Richard V. Burgess

Richard Vernon Burgess - 83, of Coldbrook, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2014 in Evergreen Home for Special Care, Kentville. Born in Glenvale, New Brunswick, he was a son of the late Harry and Clara (Campbell) Burgess. After receiving his education at the Canadian Vocational Training School, he had been employed as an automotive mechanic and also worked at Canada Cement as a Millwright. He worked at the Petitcodiac High School in the maintenance department. During this time he spent five years in the Canadian Militia and in 1953 joined the active forces and was stationed on a number of bases, retiring in 1977. Together with his wife, they owned and operated the Barrie Bay Lodge and Major Service Centre in White Shell Provincial Park, Manitoba. In 1982 they moved to Nova Scotia, and he was employed with the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires for six years. He enjoyed singing, music, travelling, golf, fishing and hunting. His first love was his Lord, then his wife and family. He is survived by his wife, the former Marguerite Lounsbury; three daughters, Lorraine (Francis) Kelly, Elmsdale; Sharon (Jack) Spinney, New Brunswick; Betty Ann Porterfield, Cole Harbour; a son, Bill (Dorothy), Winnipeg; a sister, Beatrice (Arnold) Killam, Salisbury, New Brunswick; nine grandchildren, nine great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by four sisters, Myrtle, Ada, Edith and Etta; two brothers, Henry and Francis; two sons-in-law, Bruce Syntak and James Spinney. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2014 in Kingsway, Pentecostal Assembly. Kentville, Reverend Terry Penny and Reverend Robert Cross officiating. A reception will follow in the church hall. A Royal Canadian Legion Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2014 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. Interment will take place at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 24, 2014 in Maplewood Cemetery, Petitcodiac, New Brunswick. Following the interment, a reception will be held at the home of Diana and Gary McKnight - 389 Mannhurst Road, Mannhurst, New Brunswick.  Donations in memory may be made to the Kingsway Assembly or Missions. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.