Obituary of Gordon Mortimer Burns
Burns, Gordon Mortimer, P. Eng, D.F.C.
At L.H.S.C. - Victoria Hospital on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 Gordon M.
Burns at the age of 92. Beloved husband of 58 years to Marjorie Burns.
Loving father of Stuart Burns and his wife Karen, Shelagh Parg and her
husband Ed, and Martha Rayner and her husband Brian. Cherished grandfather
of Richard, Alyssa, Kevin, Emily and Kathryn. Special uncle to Margie and
Barry Scott and their family, and Ian and Joan Grant and to many nieces
and nephews. Predeceased by his brother Bruce. After a distinguished
career as a war veteran, Gordon became a founding partner of Dillon
Consulting Limited. Upon "retirement", Gordon held a private practice as a
project manager until the age of 82. Gordon was passionate about many
community and charitable organizations to which he gave selflessly to for
many years. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. George Parish, 1164
Commissioners Road W, London, on Friday, January 9th at 11 o'clock.
Cremation with interment in St. Peter's Cemetery, London. Donations to
United Way would be appreciated.