Richard Cecil McBurney
<p>McBurney, Richard “Mac”</p><p>May 6, 1925 - November 12, 2014</p><p><br></p><p>Suddenly and peacefully at Kingston General Hospital, Richard “Mac” McBurney. Beloved husband of Lyn McBurney and much loved father of Dawn (Dan Braund); Laurie (Wayne Bower); and Scott (Kim Hender). Cherished Poppy of Jaclyn and Rachael Braund; Katie (Daniel) Steinfeld and David (Amanda) Bower; Shilo, Tessa, Liam and Aiden McBurney; and great grand-father of Emily, Jacob, Joshua, Sarah and Liam. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brothers Earl and Melvin McBurney and by his sisters Jean Chalmers and Iola Lee.</p><p><br></p><p>Dedicated Navy man (1946-1975) and hotelier, Mac was the recipient of several awards including the Order of Military Merit and Newfoundland Hotelier of the Year. He touched the lives and hearts of many throughout his career and in his family life. </p><p><br></p><p>Family and friends may pay their respects at the Irvine Funeral Home, 4 James St., E., Brockville on Friday, Nov. 14, 2014 from 3-5pm. A funeral service to honour and celebrate Mac’s life will be held at the Brockville Wesleyan Church, 33 Central Ave., W., Brockville on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 at 1 pm. Interment to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Maitland. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Brockville Wesleyan Church or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Send condolences online at www.irvinememorial.com.</p>Obituary
McBurney, Richard “Mac”
May 6, 1925 - November 12, 2014
Suddenly and peacefully at Kingston General Hospital, Richard “Mac” McBurney. Beloved husband of Lyn McBurney and much loved father of Dawn (Dan Braund); Laurie (Wayne Bower); and Scott (Kim Hender). Cherished Poppy of Jaclyn and Rachael Braund; Katie (Daniel) Steinfeld and David (Amanda) Bower; Shilo, Tessa, Liam and Aiden McBurney; and great grand-father of Emily, Jacob, Joshua, Sarah and Liam. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brothers Earl and Melvin McBurney and by his sisters Jean Chalmers and Iola Lee.
Dedicated Navy man (1946-1975) and hotelier, Mac was the recipient of several awards including the Order of Military Merit and Newfoundland Hotelier of the Year. He touched the lives and hearts of many throughout his career and in his family life.
Family and friends may pay their respects at the Irvine Funeral Home, 4 James St., E., Brockville on Friday, Nov. 14, 2014 from 3-5pm. A funeral service to honour and celebrate Mac’s life will be held at the Brockville Wesleyan Church, 33 Central Ave., W., Brockville on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 at 1 pm. Interment to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Maitland. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Brockville Wesleyan Church or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Send condolences online at www.irvinememorial.com.
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