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William Burkin
August 17, 1920 - November 13, 2015
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<div itemprop="description">BURKIN, William Henry <br /> <br />Dad's strong heart, filled with love for his large family stopped beating on the evening of Friday, November 13, 2015 following a four week stay at Red Deer Regional Hospital. As family, we would like to express our thankfulness for the excellent care dad received. <br /> <br />William Henry Burkin leaves behind his loving wife, Beryl, whom will miss his love and hand holding that occurred over the past seventy-five years. <br /> <br />William was predeceased by sons; Bill (Deloris) of Golden B.C., Bob (Sharon) of Fort Saskatchewan, Dennis (Linda) of Fox Creek, and son-in-law, Lyle (Brenda) of Fox Creek. His sons; Alan of Edmonton, Raymond (JoAnne) of Red Deer, daughters; Brenda (Steve) and Cathy (Bryan) both of Fox Creek, grieve, and will miss his enjoyment of family and love for life. <br /> <br />There are twenty-two grandchildren, thirty-seven great-grandchildren and eight great, great-grandchildren, to continue his mantra of &quot;Make Someone Smile Today&quot;. <br /> <br />Dad served in the British Military during the Second World War, in the European Campaigns, being hospitalized twice. He proudly wore his medals every Remembrance Day. <br /> <br />Cremation has taken place, with internment at a later date. Dad's remembrance will be held at Eventide Funeral Chapel, 4820-45 Street, Red Deer, on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Following, there will be a tea for family and friends at Inglewood Seniors Living, 10 Inglewood Drive, Red Deer. <br /> <br />In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in William&rsquo;s honour may be made directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 6, 5015 48 Street, Red Deer, AB, T4N 1S9 or the Canadian Cancer Society, 101, 6751 52 Avenue, Red Deer, AB, T4N 4K8, or to a charity of your choice. <br /> <br /></div>