Kenneth Burdett
March 14, 2011
Peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Monday, March 14, 2011 in his 73rd year. Beloved husband to Marion (née Wilson). Loving father to Tim of Brampton and Greg and his wife Linda of Mississauga. Cherished grandpa to Andrew and Jonathan. Dear brother to Gary. Devoted uncle to Lu-Ann, Rob, Kim, Bonnie, Sue, Nelson and Gary Jr. Predeceased by his parents Dorothy and Ed Belfitt and John Burdett as well as his brother George. He will be missed by many friends and golf partners. Ken had a successful career as a Superintendent and then General Superintendent for McKay-Cocker Construction. He remained active in his retirement, serving as Past President of the Bayview Homeowners Association and President of the Senior Men’s Golf League at Bayview Golf Course. The family would like to sincerely thank Dr. Hurley for his wonderful care, as well as the Emergency staff at Exeter Hospital and the doctors and nurses at the Critical Care Trauma Centre Bay 5 at Victoria Hospital. The family would also like to thank Ron and Roseanne Brooke and Lu-Ann and Bill Mitchell for all their support to us while Ken was in critical care. Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Thursday from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, where a celebration of Ken’s life will be conducted on Friday, March 18th, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Exeter Hospital or London Health Sciences Foundation-Victoria Hospital would be appreciated. Online condolences available at >www.westviewfuneralchapel.com
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Dear Marion, I'm so sorry for your loss of Ken and have you and your family in my prayers. I know this is a very difficult time for you and am glad you are surrounded by family who will be of great solace to you in this time of need. Don't hesitate to lean on friends in the days to come as they will want to do whatever they can to help you during this transition in life. Time is your friend as it will eventually ease the pain and your wonderful memories will always be there for you. Take care. Love, Joey
Dear Marion; We are so sorry for your loss of Ken. Our prayers are with you and your family. Sorry we will not be with you on Friday but are glad that you will be surrounded by friends. We will always remember the good times spent with Ken and the laughs. Take care; Don & Linda
Dear Marion, Tim & Greg: We are so sorry for your loss. We will always remember Ken's humor. Sorry we will not be with you this Friday, but our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family. With love, your cousin Valerie and Rob
Marion, i am saddened to hear of Ken"s death. He has been such a good leader, in our Bayview Subdivision Association, and always had extrensive knowledge of pertinent matters, and did a lot of hard work. I am in Florida and am sorry not to attend the memorial. I shall keep you in my thoughts. Love, Wilma
Dear Marion we send our heartfelt condolences. Lorne has many wonderful memories of Ken from McKay Cocker throughout the years and visits after. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Lorne and Lorna
Dear Marion, We were so saddened when we learned of Ken's passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Maxine and Dan
Dear Tim Just heard today about your dad, sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. John
Dear Marion, We offer our heart felt sympathy for the loss of Ken, we are truly saddened. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Glen & Marlean
Marion We were so sorry to hear about Ken. We are out of the country right now but we would have been there if possible. Take care and our thoughts will be with you.
Dear Marion..we are so very sad to hear of Ken's passing.I will miss seeing him around the Bayview,he always took time to stop and talk to me and his leadership role will be greatly missed here at the Bayview.Presently we are unable to attend his service as I am unable to get around for a few more weeks...postop surgery.We will connect soon.You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Marion, I was so shocked to hear of Ken's passing yesterday. I always enjoyed my visits with him. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. He'll be missed. Jason
(Donated to Exeter Hospital)
(Donated to London Health Sciences Foundation-Victoria Hospital)
(Donated to London Health Sciences Foundation-Victoria Hospital)
(Donated to London Health Sciences Foundation-Victoria Hospital)
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Marion & Family, We are so sorry for your loss.We know he was a great husband & father.We also know he was a great friend to us & everyone who knew him.We will miss him very much. We are so sorry Marion ,that we cant be there in person to support you.On Friday at 11:00am we will hold our own prayers & be thinking of you all. Try yo stay strong with your friends & relatives over this rough time.We will be in touch by phone. Love,Len & Carol
~ Len & Carol Bock