Robert “Bucky” Frank Burton
May 18, 1949 – May 21, 2021
Robert Frank (Bucky) Burton May 18, 1949 – May 21, 2021
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Robert Frank (Bucky) Burton at the Halifax Infirmary on Friday, May 21, 2021 after a courageous battle with Covid-19. He was the son of the late Lillian & Arnold Burton. Bucky was the brother of Carol (Neil) and Lynn (Rod), the beloved husband and best friend of Marilyn, father to Robbie, Juli (Robert), Tara, and Joey (Tara-Lee). Bucky was above all passionate and proud of his 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He will be fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Bucky worked for 35 years as a car salesman at Forbes Chev Olds & MacPhee Chevrolet until he suffered kidney failure and a subsequent kidney transplant in 2016. The family would like to thank the doctors and Lynne Kenny Brown at the Kidney Clinic for the excellent treatment through the years. Bucky, Marilyn, great-grandkids, and family spent many memorable summers at the RGM campground, enjoying his time there immensely. He had a contagious laugh that could be heard from afar. He enjoyed reading, watching golf, and family life.
Bucky passed away due to Covid-19 complications and because he could not be surrounded by his family, the amazing team at the Critical Care Unit assisted him in saying his last good-byes. Bucky gracefully assured his family that he is not afraid, and that he will be greeted by his mom, Geri and his mother in law, Adele when he reaches Heaven.
Arrangements are under the care of the Dartmouth Funeral Home and the family will hold a Celebration of Life at a later date. Donations in Bucky’s honor can be made to the Canadian Kidney Foundation.
“He laughs a pure, contagious laugh, one they will try to remember all their life.” – Anthony Doerr
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Death notice for the town of: Dartmouth, Province: Nova Scotia