At the La Verendrye Hospital, Fort Frances, ON, on Wednesday September 9, 2015, Theodore (Ted) Bolton Burgoyne, 75, of R.R # 2 Emo, ON died peacefully with his family and close friends surrounding him. He leaves behind his wife of 40 years, Vicki, cousins Harry, Peggy, Mathew and Sarah and their families; brother in law Jim and wife Maria and several nieces and nephews and their families. He was predeceased by his mother Moyra, his step-father Rex and his father Ted. Ted was a well-read, kind man with a strong faith. He loved to learn. During his life he worked as a carpenter, resort cook, truck driver, school bus driver, underground miner and proprietor of a tobacco shop. He worked in a photography studio, for a log builder and as a stocker at Cloverleaf grocery store. He was proud of the work he did for five years as the Registrar for the Anglican Church, Dioceses of Keewatin. He served on the boards of St. George’s Anglican Church, the Emo Food Bank, and Golden Age Manor. For many years he carved and made beautiful burl bowls. As per Ted’s wishes, a private family graveside service was held on Friday September 11, 2015 at the Finland Cemetery. To celebrate Ted’s life a pot luck gathering will be held on Saturday September 26, 2015 from 11-1 p.m. at the Northridge Funeral Home, Emo, ON. If desired memorial donations may be made to the Emo Food Bank or the Tamarack House Lodge, c/o Northridge Funeral Home, Box 89, Emo, Ontario, P0W 1E0. Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com