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LEO ELMER BURTON
Date of Passing: Jan 07, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryLEO ELMER BURTON On January 7, 2013 at the Victoria Hospital, Winnipeg, Leo, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away at the age of 91 years. Besides his wife, Jessie he is survived by his daughters, Sharon Tinnish (Gary), Birds Point, SK, Carla Leonard (Randy), The Pas, MB, sons Les Burton, Winnipeg, Rod Burton, Fort MacLeod, AB, Greg Burton (Nancy), Barrie, ON. Leo is also survived by his sisters Laura Steele (Freddie) and Dorothy Tomlin (Fred), as well as eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Leo was predeceased by his daughter, Cecile, also his sisters Mary Verhelst and Rose Schonberger. The family would like to thank the medical team, nurses and the support staff at the Golden Door Geriatrics Centre for their excellent care and compassion to Leo during his time there. A thank you also to the doctors, nurses and staff at the Victoria Hospital for your excellent care to Leo as well. A Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Vital Catholic Church, 1629 Pembina Highway with Fr. Barry Schoonbaert officiating. Interment to take place at a later date. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 204-586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 11, 2013
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Dear Jesse & Family: Our Sincere Sympathy on your loss. Both Hugh and I have many priceless memories of Leo and of all of you over the years. Leo's wonderful sense of humour, his laughter and his amazing ability to socialize are etched in our memories. Thinking of you all and remembering good times. Take care. Hugh & Pat (Kammermayer) Henderson - Posted by: Hugh & Pat Henderson (Friends) on: Feb 07, 2013
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Condolences to Les and family- you and your parents were missed after leaving The Pas. - Posted by: The Huska family- The Pas Bill, Donna, Dawn Bob and Karen (Friends) on: Jan 11, 2013
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My sympathy to Jessie, Les and Tara-Lee on your great loss. I have gotten to know some of the Burton family over the past few years at Golden Door and always enjoyed Leo's funny stories sayings and songs. We will certainly miss Leo and his family. - Posted by: Sue Heim (Friend) on: Jan 11, 2013
