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BURTON JAMES KENNEDY
Born: May 14, 1917
Date of Passing: Sep 06, 2018
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryBURTON JAMES KENNEDY May 14, 1917 - September 6, 2018 Burton was born to Samuel and Hannah Kennedy in Winnipeg. He passed away peacefully at the Grace Hospital the morning of September 6. He is survived by Agnes (Landreth), his loving wife of 75 years, daughter Judith, son Roger (Brenda), daughter-in-law Lucille, grandsons, Tim and Mark, great-grandchildren, Ashley (Barry), Ryan (Georgia), Emelia, Alexandra, Amanda and Shawn, great-great-grandchildren, Peyton, Jerome, and another great-great-grandson soon to be born. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews of the Kennedy, Macklin, Landreth and Hart families. He was predeceased by his eldest son Burton, brothers, Don, Greg, and sister Helen Macklin. Burton was an accomplished figure skater attaining the Gold Dance Certificate at the Winnipeg Winter Club, and skating in many Ice shows in the late 1930s. He played golf at St. Charles since 1930, as a junior and belonged to the Manitoba Club. Burton was a Manufacturers Agent in the poultry and meat packing industry for 40 plus years. He was a long time member of the West Winnipeg Rotary Club with perfect attendance for 65 plus years, and a Paul Harris Fellow. He was an honorary member of the Probus Club. He made many lifelong and cherished friends through his various associations. Special thanks to the staff of the Grace Hospital Emergency Department for their kindness and gentle care. Cremation has taken place. A Service of Remembrance will be held at Neil Bardal Funeral Centre, 3030 Notre Dame Avenue, Winnipeg, Wednesday, September 19, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 15, 2018
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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My VERY belated condolences in the passing of Burton, and I apologise for the lateness. I first met Burton through our mutual Rotary Club (Winnipeg West) and I enjoyed listening to his many stories about the early days off our club and it's members. But one story should be told for posterity. During WWII, Burton was an artillery officer with the RCA, and his unit was posted to some Godforsaken place at the very northern tip of the Queen Charlotte Islands. A strange place you ask, well it was an ideal location to protect against enemy ships and especially submarines that might try to sneak by or get into the inner coastal channels. Several guns would have been placed in that particular area, and there would have been several other gun locations along the coastline, but well spread out. The Gunners at each location had to make their own fun, but they were a long way from any store to replenish "comfort" items. Every once and a while, a Catalina flying boat would bring in mail and rations. On one occasion, Burton convinced the pilot to fly him over to Ketchican in Alaska, and with the money he'd collected from the Canadian soldiers, he went to the liquor store and bought loads of liquor and beer to take back. I can only imagine this move by Burton was very popular and helped relieve the tedium of the extreme remoteness and lack of action. It seemed that no shots were ever fired in anger during the course of the war. Thank you Burton for being in your company which I always enjoyed. - Posted by: Alex Cupples (Fellow Rotarian.) on: May 19, 2022
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Dear Agnes: Ray and my self are so sorry that you lost your loving husband Burton. It was always a pleasure to see you at family gatherings. We hope the memories of your loved one give you comfort and strength. Ray and Ria Van Cauwenberghe - Posted by: Ray and Ria Van Cauwenberghe (Friends) on: Sep 21, 2018
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Burton was a valued Rotarian and will be missed by many members who have all become friends over the years, we will miss you Burton. - Posted by: John Hunsberger (Friend/Rotarian) on: Sep 19, 2018
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I was sorry to hear about Mr. Kennedy's passing. He was a man of dignity who graciously shared his knowledge and business acumen with me during my tenure at Sturgeon Creek II Retirement Residence. He was a fine gentleman with a good sense of humour...and it was an honour to know him and his fine wife. My sincerer condolences to Mrs. Kennedy and the the Kennedy family. - Posted by: Heather Mutcheson (We knew each other through the work setting) on: Sep 17, 2018
