Harold "John" Bursey
October 8, 1938 to March 26, 2023
Obituary
Passed away peacefully with family by his side on March 26, 2023 at the age of 84 at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital. Predeceased by his wife Hilda Bursey (nee Barnes), parents Walter and Elsie Mae Bursey, sisters Maxine Tucker (Ignatius), and Joan Burry (Red).
Left heartbroken but with loving and fond memories his children Michele Walsh (Mike), John Bursey (Susan), Scott Bursey (Denika); beloved grandchildren Ashley, Claire, Laura, Braidon, Brody, and Piper. He will also be missed by his sisters Gloria Efford (Bob), Pam Squires (Albert), and members of the Barnes family and friends. He treasured time spent with his cat Dilly, who kept him company for the past 8 years.
The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the nurses, doctors, and staff of 7 East St. Clare’s for their excellent care of John, and compassion showed to the family.
The family will receive visitors at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Wednesday, March 29 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Thursday, March 30 from 3-7 p.m. Funeral service will be held from the Parish of St. John the Evangelist, Topsail, on Friday, March 31 at 10 a.m. John will be laid to rest in the church cemetery with his wife Hilda.
Flowers accepted, or donations in John’s memory may be made to the War Amps or a charity of one’s choice.
Schedule
Visitations
2-4 p.m. on March 29, 2023
7-9 p.m. on March 29, 2023
3-7 p.m. on March 30, 2023
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
10:00am, Friday March 31st
Parish of St. John the Evangelist, Topsail
Gloria and family,
My sincere condolences to the family , thoughts and prayers with you at this time.
We are so sorry to hear of John’s passing. His smile and sense of humour will be dearly missed, and his kindness will be remembered forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at this difficult time.
Kim, Charlie and Josh Coady
Johnny, Michelle, Scott & Families, we were so very sad to hear of your Dad’s passing. Hold on to those special memories, they will help you through this sad and difficult time. Thinking of you all.
With sincere condolences in your time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May John rest in peace and rise in glory.
So sorry for your loss. .Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad and difficult time..
We were very sad to hear of your father’s passing. Hold close your memories and it will help you through this sad and difficult time.
Michele, John & Scott,
We were saddened to hear of the passing of dear Uncle John. He will be missed and fondly remembered. You are in our thoughts and sending our deepest condolences during this very difficult time.
Glenn & DeAnne Efford
So sorry for your loss Johnny, Michelle and Scott . Our deepest condolences to you and all his family and friends. Treasure all the memories you shared they will certainly help you through this difficult time. Rest In Mr. Bursey, soar high with the angles.
To all of Johns family please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your Dad and grandfather. John was dear friend of my Dad when they worked at NLC
Gloria and family,
So very sorry to hear ofJohn’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Johnny, Michelle and Scott
So sorry to hear about your dad.
Sincerely, Mick Worthman
I know words can’t take away the hurt you’re feeling, but Bob and myself want you to know how much we care. Sending you love and strength in this time of loss.
To the Bursey family;
Sorry to hear about your loss. Sincerest condolences to your family at this difficult time. Thinking of you all.
Jason and Kim