Towards the end of the service, guests were invited to write a final farewell message to Don Burnett on his very distinctive coffin.
Everyone has unique handwriting – if you recognise your message and it’s not correct, please let us know in the comments. It would be appreciated.
- “MISSING YOU ALREADY! Sue B Soony B”
- “THANKYOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU HAVE GENEROUSLY DONE OVER THE YEARS! I WILL SINCERELY MISS THE GRUMPY CHEF – Eryn xxxxx”
- “Thanks for the support! See you soon, you’ll be missed Liam xx”
- “The impact of your generosity and love will endure! – Jonathan”
- “Thanks Grandpa. We’ll miss you. I owe you a lot. – Tim”
- “All our love – Annette and Bernie”
- “A truly honest + generous man. – Sandy xx”
- “A LIFE LIVED SO WELL GOÂ SAFELY – Joseph Antonios”
- “MISS YOU HEAPS – DAVID S.”
- “INTEGRITY, HONESTY, TRUST. – DAVID K.”
- “Thanks for being my friend – I owe you a bottle of red! Eve.”
- “Cheers! Sir Don from Radov”
- “Thanks for all the memories love and service Matt”
- “To a great friend and the mayor of McRae Pl. Tim and Sandra”
- “Cheers Don! Andrew Hood”
- “Thanks Don Best Wishes Jen xx”
- “Love you Don Jan and Wendy XX”
- “Thank for everything Love Matt, Kat + Keira xxxx”
- “Thanks Don My Mentor Bruce Kinley”
- “WILL MISS YOU DON ‘B’ Delan Andima”
- “Cherio Don Garingal will remember you what a great life!! Ron & Barb J”
- “Well done Thanks for everything Bob”
- “So much love and Respect Don. You will always be honoured and remembered in our hearts. Love Nic Lyons and Sam Tucker XX”
- “Well done Happy family Great Aramito north Bob TWHYK”
- “Dav XXX D – Good Man”
- “Don, Thanks for the memories and friendship, Dave C”
- “Thank you for being the best Grandfather in the world 🙂 – Will Burnett”
- “Thank you Uncle ‘D'”
- “THANKS BOB FOR EVERYTHING Ror + Rom”
- “Thanks for being you Don with Love Tom & Bev”
- “Thanks for being such a loving and Caring Grandpa – Cam”
- “RIP dear Don – we’ll miss you so much Bale xxx”
- “Thanks for being on the crew Don – Neil Cameron-Smith.”
- “Bye Don – Gaven Willis”
- “Thank you for all your support. A great Uncle RIP”
- “GREAT LIFE DON WE’LL MISS YOU – PAUL MORRIS”
- “Knowing Don was very special SX”
- “We will miss you Big Fella – James”
- “You are already missed Grandpa Don. We love you. Thank you for being so kind and generous. Nicki”
- “BIG boots to fill, but we have the tools to do it thanks to you. Love always, Ant”
- “Goodbye dear friend ..”
- “You will be missed Don! Love the Thompsons.”
- “I will miss you Grandpa. Alex”
- “WE WERE LUCKY TO HAVE YOU AS OUR FRIEND + NEIGHBOUR FOR OVER 25YRS – CHRIS + JOHN XX”
- “Chariots of Fire I’ll remember Cooks’ Kitchen27.9.18 Jane V XX”
- “Don … we’re going to miss you at our meetings! – Wine that is!! Cheers Geoff + Heather.”
- “What a great man Don – Peter + Jennifer”
- “Don, MHP040 thanks you for your tireless service. You will be dearly missed. Russell Davies & Family”
- “See you buddy. Love always, Ginny XXXX OOOO”
- “Thank you Don for being a good, honest, fine human being. We need more like you. Cheers, Alan + Carolyn McDermott”
- “Just ‘thank you’ anything else is verbosity – Peter Q”
- “I salute a true gentleman. Vale Don! Andrew Shell”
- “Goodbye dear friend. Pearl Beach VBFB will always remember and miss you, Shane Chidgey”
