Suddenly at his residence, on Thursday January 9, 2020. John Burroughs of Goderich in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Rita M. Burroughs. Loving father of Michael J. Burroughs, Jennifer Falconer, Mary Catherine (Chris) Bolahood, Candice Burroughs (Jamie Creighton). Dear grandfather of Andrew and Ashley and great grandfather of Roan. Also survived by his sisters Norma (Kevin) Alblas, Marilyn (Sandy) Brown, Carol Reed, brother Robert (Sharon) Burroughs and brother-in-law Len King. Predeceased by his parents Catherine A. (Vacher) and Wesley McKee Burroughs, grandson Dana William Burroughs and sister Donna King.
At John’s request there will be no funeral home visitation or service. A Celebration of John’s life will be held on Thursday January 16, 2020 the Royal Canadian Legion, Goderich from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association gratefully acknowledged and may be arranged through McCallum & Palla Funeral Home, 519-524-7345.
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Lorene Love
Mike I’m sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
Alana Ross
Dear Mike, Jenn (and Family),
My sincerest condolences on the loss of your Dad.
Alana Ross
Laura Johnston
Rita and family: So sorry to hear of John’s passing. My thoughts and condolences to you and your family.
Heather Lennox
So sorry to hear about the loss of you brother Carol. My condolences to you and all your family.
ed Johnston
Kevin and Norma.
Sorry for your loss
Lily-Ann MacDonald
I have known John for more than 50 years, and in that time never heard him say a bad word about anyone. I’m sad to learn he has left the planet so soon, and I know his departure leaves a huge void in many lives. Condolences to Rita and their family, as well as the many relatives and friends who will long miss this humble man’s mischievous grins and sense of humour. May God bless and comfort you in this time of lament and sorrow. 🙏
Deanna Showers
Shawn and I were very saddened to hear about his Uncle John’s passing. Thank goodness our memories hold such a vast album of photos that can never be forgotten ♥️
Thinking of you all!!
Armand Forgett
John was always a sweet and friendly man. I can still picture his big smile and hear his jovial laugh. I will always remember his wise advice. John will always be dearly missed. To the Burroughs family you have my deepest condolences. 😭
Tracy Bean
I am so so sorry for your loss . Butch always had a smile and a hello everyone time I saw him. Thinking of you all at this difficult time
Deepest condolences
Warmly
Tracy.
Connie Marsh
Just wanna let you know we are thinking of you all. So sport for your loss hold on to your memories
Dan Casemore
So so sorry for your loss prayer go out to your family and friends
Heather Humphrey
I just wanted to share my sincerest sympathy for the whole family in this time is sorrow. All my thoughts and prayers are for all of you in this time of need.
Senga Smith
To Mike and family I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear father. I know Mike how incredibly close you are to your family and it is so hard losing a parent. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Carol Reed
Miss you big brother, although l lived away from Ontario most of my life, when my family returned to Goderich we always met at your home and we were always made welcome! My heart goes out to your family at this time and I must say to your dear wife Rita that she has been a wonderful wife and eventually a full time caregiver so that you dear brother could remain at home until you went so peacefully in your sleep.
You had a warm and loving family dynamic that many would envy and appreciate!
Love, Carol
Francis & Gail Huber
Sharing our deepest sympathy to John Burroughs family members. John was a great man and a hard worker. Our thoughts are with all of you. Take care.
Val (Park) and Mike Bendig
So sorry for your loss; Wes and Kay lived beside my family in Dungannon for many years….
Laurie Camilleri (Taylor)
Dear Rita and family. I am so sorry to hear of John’s passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless