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It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Robert Douglas Burnett of Thompson, Manitoba on August 2, 2023. Predeceased by his parents Margaret and Mac Burnett of Saskatoon, Bob was born in Rosetown and lived in Zealandia until the age of 10 when the family moved to Rosetown for two years before moving to Saskatoon. He attended Brunskilll School and Saskatoon Technical Collegiate. From an early age, Bob always had a job, from early morning snow shovelling for a few neighbours (free) to minding the candy counter at the drugstore near the school at noon, to mowing lawns and soon delivering prescriptions for the drugstore.
Bob loved and played many sports his entire life; there wasn’t a sport that he didn’t try, and he played them all with ease and skill. Always hockey, but baseball, basketball, and football too. He was active in Scouting, like his father before him (Queen Scout 1967) and loved all the activities, especially camping and the canoe trips to northern Sask. In high school, in the mid 1960’s he worked hard at any jobs he could find, saved his hard-earned money, and bought a new BSA 650 motorcycle. He and his friends made countless trips down “8th St,” the teenage haunt in Saskatoon, enjoying the big bold sound of their motorcycles!
One of his part time jobs was being a tow truck driver for Majestic Towing. He loved the job. . . Bob loved to help people! After two years working in the Buildings and Grounds Dept. at the University of Saskatchewan, Bob moved to Thompson where he worked in the refinery, the warehouse, the high-riggers and then became an electrician at Inco and continued in electrical until his retirement. Bob was committed to precision in his electrical work; Transport Canada called on him to install the runway lights in numerous airports in northern Manitoba.
In Thompson he was involved in as many sports as possible from lacrosse to water skiing to his favourite, hockey, playing for the Thompson Hawks for several seasons. He continued his involvement in hockey, becoming a highly respected referee and he was recognized for his many years of refereeing the annual youth hockey Munn Cup in Thompson.
In retirement, he became active in the Thompson Legion serving on committees and helping with events and poppy campaign. He valued the comradery of his friends and the staff there, playing many a crib game and enjoying a few cool ones.
No world traveler, he loved to head on his annual summer visit to his sister’s home in Saskatoon, checking out the old and new in the city of his youth. But the weekly highlight was the Sunday morning coffee at Nat and Ger’s catching up on the whole family’s activities and giving his take on the world.
He was briefly married but spent more than 20 years with Caroline Williamson as his partner. Together they raised her two daughters, Natalie and Melanie, of whom he was immensely proud. He is survived by his sister Evelyn Burnett (Dean Jones) of Saskatoon, his Stepdaughter Natalie (Gerald) Carriere of Thompson, Grandchildren Kelsey and Amber Carriere. Stepdaughter Melanie, Grandchildren Austin, Darren and Sydney as well as six Great Grandchildren and several cousins.
Always a smile …. always wanting to help …. always a friend. That was Bob.
Cremation has taken place and a drop-in Celebration of Life is planned for the Thompson Legion, August 19th from 2 – 4 p.m. with a short presentation at 3 p.m. Interment will follow in Saskatoon. Date to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, a mental health charity or to a charity of your choice. Condolences can be left on book of memories at www.boardmanfh.com
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Décès pour la Ville: Thompson, Province: Manitoba

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