It is with immense sorrow that the family of the late John Reginald Burton announces his sudden passing. John passed away at his home in Baie Verte, NL on Monday, May 3rd, 2021 at the age of 69 years.
John is predeceased by his parents – Wallace & Clara Burton; parents-in-law – Henry & Evelyn Foss; nephews – Aaron Oake, Sheldon Young, John Alyward and Stephen Young and brother-in-law – Chesley Mitchell.
Left with many fond and loving memories is his wife of 50 years – Edna Burton, Baie Verte, NL; children – Craig Burton (Connie), Corner Brook, NL and Jennifer Wimbleton (Eddie), Baie Verte, NL; grandchildren – Tyler Burton (Olivia), Taylor Burton, Creston Wimbleton and Carter Wimbleton; siblings – Alice Alyward (Robert), Josie Brenton (Sterling), Clayton Burton (Marjorie), Ruby Hewitt (George), Ella Mitchell (Al), Larry Burton (Vivian), Dorothy Young (Donny), Diane Bryan (Jack), Roxanne Burton and Nelson Burton (Kelly); brothers-in-law – Wayne Foss (Darlene) and Jason Foss (Tina); as well as large circle of nieces, nephews, extended family and innumerable friends.
Public Visitation will take place at Foster Funeral Home, 22 Main Street, Baie Verte, NL on Wednesday, May 5th, 2021 from 6:00-9:00PM following specific guidelines pertaining to the global pandemic and associated restrictions.
Mrs. Barbara Noble will conduct a Private Family Funeral Service at Bethany United Church, Baie Verte, NL. Interment to follow at Bethany United Cemetery, Baie Verte, NL.
As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John’s memory to the Newfoundland and Labrador Heart and Stoke Foundation, 1037 Topsail Road, Mount Pearl, NL A1N 5E9.
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Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Foster Funeral Home, 22 Main Street, Baie Verte, NL.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of John Reginald Burton May 3rd 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Baie Verte, Province: T-N