Maxwell Burk

The family of Maxwell Burk (Poppa, Mac, and Max), are deeply saddened to announce his passing on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Haliburton Hospital, in his 100th year. Loved by his late wife Connie (Bennett). Loving father to Roy (Julie), Ross (Laurie) and Lorrie (Larry). Fondly remembered by his grandchildren Sarah (Devin), Bradford (Krystle), Jeff (Katelyn), Sammi, Rachel (Carl), Heidi (Blair), Jessie (Jon), and great-grandchildren Kenzie, Jaxon, Zaylee, Nathan, Maxwell, Lexi, and Ottlie. He is predeceased by his great grandson Parker, by his parents, Rowena (Rue) and Robert Burk, and his siblings Dave (Audrey), Pearl (George), Bessie (Frank) and Harry (Margaret). Mac is survived by his sister-in-law Marlene (Jim). He will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews and his grumpy cat Squeaks.

Mac loved and was loved by the congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, also having an extra special love for Eddie, Barry, Travis, and Don.

Mac loved to golf, play cribbage and was an avid watcher of curling and hockey (a constant supporter of the Maple Leafs). After the passing of Connie, he learned to bake an exceptional butter tart, peanut butter cookie, and sticky buns. At the age of 95 (during COVID) he learned (with great determination) how to Zoom into the weekly Jehovah’s Witnesses meetings. He was born in Lochlin and lived his entire life in Haliburton County. Mac worked as a butcher most of his life, teaching several others the trade and it was through this that he made countless friends in the Community. He was also the fixer and builder of many things. It was a well lived and much loved 99 + years. Mac will be greatly missed.

Visitation & Funeral Service

Friends and family are invited to call at the HALIBURTON COMMUNITY FUNERAL HOME 13523 Hwy. #118, Haliburton, Ontario (705) 457-9209 on Wednesday morning, April 17, 2024, for a Funeral Service in the Chapel at 11 o'clock. (Visitation two hours prior from 9 to 11 o'clock) Interment will take place at Ingoldsby Cemetery.  For those wishing to join the family virtually please follow the enclosed link https://join.skype.com/gh3Y38bth6e4 As an expression of sympathy, donations to Haliburton Highlands Health Services Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

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