Wake Before You Go Go
The Wake for Don Burnett was held at the Ku-ring-gai Bush Fire Brigade in North Wahroonga following the Don’s Farewell Celebration. Photos and more now available. … Continue readingWake Before You Go Go
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Final Messages
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 … Continue readingFinal Messages
Don’s Farewell Celebration
On Wednesday, October 28, 2018, Sue Burnett and family, together with a huge gathering of friends, colleagues and more, said their last farewell to patriarch Don Burnett. The service was held on a beautifully warm spring day in Sydney’s northern suburbs. Here we outline the stories, achievements, and photos that help tell the story of Don Burnett. … Continue readingDon’s Farewell Celebration
Funeral Slideshow
The number of friends and family at the funeral on Wednesday, October 31 was astounding. We hope to cover both the funeral and the wake in a future post over the next few days. Meanwhile, many people asked whether it was possible to see the … Continue readingFuneral Slideshow
Half-mast Flag at RFS
Today a tearful ceremony was held at the sheds of the Ku-ring-gai Rural Fire Service. Don was a Life Member of the brigade and served more than 30 years in every role. A message from Nic Lyons (Captain) is reproduced on this site. Middle son … Continue readingHalf-mast Flag at RFS
Sydney Morning Herald Obituary
Today’s SMH displayed Don’s obituary. Whilst you can add your thoughts to the commercial site, we’d prefer to keep it in-house on the Condolences page. http://tributes.smh.com.au/obituaries/smh-au/obituary.aspx?n=donald-william-burnett&pid=190577493&fhid=32544 It reads in full: BURNETT, Donald William ‘Don’ Late of Turramurra Passed away on October 24, 2018. Aged 83 … Continue readingSydney Morning Herald Obituary
Donations
The Burnett family appreciates the thought of presenting flowers to Sue to remember Don. To extend Don’s legacy into the future, we ask friends of Don to consider donating to the Ku-ring-gai Bush Fire brigade instead. Your funds will go toward purchasing and maintaining equipment … Continue readingDonations
Funeral Announced
A Celebration of Don’s Life will be held in the Magnolia Chapel at the Macquarie Park Crematorium, corner Delhi Road and Plassey Road in North Ryde, on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, commencing at 2pm. Please gather from 1:45pm. No floral tributes, please bring a flower from … Continue readingFuneral Announced
Condolences
A page where the family attempts to gather all the wishes, messages of support and sympathy, from many varied sources. … Continue readingCondolences
Intensive Care Unit
Warning: this page may not be for everyone. It contains graphic content and descriptive text. Day 1 – Thursday 18 Don was transferred to the Cath Lab and ICU on level 6 of Royal North Shore Hospital on the afternoon of Thursday 18th. Sue, James … Continue readingIntensive Care Unit