William Donald Burak
March 23, 2012
Passed away peacefully on March 23rd, 2012 in his 82nd year surrounded by his loving family. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Helen, affectionately known as Dollie, daughter Brenda O’Shea (Bill) and son Brian (Patti). Special Gigi to Matthew, Nathan, and Melissa Burak. Sorely missed by his loving sister Joan Sage (John) and nephews Rob (Trish), Doug (Heather) Sage and families. Predeceased by his mother and father Annie and Bill and brother Harry. Special thanks to LHSC Oncology Team and Matt and Nicole for their care and compassion. Visitation will be held from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, where the memorial service will be conducted on Wednesday, March 28th, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior. Private interment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
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Dear Helen and Family~ I was so sorry to learn the sad news of Bill's death from Bill and Olga. Of course this is a huge loss to your family as I am well aware. You were both such good longtime friends to our family and I have lots of happy memories of you and Bill, and his warm, embracing personality and wonderfully unforgetable sense of humour. I hope that your memories of happy days and strong family ties will bring all of you abundant peace and strength in the days ahead. Thinking of you all with love, Anita xo
Thinking of you all today and remembering fondly all the good tines we shared with Gig - soccer games, hockey games with the kids and family times....and of course, lots of laughter as we enjoyed Gig's jokes...forever in our hearts!
Bill and Brenda, Terribly sorry about your loss.
Patti, Bill and family, I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you during this difficult time. Love, Anne (ie) Goldsmith
Dear Aunty Helen and Family, We will always recall Uncle Bills jokes and how he made everyone laugh. He will be missed by everyone that came in touch with him. Please know our thought and prayers are will you all. Love Tami and Peter Piccioni
My deepest condolences. I will miss Bill singing to me .... know that he was loved and respected by many.
Helen and Family, Sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Bill will be missed. Barb
Aunt Helen, Brenda, Brian, Joan and Family...... Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Uncle Bill was a special person. His sense of humour, his caring and thoughtful ways will remain with me for always. I will certainly miss our phone conversations and I am so glad we kept in touch. Rest in peace Uncle Bill. Love Marlene, Cheryl, Kelly, Aaron, Bob, Laurie and Family
To Helen, Brenda, Brian and Family: Sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you and wishing you comfort at this time. Mary Lou Fischer Grand Bend, Ontario
Helen and Family, Sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Bill will be missed. Barb
Brian & extended family, Please accept my sincere condolences. Bill was a great guy, with a wonderful sense of humour. I always remember hearing his AH-OOOGAH, AH-OOOGAH, almost exactly like a klaxon horn, on an old Model T Ford. He will be missed.
To Helen and family: I was very saddened to hear of Bill's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Kathryn
To Helen, Brenda, Bill, Brian, Patti and Family: We are so saddened to hear of your loss. Please accept our heartfelt sympathies and our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Nancy, Jeff and Emery
To Helen and family: Our thoughts and prayers go to you at this difficult time. Bill was a very special man and we will miss him dearly. Pam & Sterling
Dear Helen, Sorry to hear about Bill's passing. He was truly a lovely man and you could always count on him for a great story. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jim and Carol @ Hughes Optical
Our deepest sympathy to Helen and family. We enjoyed many years working with Bill who was a wonderful man.,
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Brian and Patti We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you, cherish your memories.
~ Patti Davis and George Strathopolous