Burness, David Lloyd
May 12th, 1935 - January 4, 2026
David Lloyd Burness passed peacefully on January 4, 2026 in Meaford, Ontario; he was in his 91st year.
Dave will be remembered for his steadfast approach to life! His longevity of 90+ years can be attributed to his unwavering dedication to family and community, a well-balanced diet, exercise (golf!), the great outdoors and a good cold Creemore.
Beloved husband of Helen Burness, caring father, grandfather and great grandfather to Lynn and Wendy (Carl), Branden, Siena, Danielle and Zander respectively.
He will be greatly missed for his wisdom on all subjects far and wide and his sense of humour that was always present as an undercurrent to his seriousness. He will also be missed for his generosity toward the Brookside condo community where he and Helen lived.
As Dave wished, cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held in his honour in Spring 2026 in Meaford.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Meaford Hospital Foundation would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
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Thursday, January 8, 2026
Sir Mr Burness family
Thought and prayers threw this difficult time
Cherish the memories
Ron Murray enjoyed working for u sir
I had the privilege to meet and talk to you many times
When out about walking and stories and smile hello and laughs
God bless till we meet again
God bless all
Ron cherie Murray
Thursday, January 8, 2026
He was a good friend
Friday, January 9, 2026
Dear Lynn, Wendy and family
I am sorry to hear about your Dad.
I had great chats with your parents when
I was working, they were such a lovely couple.
They spoke highly of you girls and their grandchildren.
My sincere condolences.
Friday, January 9, 2026
Sending love to daves family. He was such a kind man. The girls at the kitchen will miss our weekly visits for his steak and mushroom pies. He was the most genuine, kind heart man we have ever met. Rest in sweetest peace dave ❤️
Friday, January 9, 2026
It was a pleasure working with Dave over the years. His dedication to his home exercise program and commitment to staying active is truly admirable. He will be missed by all of the staff here.
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Please accept our deepest condolences to you and your family. Much love, Carolyn & Don
Sunday, January 11, 2026
Dave was a good and loyal friend. We had many a creemore and conversation on the back deck.
Our deepest condolences to the family.
Joan and Shirley
Monday, January 19, 2026
My condolences to Dave’s family and friends. He was a great neighbour and I enjoyed our conversations when I lived at Brookside. He will be missed by many.
Friday, January 30, 2026
I am so sorry to hear this news, just had a friend tell me. He will be missed as a friend. One of my very first customers when I moved to Meaford and opened up a maintance company 35 years ago. Remained with me till his death. We designed and Dave did the engineering with the TSSA and got a variance from the them and saved the Townhouses about a $6000. fee for doing it. I will miss him walking by my house and stopping for a chat as well. Heaven got a good man in Dave.