Obituary of John A. Burnett

Burnett, John Anthony Owner, John A. Burnett Ltd. October 21st, 1932- July 10, 2016 ‘A success from the start and humble to the end.’ Peacefully at the Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital Ottawa, surrounded by his family, on July 10th, 2016. John Burnett of Renfrew, in his 84th year. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Rita (nee Murphy) for 58 years. Much loved and respected father of Shirley-Ann Holley (Bernard), John (Lenora nee Pollet), Mary-Liz (Jennifer Latham), Margaret and Tom (Marilyn nee Agnew). Cherished Grandpa of Hannah, Delaney and Caroline Holley, Aimee (Gabe Baribeau), Annie, Liam and Lucas Burnett and Jack and Thos Burnett. Dear brother of Kelvin (the late Joan), Bill (Nora), Lorne (Nora), Earl (Ann), Dolly (Tom Clarke), Art (Lola), Ambrose (Darlene) and the late Emmett (Sheila). Dear brother-in -law of Tony Murphy (Helen), Helen Moloughney (Carmen) and the late Theresa and Tommie McKenna, Grant and Audrey Murphy and Mary and Goldie Mohr. John will be deeply missed by his nieces, nephews and friends as well as employees and customers of John A. Burnett Ltd, which he operated for over 50 years. Visitations at the Goulet Funeral Home, 310 Argyle St. S, Renfrew Ontario, on Wednesday July 13th 7-9 p.m. and Thursday July 14th 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and after 9 a.m. on Friday July 15th. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Church, Friday July 15th at 11 a.m. Internment Parish Cemetery. In memory of John, donations to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences/donations: www.gouletfuneralhome.com. Knights of Columbus are requested to assemble on Thursday July 14th at 8:30 pm for fraternal prayers. "Your devotion and integrity, a gift to us all"