Lt-Col Thomas Burdett
Died: October 1, 2011 | Place: Parkwood Hospital
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BURDETT Thomas….Peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London. Lt-Col Thomas Burdett, MC,CD, (Ret’d), on Saturday, October 1, 2011, Thomas Burdett in his 97th year. Beloved husband of Maudie (Woodrow) Burdett for almost 74 years. Loving father of Carolynn Mazuryk and her husband Mike of Melbourne, Sandra Herring and her husband John of London. Also loved by his grandchildren Catherine, Jennifer and John Jr. Predeceased by his brother Albert and his sisters Daisy and Louise. He was a career soldier. Tom served with distinction in WWII being decorated for gallantry during the Italian campaign. He was a Life Member of the RCR Association where he received the Milton Greg VC Award. He was also a Life Member of Hutton House and Life Governor of the Corps of Commissionaires (Great Lakes). He was a long time active volunteer in the Church of St. Andrew Memorial, Unitarian Service Committee, London Psychiatric Hospital, Parkwood Hospital, Canadian Mental Health Association, Canadian National Institute for the Blind and Over 55. He was a Member of Vimy Legion Branch No. 145, Masonic Lodge Kerr No. 230 A.F. & A.M., Barrie Lodge of Perfection. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm with an RCR Association Memorial Service being held at 6:30 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted at the Church of St. Andrew Memorial on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 11am with Reverend Marty Levesque officiating. Private Family Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Church of St. Andrew Memorial (Memorial Fund), 55 Foxbar Road, London, Ontario N6C 2A6. The RCR Museum, Wolseley Barracks, 701 Oxford Street East, London, Ontario N5Y 4T7 or to the charity of your choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
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A great wartime soldier and a great mentor to those who followed. May he rest in peace.
Tom Burdet was the epitome of an RCR officer! I will always remember his sage advice to a fellow Royal. He will be missed. My sincere condolences to his family
Grace and Peace dear Friend. Pro Patria. Mac
Carolynn,
Please know I am thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Heartfelt sympathy to all. Take good care.
To Sandy and John, We want to express sincere condolences at this time of loss. If we can help in any way, do not hesitate to ask. Take care of each other. Sheila and Kevin
Maudie, I know the next few days are going to be difficult for you. When someone you love dies, life can get a little challenging. You and Tom have been together for a long time and even though life has not always been easy, the love you shared was very special.
The memories of celebrations and happy times will become more precious as the days move on. I pray the God of Comfort will deal graciously with you and give you courage and compassion to deal with the coming days.
Love, Archdeacon James
Dear Maudie: My condolences to you and your family on Tom’s death. He had reached a grand old age! Nevertheless you will miss him greatly. I know what you are going through. Thanks for your card re Betty’s death. I miss her terribly. I have happy memories of living beside you on Marla Crs. They were happy times and you and Tom contributed to that. I shall always remember Tom visiting often after my hear attach back in 1980. He was so thoughtful to do that as I was confined for several month. You and Betty always had a good word for each other. You were great neighbours. I give thanks for having known you and Tom. God bless and keep you Maudie.
Mickey Chovaz
Dear Maudie
I was saddened to hear of Tom’s passing. Spin and I had many fond memories of him. It has only been three months since Spin died so I do understand your heartache at this time. Peace be with you and your family.
Mary Reid
Colonel Tom will be remembered by everyone at 56 Sparks Street in Ottawa, as one of USC Canada’s most dedicated volunteers and supporters from the time of our founder Dr Lotta Hitschmanova til the present. Our sincere condolences to Maudie and the rest of the family.