SOMERVILLE, Burton James - Passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at the General & Marine Hospital, Collingwood with his family by his side at the age of 81.
Burton of Stayner, beloved husband of Fran for 58 years. Loving father of Wayne and his wife Lynne and the late Nancy Dickey. Father-in-law of Brian Dickey.
Dear grandfather of Tara (Warren Sly), Danny Somerville (Nadine), Todd Dickey and Scott Somerville (Jannel). Great-grandfather of Kayli, Landen, Carter and Taylor Lynne. Brother of Marion (Wally Shelswell), Lloyd Somerville (Marilyn) and Wally Somerville (Shirley).
Dear brother-in-law of Mary Helen Garvin, Judith (Norman Scrimger) and the late Louise Hedstrom. Also missed by his many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Burton was a very social man and was known as the gentleman farmer who loved and cherished his family, farm and community. He was a life long member of Centennial United Church.
Friends will be received at the Carruthers & Davidson Funeral Home 7313 Highway 26, Stayner on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.. Funeral Service will be held at Centennial United Church, 234 William Street, Stayner on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 1 p.m.. Interment in Stayner.
If desired, donations in Burton’s memory to Centennial United Church, Stayner or Sunnidale Corners Hall would be appreciated by his family.
