Joseph Van Buskirk
Died: September 2, 2019 | Place: Burlington, Ontario
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VAN BUSKIRK, Joseph Marshall….
It is with teary eyes yet grateful hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Joseph Marshall Van Buskirk in Burlington, Ontario on Monday, September 2, 2019 in his 105th year. His spirit and will to live was present to the very end. Joseph has been reunited with the love of his life, Lucy, who he has missed deeply and spoke of tenderly since her passing in February 1986. Saying goodbye with heavy hearts are his children; Richard M. Van Buskirk and Nancy V. Murray and her husband James Mink. Left holding years of memories are his grandchildren; Kelly (Phil), Katie, Alexis, Paul (Rena), Scott (Hiromi), John (Claire) and Jennifer. Joseph was blessed to be a great grandpa of Mary, Sarah, Sullivan, Sheppard, Kipling, Nina, Luke and Jack. Waiting to greet him on the next part of his journey are his parents Floyd and Corinne Van Buskirk, his brothers Doug and Floyd and his sisters Blanche and Margaret. Joseph was born in Montreal, Quebec and was a long-time resident of London, Ontario and a long-term employee of John H. Labatt Ltd. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 8, 2019 from 12-2 pm followed by the funeral service at 2 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Interment will be held on Monday, September 9, 2019 at 11 am at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. In memory of his beloved Lucy and in lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate any donations going to the Canadian Cancer Society, 201 King Street, London, ON N6A 1C9. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
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So sorry for your loss Nancy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. You will have your memories forever!
Thinking of you all at this sad time and with memories of Grandpa coming to visit on Newbold Court! Mary, Guido, Catherine, Gillian and Justine
Dear Rick, Nancy and James, Kelly and Phil, Katie, Alexis, Paul and Rena,Scott and Hiromi, John and Claire, and Jennifer and each precious great grandchild; We were very sad to hear of ‘Dad’s’ and ‘Grandpa’s’ passing. We share in your loss and will always treasure our memories of him with love. We remember fondly his cute giggle and the sweet hesitant way he told funny little stories, and we appreciated his delight in spending time with family. We also appreciated his sense of honour throughout life and his integrity. He always valued what was right, even down to a clean orderly house! You all will be in our thoughts and prayers as you now face life without him. You have been blessed with a wonderful father and grandfather for a very long time. We believe God blessed him with an exceptionally long life for a reason, and all these memories over so many years will give you much to reflect on. We pray that in the days ahead, with each treasured memory, your tears may be turned into joy. With our love always, Rick, Georgia, Kristi and Lexi
Nancy, Jim and Family,
My most sincere condolences to you all. I am very saddened by the loss of Mr. Van Buskirk. I am so honoured to have known him. His kindness, smile, generosity and most of all his humour and jokes will be missed. May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead.
Dina