Peacefully at the Temiskaming Hospital, Arthur “Art” Burns, at the age of 80 years passed away on April 26, 2022.
Born on September 17, 1941, in Latchford, to the late Arthur John Burns and his surviving mother Evelyn Anderson Burns. Art began his career working for the Lands & Forest in Temagami, where he met his life long friend David Robson. Art then worked for William Milne and Sons, Johns Mansville, as their Bush Foreman. He later went into Sales for Oregon Chains, Export Manager, Hawker Siddeley Canada, TreeFarmer Division, and retiring from Palfinger, in Findlay Ohio. Art’s career took him to many destinations on the Globe, he had a story to tell of the many places from Bainbridge, Ga, Moscow, Sarajevo, Singapore, Sydney, Mexico City, Panama, Poland, London, Austria, Buenos Aires to name a few.
Predeceased by his wife Beverlee Burns, his father Arthur Burns and youngest brother Gary Burns. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother Evelyn Burns, sister Laurie Taylor, and brothers Dan and Ross Burns; his children Robin (Phil) Koistinen, Dan (Bett) Burns, Dana Laronde, Artie “AJ” (Tammy) Burns. He will also be fondly remembered by his many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Our family would like to thank his caregivers, especially Bett and Dan, Aunt Laurie, Dave, as well as Dr. Goddard and Temiskaming Hospital Nurses and Staff. We would also like to thank Donald & Gina Knight, from Gardiner Montana, Felix Frank, from Brantford, and Jeff Black from Tobermory for visiting Dad in March, it really lifted his spirits to re-tell his stories.
In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place at Lakeview Crematorium, Haileybury. As an expression of sympathy memorial contributions can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences and memories can be left at www.buffamleveille.com
Dad you are now free to sing, Burl Ives, “Down in the Valley” and recite the many William Henry Drummond Poems, as well as the Cremation of Sam McGee, that fortunately Fred Keenan insisted you learn, as they brought much joy to you throughout your life. Be at Peace.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Arthur James Art Burns Tuesday April 26th 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Haileybury, Province: Ontario