Frank Burley
1940-2021
It is with a heavy heart that Elizabeth Hillis Burley (nee
DeWitt) announces the passing of her husband of more than 60 years,
Frank Burley. Frank was born October 3rd, 1940 in St
John’s, Newfoundland, to parents Frank and Edith
Burley.
Frank is survived by his wife Elizabeth and his children
Patricia Ann (Doug) Oggelsby; Frank David Burley as well as his
grandchildren Samantha Johan (Jeff) Wilson, Frank Daniel Burley;
Brittany Georgina Marie Oggelsby, Morgan Keller Oggelsby, Joshua
Douglas Oggelsby and first great grandchild Sophie Elizabeth Irene
Wilson.
He will be remembered by his sisters Joan Harrison &
Phyllis Bemster and their families, as well as by his sister-in-law
Susan DeWitt, brothers-in-law John DeWitt, Luke (Claudette) Dewitt and
family.
Frank joined the Canadian Forces in 1958 at the age of 17 and
subsequently completed 26+ years of dedicated service. He served as an
infantryman with the Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) and the
Royal Canadian Regiment (2nd Battalion) stationed at Werl, Germany;
CFB Gagetown & CFB Halifax. He also completed two (2) tours in
Cypress as a Peace Keeper.
Frank met his wife Elizabeth in 1959; at a local teen mixer
where they danced the night away to such classics as Fats
Domino’s “I Want To Walk You Home”; at the end of
the evening Frank asked to walk Elizabeth home. Frank married
Elizabeth in December 1960 and they spent their lives continuing that
walk home- hand in hand and heart to heart. Frank took great
joy in the life they created together and taught both of his children
how to continue that walk of love and commitment with their own
families.
Frank was unwavering in the love he had for his family and
friends. Whether it was tackling his never ending Pinterest
inspired honey do list for Elizabeth, making sure his son and daughter
knew how to stand on their own, or spending one-on-one time with his 5
grandchildren, his family always knew that they could tackle any
problem as long as he was there beside them, providing advice and
guidance. Moving forward, his memory will remain with them each time
they take on a new project.
Frank loved unconditionally and whole heartedly and was loved
by his family fiercely in return. As per Frank’s
request, there will be no visitation or funeral
services. Instead, the family encourages that you simply take
the time to remember Frank in your own way.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the
staff of Hospice House Fredericton for the care and compassion they
provided to Frank. For those who wish, donations to Hospice
Fredericton may be made in Frank’s memory. hospicefredericton.ca/
www.oromoctofh.com
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Frank Burley 19402021..
Death notice for the town of: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick