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Obituary of Kenneth Foster Burns
Burns, Kenneth Foster
February 8, 1929- January 26, 2016
"Second generation owner of Burns Jewellers"
Ken passed away in hospital in Perth on Tuesday January 26th, 2016 at the age of 86 years. Dearly loved husband and partner for 59 years to Betty (Russell) Burns. He was the loved father of Rob (JoAnn) and Tom (Lidia) Burns, Marnie (Barney) Webster and Connie (Glen) Willows. Loved by his grandchildren Fletcher and Coral Webster, Ben, Alex, Hanna and Owen Willows, Johánna Alcantara, Katrina Hodge and Alexander Campbell. Ken is remembered by his sisters-in-law Myrna Dinwoodie and Jean Johnson and their families. Much loved uncle to Dave Robinson and Janet (late Pete) Thompson and their families. He was predeceased by his parents H.E. and Marg Burns, brother Bob, sister Gwen (Manse) Robinson and brothers and sisters-in-law Dave (Audrey) Dinwoodie, Ian Dinwoodie, Jessie (Richard) Dubreuil and Ellen (Ray) Barber. Ken will be fondly remembered by the golfing and curling communities of Perth, his loyal customers and friends. He was a member of the Toastmaster's Club and lifetime member of the Perth Citizen's Band. Family and friends will gather at St. James Anglican Church, Perth for a funeral service to be held on Saturday, January 30th, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. followed by a reception in the church hall. Private interment will be held later. In remembrance of Ken, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Canadian Tire "Jump Start" program would be greatly appreciated. The family wish to offer a special thank you to the nurses at the Perth hospital for their care. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Directors.