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Rob D posted a condolence
Saturday, February 22, 2025
I just found out about this - Im sorry for your loss and sad to hear.
Bill gave me my first real job and I still remember being sat down and told by Alan Green that it my responsibility to learn as much as I possibly could from Bill before he retired.
"You use to drive me nuts, constantly with your questions non stop but after a while I started realizing I hadn't seen or heard from you in days and I started to have to track you down to see how things were going" - biggest compliment I've ever received till that point in my life
To date, still the best Boss I ever had.
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Nettie Mooney posted a condolence
Sunday, December 22, 2024
I remember when Bill was first born, I held him in my arms and he was a beautiful baby boy. He grew up to be a successful, well educated man. There will always be spot in my heart for Bill.
Love,
Aunt Nettie
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Randy Mooney posted a condolence
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Our condolences to Bill's family. Our hearts are with you during this difficult time. Thinking of you.
Love,
Randy and Cori Mooney
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Randy Mooney donated to London Health Science Foundation
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Thinking of you
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Don MacLean posted a condolence
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Dear Sharon and family, We were so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Thinking of you all. Pat and Don MacLean
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Brian and Mary-Jo Gilmore, Nanaimo, BC posted a condolence
Saturday, December 21, 2024
We express condolences Sharon and family and all those held dear.
I worked closely with Bill on rail projects to move finished locomotives to many parts of the world. Bill and I travelled far and wide. We worked well together and I got to know the man - a man of integrity,always pleasant and ready to talk with pride about his girls Erin and Shanna.
May you rest in peace friend
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Anonymous planted a tree in memory of Bill Burns
Saturday, December 21, 2024
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Maggie vandenBroek posted a condolence
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Dear Sharon,
My condolences to you and your family at this sad time. I’ve known Bill for 30 years. Such a gentle and caring man. He will be missed.
Maggie vandenBroek
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Bill and Mary Kienapple posted a condolence
Saturday, December 21, 2024
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. We knew him at GMD for many years and he was always very pleasant, good natured and helpful. We hope he is taking many rail journeys “up there” and enjoying the views. Our condolences to his family at this sad time. Bill and Mary Kienapple
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Roger and Kate Robbins donated to London Health Science Foundation
Friday, December 20, 2024
Sharon, our thoughts and prayer are with you and your family. May the wonderful memories of Bill comfort you.
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Linda Knowles donated to London Health Science Foundation
Friday, December 20, 2024
This donation is made in Loving Memory of Bill .
With Love and Deepest Sympathy Linda & Peter Knowles
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Mary Corman posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2024
Sharon & family
My sincere condolences to you and your family for your loss. Bill will be greatly missed by all his family & friends, he was always friendly when we met at the Myeloma meetings. I am sorry I will not be able to attend visitation or service. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time
Mary Corman
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Roy Gardner posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2024
Our condolences to the Burns family. I got to know Bill from our years at General Motors Diesel. He always had a big smile, the most friendly person one would ever want to meet, and as noted was well known in many parts of the world for his demeanour and expertise in Transportation. Bill was a very highly specialized transportation expert and no assignment was too big or difficult for Bill to handle. He will be sorely missed by all.
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Joan Mackintosh posted a condolence
Thursday, December 19, 2024
My deepest condolences to the Burns' family. I worked with Bill at GM/GD Defence and had the opportunity to travel to Switzerland with Bill. He took the time to tour me around and show me points of interest. He was truly in love with Switzerland and we had an opportunity to take the train to Lucerne and travel the mountains by train. As a result, I too now love Switzerland almost as much as Bill did. Bill had such an easy-going way with him --- nothing seemed to stress him out. I'm so glad that I made that business trip with him and that he took the time to show me the Switzerland he loved. He will be missed. Travel far and wide on the other side Bill ... heaven must have needed a good tour guide.
Joan Mackintosh
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Victor Salem posted a condolence
Thursday, December 19, 2024
To Sharon, Erin and Shanna, our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Bill was a great man and he will be very much missed. His strength through all of this was awe inspiring and unbelievable to witness.
We hope that knowing he is at peace, and at the front of his train, comforts you through this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love - Marie and Vic
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Linda Jongeneelen posted a condolence
Thursday, December 19, 2024
There is no words to express the sadness and heartfelt feelings that the family and friends are feeling and enduring at this time. My heart goes out to everyone that shared in Bill's wonderful life and thinking of everyone at this time. Bill was a great man always had a smile on his face, a wonderful co-worker at GM and a good friend. I'm truly thankful that I had the pleasure working with Bill and our happy chats we had :). Yes after Electro-Motive closed the doors still kept in touch but life got busy and wasn't in touch as much. Sharon, Erin, Shanna I'm truly here for you all if you need anything. Sending Love, Hugs and Prayers. RIP Bill you will be so missed xo
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Thursday, December 19, 2024
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Dear Sharon, Erin and Shanna, it is with deep remorse that we send our heartfelt condolences for the loss of your husband and father. Bill was a highly respected and loved long time work colleague and friend who will be missed. May he forever rest in the peaceful, loving arms of our Lord. Linda & Terry McBride
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Thursday, December 19, 2024
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Wednesday, December 18, 2024
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