BURNS, MURDOCK WALTER Murdock Walter Burns, 89, a World War II Veteran, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 1, 2008, at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital. Born in Marysville on May 31, 1918, son of the late Walter and Ida Mae (Sturgeon) Burns. In addition to his wife, the late Kathleen Stella (Bennett) Burns (September 2002), he was predeceased by his brother, Lindsay; and sister, Dorothy (Douglas) Bailey. Murdock is the last surviving member of his immediate family. He will be sadly missed by his son, Terence (Dianne) Burns of Fredericton; and his daughter, Rosemary (Len) Nason of Lincoln; grandchildren, Sherry (Chester) Eatmon, Laura (Mike) Peasey, Derrick (Franca) Nason; great-grandchildren, Chester, Amethyst, Johanna and Jacob Eatmon, Katharine and Lauren Peasey; brother-in-law, Douglas Bailey; and cousin, Eileen Hale of Fredericton; sister-in-law, Chloris Stewart of Lakeland Florida; brother & sister-in law, David and Lorna Cuffley; sisters-in-law, Astrea Matthews, Thelma Slingo and Freda Jellett, all of England; and many nieces and nephews in England. His early years in Devon were spent working at Neills farm and South Devon Fuel Company delivering wood and coal until he was 22. In 1940, he enlisted in the Canadian Army and was deployed to England where he remained until wars end. There he met and married Kathleen Bennett. Upon his return to Fredericton, he joined the Fredericton Fire Department where he spent the remainder of his working career, retiring in 1980. Many years were spent volunteering his time transporting handicapped children to and from school and delivering medications for Savages Drug Store. A quiet man, avid reader, story teller and sports enthusiast. He loved to reminisce about his growing up years in Devon, city landmarks and history of Fredericton. Extremely well read, he loved to talk about Canadian and American politics, and British history. He loved watching sports on TV, especially baseball, hockey, golf, tennis and football. You could ask him anything about these sports and he could tell you everything you needed to know about the players and how the game was played. A very kind and generous man who always was ready to offer a helping hand without any expectation of notice. He truly enjoyed the precious time he spent with his family and his inspiration will have an everlasting effect on all who knew and loved him. Visitation will be held at Bishop's Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 5, 2008, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 with the funeral service to be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2008, at 1:00 pm at Bishop's Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Father Gerry White and Pastor Steven Matthews. Interment will take place at a later date at the Forest Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers are, Michael Peasey, Derrick Nason, Alvin Nason, Chester Eatmon, Donnie Clark and Bill Brewer. Honourary Pallbearers are James O'Neill, Herbie Hawkins, Lawrence Burden and Hazen Boulter. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or any charity of the donor's choice.