Richard "Mac" McBurney
Born: May 6th, 1925
Passed on: November 12th, 2014
Suddenly and peacefully at Kingston General Hospital, Richard “Mac” McBurney. Beloved husband of Lyn McBurney and much loved father of Dawn (Dan Braund); Laurie (Wayne Bower); and Scott (Kim Hender). Cherished Poppy of Jaclyn and Rachael Braund; Katie (Daniel) Steinfeld and David (Amanda) Bower; Shilo, Tessa, Liam and Aiden McBurney; and great grandfather of Emily, Jacob, Joshua, Sarah and Liam. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brothers Earl and Melvin McBurney and by his sisters Jean Chalmers and Iola Lee. Dedicated Navy man (1946-1975) and hotelier, Mac was the recipient of several awards including the Order of Military Merit and Newfoundland Hotelier of the Year. He touched the lives and hearts of many throughout his career and in his family life. Send condolences online at www.irvinememorial.com