Obituaries

Our sympathies to you Margaret and family. Your family was important in the activities of our family for years and we appreciated Gene's contribution to the church vocally and visually.

Our deepest sympathy to Margaret and the Burchill family. Many memories of years gone by.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Margaret and family. We will remember Gene for his beautiful handcrafted banners at the church.

When I first took up my position in Chemistry at the University of Manitoba, Gene Burchill was in the office next door to mine. He was always supportive, willing to help me, to share a story or to listen when I needed to unload. He was a gentle presence in our department until his retirement. I was always happy to see him on the occasions he visited us, and we appreciated the gift of one of his quilts which hangs in our office to this day. He will be missed. My sympathy to Gene's family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Margaret and family. Gene will be greatly missed and leaves a remarkable legacy in his artworks for us to enjoy. Just a couple of years ago, we visited one of Gene's art and quilt shows at the University of Manitoba, and we were totally inspired by his courage and creative spirit that never gave up.

Bob Dylan lyrics…As I travel down life's pathwayKnow not what the years may holdAs I ponder hopes grow fonderPrecious memories flood my soulPrecious memories how they lingerHow they ever flood my soulIn the stillness of the midnightPrecious memories sacred scenes unfold.Precious father loving motherGlide across the lonely yearsAnd old home scenes of my childhoodIn fond memories appearsPrecious memories how they lingerHow they ever flood my soulIn the stillness of the midnightPrecious memories sacred scenes unfold.We are the Miller girls. We lived ¼ mile from the Burchill homestead in northern Saskatchewan. We were closely knit in our childhood and preteen years. We walked to school together, enjoyed games together, and sang and danced together. We have been apart for many years but never will forget the times we shared. The Burchill boys were like brothers to us, as we were four girls in our family.Deepest sympathy and love to Margaret and family, Gordon, Bob, Ruth and Marian.Vera Billey-Flint, Michigan, Lorna Anderson-Saskatoon, SK, Joan Stolar-Saskatoon, SK, Joyce Rice-Auburn, Washington.

To Bob & GordonOur childhood friends and family members are becoming few and far between. It gets a little lonely at times doesn't it?Thanks for the e-mail

Gene belonged to the generation born in the wildness and isolation of the Canadian prairie, imbued with a work ethic and appreciation of all things. Multi-talented, devoted, a scientist who also knit, made quilts and sang, an excellent athlete, and a kind and helpful neighbour. A dapper and accomplished man with a wry sense of humour. My most heartfelt condolences to Margaret and all the family. It is a loss for all of us.Lorelei (family friend and former neighbour)

I was deeply saddened to hear of Gene's death but also had a sense of relief that his suffering was over.....he was indeed a Renaissance Man.....his accomplishments will always be a great remembrance for his family and friends and he will be sorely missed....My condolences to Margaret and the family....my thoughts are always with you even though we are far apart.

Mr Burchill will be sadly missed. I have several of his quilt patterns, and enjoyed the times he would come in to NWF and purchase fabric and share his expertise.

All our best wishes to Margaret and the family at the loss of Gene. He was a great neighbour and we always admired his biking wardrobe. Love, The Robsons from Victoria BC.