Peacefully
at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, with family by his side, the passing
of Willard Burton (Burt) Ballum age 83, of the Corrigan Home, occurred
on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Born in Harmony, PE, March 26, 1938, he
was the son of the late John and Beatrice (Yeo) Ballum. Burt is
survived by his daughter Karen Ballum (Lee Gagne) of Ottawa; brothers
and sisters Alvin (Gloria), Robert, Barbara (Jim) Urquhart, Janice
Murphy and Susan Daley; sister-in-law Anne Ballum; cousins, nieces and
nephews. Predeceased by brothers Kenneth, Bryce; nephew Jeffery
Murphy; brothers-in-law Jack Murphy and Adrian Daley.
As per request.
Private family service and interment will be held on July 24 at 2:00
pm in Community Park Cemetery. Online condolences and donations to the
QEH may be made through the Funeral Home website at
www.fergusonlogan.com.
Burt
was an avid hockey enthusiast loving his Leafs and Islanders. We will
remember his gentle smile, kind manner, and his willingness to help
others.
The family would like to
acknowledge the wonderful service provided by Pat And The Elephant.
Thank you to the Dr’s and Nursing Staff at the QEH for their
exceptional care during his time at the Hospital.
Thank You to
the Corrigan Home
Burt really enjoyed his time
living with you. The Staff and residents were like family to
Burt, sharing meals, stories, music and laughter. You provided a sense
of Community and friendship. For this we are truly
grateful.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Willard Burton Burt Ballum 1938 2022..
ferguson-logan Montague funeral home
Death notice for the town of: Montague, Province: I-P-E