John William Burroughs Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John William Burroughs (Goderich, Ontario), who passed away on January 9, 2020 at the age of 75. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Catherine A. Burroughs (Vacher) and Wesley McKee Burroughs; his grandson Dana William Burroughs; and his sister Donna King. He is survived by: his wife Rita M. Burroughs; his children, Michael J. Burroughs, Jennifer Falconer, Mary Catherine Bolahood (Chris) and Candice Burroughs (Jamie Creighton); his grandchildren, Andrew and Ashley; his great grandchild Roan; his siblings, Norma Alblas (Kevin), Marilyn Brown (Sandy), Carol Reed and Robert Burroughs (Sharon); and his brother-in-law Len King.

Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association gratefully acknowledged and may be arranged through McCallum & Palla Funeral Home, 519-524-7345.