Parcourez la nécrologie de Wayne LeRoy Burris 1941 2024 résidant dans la province Nova Scotia pour le détail des funérailles

Wayne LeRoy Burris,
beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, respected
police officer and loyal friend. After suffering a heart
attack, Wayne fought bravely for his family before going home to his
Lord and Saviour on September 24, 2024 at the age of 83.
Wayne Burris was honourable, quick witted and loved to
tease. He was the consummate storyteller, notable historian,
benevolent servant and devoted family man. He will be
remembered over the last 20 years for his faith in Jesus Christ and
remembered forever for his physical strength, great sense of humour,
deep velvet voice and unforgettable laugh.
He
was born in Truro, in 1941 to Frederick and Evelyn (Henderson)
Burris. He attended Truro Central, Truro Junior High and
Truro Academy, and graduated from Maritime Police School in
Halifax. Wayne worked with the Truro Police Department
serving the community of Truro and even the country of Canada (for a
time) with a joint task force. In his youth on the force, he
was president of the Nova Scotia Police Association. As a
senior officer, he solved cold cases that after 48 years brought
closure to surviving family members and honour to fallen officers on
Parliament Hill. For 40 years of commitment, Wayne was
awarded Police Exemplary Service medals on behalf of the Governor
General of Canada. If asked Wayne Burris would say his
greatest life achievement was overcoming his childhood on
Devil’s Half Acre to steal the heart of the most beautiful
girl in Bible Hill.
Wayne married this love
of his life, Cynthia May Boyd on Feb 6, 1960, and the love of these
«Two Sparrows In A Hurricane» grew. Wayne is
survived by his wife, Cynthia Burris, Truro; children, Janice (Dave)
Guinan, Bible Hill, James (Karen) Burris, Riverview, New Brunswick;
Krista (Barry) Lehtinen, Seadrift, Texas; grandchildren, Tomas
(Shannon) Guinan, Alan (Janine) Guinan, Kaitlyn (John) Hardy, Hannah
Guinan, Cassie (Lachlan) MacLeod, Cynthia (Jim) Buchanan, Christine
(Ben) Best, James (Laura) Burris, Sasha (Dane) Howell, Caleb Wayne
Lehtinen (Melani Guzman), and Kidron Lehtinen; great grandchildren,
Elijah, Eden and Dominic (due in December) Guinan, Lydia and Evelyn
Guinan, Emmett, Soren and Renia Hardy, Ivy, Nev and Rian MacLeod,
Alexis and Logan Buchanan, Isaac, Zoe, Eli and Oliver Best, Tobias and
Phoenix Burris, Wesson Wayne Howell; brother, Brian Burris, Bible
Hill; brothers-in-law; Robert (Mary) Boyd, Philip (Judy Church) Boyd,
several nieces, nephews, cousins and many long-time
friends.
The family would like to
extend their gratitude and appreciation to the doctors, nurses and
staff at the Colchester East Hants Health Centre, as well as the VON
and Earth Angels for their care and support over the past several
weeks.
A private family
graveside service will be held at a later date. The family invites
everyone to a Celebration of Wayne’s Life 6-8 pm on Tuesday,
October 15, 2024 at the Royal Canadian Air Force Club, 22 Cottage
Street, Truro. If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, memorial
donations in Wayne’s honour may be made directly to Spina
Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Canada, a charity dear to
Wayne’s heart.
Arrangements have been
entrusted to the Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street,
Truro. Tributes, words of comfort and memories may be shared at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com

1941 2024

mattatallvarner funeral home

Décès pour la Ville Truro, Province Nova Scotia

avis deces Wayne LeRoy Burris 1941 2024

nécrologie Wayne LeRoy Burris 1941 2024

Nous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances à la famille et aux amis de Wayne LeRoy Burris 1941 2024 et espérons que leur mémoire pourra être une source de réconfort pendant cette période difficile. Vos pensées et vos mots aimables sont grandement appréciés.