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George "Potsy" Burrows

June 13, 1918 — January 8, 2023

George "Potsy" Burrows

BURROWS, George “Potsy”
June 13, 1918 – January 8, 2023

Predeceased by his adoring wife, Rosa. Wonderful Dad to Carole (Bryan), Harvey, and Valerie (Rhys). Predeceased by his daughter Maxine (Miller) and son Ron Kerr. Loving Grandfather to Debbie (Pat), Steve (Donna), Holly, Ashley, Kevin, Kathy, Karen, Kelly, Terry, Scott and Tammy. Predeceased by grandchildren Todd and Ken. Great-Grandfather to many and fantastically many great, great-grandchildren.

Visitation will take place at the Ward Funeral Home “Brampton Chapel” 52 Main Street South, Brampton from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 15, 2023 with a Legion Service to follow at 5:00 p.m.
A Masonic Memorial Service will take place at the Brampton Masonic Centre on Saturday, Jan. 21st at 1:00 p.m.

A Funeral Service will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 44 Church St East, Brampton on Monday, January 16 with an hour of visitation beginning at 12:30 p.m. with the Funeral Service to follow at 1:30 p.m.

A Reception will take place following the Service at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 15 located at 80 Mary Street, Brampton.

Cremation and Private Burial to follow at a later date.

Please consider making a donation to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 15 and the Ladies Auxiliary (Potsy’s Girls) in George’s memory.
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Past Services

Visitation

Sunday, January 15, 2023

1:00 - 5:00 pm (Eastern time)

Ward Funeral Home, "Brampton Chapel"

52 Main Street South, Brampton, ON L6W 2C5



Legion Service to be held on Sunday, Jan. 15th at 5:00 P.M.
-Ward Funeral Home, Brampton Chapel

Masonic Memorial Service to be held on Saturday, Jan. 21st at 1:00 P.M.
-Brampton Masonic Centre, 955 Clark Blvd,

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Second Visitation

Monday, January 16, 2023

12:30 - 1:30 pm (Eastern time)

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church - Brampton

44 Church Street East, Brampton, ON L6V 4A8



Legion Service to be held on Sunday, Jan. 15th at 5:00 P.M.
-Ward Funeral Home, Brampton Chapel

Masonic Memorial Service to be held on Saturday, Jan. 21st at 1:00 P.M.
-Brampton Masonic Centre, 955 Clark Blvd,

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Service

Monday, January 16, 2023

Starts at 1:30 pm (Eastern time)

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church - Brampton

44 Church Street East, Brampton, ON L6V 4A8



Legion Service to be held on Sunday, Jan. 15th at 5:00 P.M.
-Ward Funeral Home, Brampton Chapel

Masonic Memorial Service to be held on Saturday, Jan. 21st at 1:00 P.M.
-Brampton Masonic Centre, 955 Clark Blvd,

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Reception

Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 15

80 Mary Street, Brampton, ON L6W 2R3

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