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January 1, 2022
In loving memory ~
On January 1, 2022 Burt Seymour Garretsee of Maple Ridge, BC passed away peacefully at home. He 81 years young.
Burt was born to Donald and Eleanor Garretsee on December 2. 1940. Raised in Prince Edward County in the Village of Consecon, Ontario. Burt worked on his family farm and the Towns Canning Factory. At age 23 he decided to move out to BC. He worked at Schlage Lock Company for many years. Then enjoyed employment as a Bus Driver in the Lower Mainland for 30 years, before retiring at age 65. He worked as a Host for West Coast Express for the following 5 years. Work and play all was fun for Burt. He was in Scouting for many years. He had a great love for Square Dancing with Town 'N' Country Dancers. He attended CLA Maple Ridge for the last 18 years. Burt's love for God, Family and Friends exceeded everything else.Burt is survived by his wife Thelma, daughter Sarah, of Maple Ridge and son Chad, of Victoria, and his sister Dorothy Boudreau of Ottawa Ontario. Also missing him and his humorous ways are his many nieces, nephews and precious grand children. Predeceased by his parents and his brother Joseph Franklin Garretsee. The family would like to thank the Palliative Care team from Fraser Health for their caring, support of not only Burt but for them as well. For Dr. F. Ervin and Dr.T. Cordoni, who were always there for us. For the Fire Department and Ambulance Attendees, especially the two that stayed with us as Burt went to be with our Lord. All of you, your care, will never be forgotten.
Celebration of Burt's Life to be held at: Christian life Assembly, (CLA Maple Ridge) 11756 232nd St. Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6S7 on Saturday April 23, 2022 at 1:00pm
In lieu of flowers, donations may be offered to BC Lung Foundation 2675 Oak Street Vancouver BC V6H 2K2 604-731-5864 http://www.bclung.ca



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Celebration of Life
Saturday, April 23, 2022
1:00 PM
Christian life Assembly, (CLA Maple Ridge) 11756 232nd St. Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6S



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