatic cancer. He
was the son of Max and Gertrude (nee Sachs) and was a loving husband
to wife Sherry (nee Jones), stepdad to Michael Monner and the late
Randy Monner (1987) and Zayda to Megan and Luke.
Burl was a longtime member of Beth Isaiah Synagogue and
served on the Executive Committee and Cemetery Committee. He
graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with a B.A. in 1969 and from
London Teachers College with Honours in 1970.
During his 25-year teaching career at Conestoga College, he
initially taught English courses to Academic Upgrading and
Apprenticeship students and then developed and taught several
communication and general education courses to post-secondary
students.
In 1989, Burl founded and trademarked INKLINGS®, a
sole proprietorship offering freelance writing, editing and tutoring
services to individuals, organizations and associations. He was proud
to provide the final edit to Sherry’s children’s
book «Charlie D and the Celebration Crabapple Tree»
(2016). He also wrote and independently published five
books: «Inklings About Relationships» (1991), «A Queue
of Haikus» (2010), «Diverse Verse» (2012),
«Groan-up Humour» (2015) and «Insight Out»
(2016). In 1994, he received the St. James’ Court
Award at the Orillia International Poetry Festival for his poem
«Vigil for Auntie Gertie». His works have appeared
in periodicals such as Tone and Good Times and in anthologies such as
Words and Wonders and Rhapsody. Burl also participated in readings at
venues such as the Eden Mills Literary Festival, McCrae House and The
Bookshelf.
For several years, he volunteered at Guelph Little Theatre.
He was a cast member of a play that won the Best Amateur Play award at
the Ontario Theatre Festival in 1973.
Burl also enjoyed playing the drums. He was a member of the
King Street Blues Band and also played with a variety of local
musicians at venues such as Churchill’s, the Cutten Club and
Manhattans.
For forty years, Burl enjoyed golfing at the Cutten Club and
was the «A» Flight Men’s Champion in 1994 and in
2017. He also served on the Men’s Golf Committee and Senior
Men’s Invitational Golf Committee.
The family thanks the plethora of physicians and nurses for
their empathetic care of Burl. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions to Beth Isaiah Congregation, P.O. Box 1552, Stn. Main,
Guelph, ON N1H 6N9 would be appreciated. Please understand
that we will be following social distancing protocols due to
COVID-19. The graveside service on August 18, will be a
private one, by invitation only and masks are required.
Should you wish to participate in covering the casket with earth by
shovel, please bring gloves to wear. We ask that you do not attend if
feeling unwell or have been in contact with someone who has tested
positive for Covid-19 and further ask that you respect the direction
of the funeral home and cemetery staff. Also, to keep people
healthy, there will be a private Shiva. Arrangements
entrusted to GILCHRIST CHAPEL –
McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street,
Guelph We invite you to leave your memories
and donations online at: www.gilchristchapel.com
and they will be forwarded to the family.
19472020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Burl Levine 19472020..
Décès pour la Ville:Guelph, Province: Ontario