ROBERT HENRY BURFOOT

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ROBERT HENRY BURFOOT Peacefully on March 19, 2008, at 2 North, Calvary Place Personal Care Home, our dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away at the age of 98 years young. Dad was born in Winnipeg on February 6, 1910, son of George and Alice Burfoot. Dad was predeceased by the love of his life and best friend, Evelyn in 2001. He leaves to cherish his memory, children, George (Lynda), Ken, (Gail), Carolyn (Jim Fedorowich), grandchildren, Scott, Jennifer, Jerry, Bill, Kris, Kimberley, Courtney, MacKenzie and Kathleen; also great-grandchildren, Brittni, Madison, Zachary, Andrew, Cole, Cassidy, Connor, Zoe, Sara, Quinn, Rubee, Riley, Brennan, Joshua, Lee and Nicholaas. He also leaves to mourn his passing, sister-in-law Irene (Frank Benum) and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Alfred, sisters, May and Phyllis. Dad was the superintendent of Sterling Engine Works Ltd. for 51 years until his retirement in 1976. He was a member of the Masonic Capital Lodge #136 and was proud to have received his 60 year pin. He was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Patricia No 8. The last three years he lived on 2 North at Calvary Place Personal Care Home where he was treated with dignity and respect. He was always willing to help the other residents and was known for his daily caring gestures. Dad was a strong, intelligent and loving person with a great sense of humour. He started to go to Grand Beach in his early 20s and had great fun with the Wahoo boys. Mom and Dad enjoyed summers at the cottage at Grand Beach, and family get-togethers. He enjoyed his several times a week outings with his children, and visits to his son George's machine shop. Cremation has taken place and a private family interment will be held at Brookside Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. If friends so desire, donations may be made in Dad's memory to the Calvary Place Personal Care Home 1325 Erin Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 3R6. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the entire staff of Calvary Place with special thanks to the staff of 2 North for treating our Dad with great tenderness, dignity, and respect, especially during the last few weeks as his health declined. He was truly treated as family and he knew it. Though he was lonely after Mum's passing, he never felt alone while at Calvary Place. Please accept our heart felt thank-you. NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200 nbardal.mb.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 22, 2008