Obituary of Donald Joseph Burchill

Burchill, Donald Joseph - 76 With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our father Don Burchill on 19 March 2017. Don (Donnie) was born in Saint John, New Brunswick on St. Patrick’s Day, 17 March, 1941. Don graduated from St. Malachy’s Memorial High School and Saint John Vocational School before joining the Lancaster Police Force, which amalgamated with what is now the Saint John Police Department. Dad left the police force but always cherished his time on the Lancaster force and remained a police officer at heart. Don was raised in Milford and spent many years living on the West Side and Maces Bay. He resided in the Welsford area before his passing. Don was predeceased by his partner Sharon Hatfield and his parents Dennis and Pauline (Kelly) Burchill of West Saint John. Don is survived by his favorite child and stunningly beautiful daughter Marina Burchill and average looking son Neil Burchill (both of Fredericton). His clever and awkwardly witty oldest son Nick Burchill resides in Halifax. His successful, athletic and occasionally irreverent youngest son Michael Burchill lives in Calgary. Don was a proud and devoted grandfather to his six beautiful grandkids: Kaitlyn, Aleks, Owen, Vanessa, Colin and Ella. They were the light of his life and he was an amazing Grampy. Don’s family would like to extend their gratitude and respect to the staff of St. Joseph's Hospital in Saint John for the exceptional care given to him. The family deeply appreciates the condolences, sincere thoughts, prayers and respect that have been shared with them since his passing. He will never be forgotten and the memories of him will be as strong and one-of-a-kind as he was. All services will be held privately. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Brenan’s Bay View Funeral Home, 1461 Manawagonish Road, West Saint John (634-7425). For those who wish, remembrances may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. We love you Dad.