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Hubert Burton

Hubert Burton

Peacefully with his family at his side at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday, July 2, 2010 at the age of 82. Hubert was a true gentleman of great integrity. Hubert worked at Bowater's Paper Mill prior to moving with his wife and daughters to Toronto in 1964. Hubert enjoyed many years as Superintendent, West Side Sunday School, actively involved with the United Church of Canada in Corner Brook and Scarborough also with Scouts Canada. Retired from Honeywell with 28 years service. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 59 years, and best friend Maxine (nee Sheppard). Hubert was the proud and loving father of 4 daughters: Pauline (Ken), Peggy Gagne (Brian), Jocelyn Pierrepont (John), and Lisa Kennedy (Brian). Lovingly remembered by 8 grandchildren: Melissa and Michael Gagne, Matthew (Renna) and Ashley Pierrepont, Steven and Laura Kennedy, Kenneth and Gregory. Will be greatly missed by his great-grandchildren: Jaden, Joseph, and Alexander, numerous nieces and nephews with special mention of his niece Jessie Sheppard; brother Pearce; step-brother George Hawkins (Ada), step-sister Livi Ginn (Charley); sisters-in-law Margaret and Eva Burton; brothers-in-law Rex (Pam) and Lloyd Sheppard. Predeceased by sisters: Mildred and Melena, brothers: Harry, Martin, Benjamin, Abraham and Edward. Funeral service was in the chapel, officiated by Rev. Craig Donnelly, internment at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, followed with reception at Mount Lawn Visitation Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations were made to R.S. McLaughlin Cancer Centre Lakeridge Hospital. Special thanks to his wonderful team of doctors and nurses at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.

 

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