In Memory of

James

Merritt

Burwell

Obituary for James Merritt Burwell

Burwell, James
Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph's Health Centre in Guelph on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at the age of 79.
Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Scott) for 55 years. Loving father of Susan Ellis (Gord) and Don Burwell (Dawn).
Cherished grandfather of Andrew, Lauren Ellis and Carly Burwell. Dear brother of Robert Burwell (Bonnie).
Predeceased by his parents Donald and Margaret Burwell.
Jim retired from Go Transit after 25 years service. Jim has been a life time member at the United Church Of Canada. He has served as treasurer for many of the churches he attended.
Jim's family will receive friends on Thursday, March 1, 2018 from 10-10:45 a.m. at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, 519-749-8467. The funeral service will take place in the chapel of the funeral home at 11 a.m. followed by a reception. Private interment Parkview Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the M.S. Society would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home).
Visit www.henrywalser.com for Jim's memorial.