GARRY WARD BURNETT (BARNEY)

Condolences & Memories (14 entries)

• Garry Burnett...You brought so many memories to our family, new places, new friends. I remember you in your glasses and your smile, telling me how it is, straight up. I never listened, but I had my first shot of tequila in your house with your boy Clayton, I musta been 13 yrs old, grey cup Sunday. What a gathering that one was. Bonfires every single time we went over, a cold beer for my dad, Larry Morgan, always. You took me fishing in Steeprock when no one else wanted to go, either at baseball or hungover, or more likely both!!! I remember the garage in the quarry, I turned 16, and drove my dads chevy down that steep hill off to the side, and got hung up on a boulder, bent the tie rod end, but you laughed and said call so and so, they will come get you out and said you would not tell my ol'man Your ol neighbour, Charley, the Hells Indian on that ol Indian motorbike of his, miss ya Charley too, I guess you guys are fishing and and telling bigger and bigger stories now on the big lake up there. Keep some fresh bait for the rest of us, so when we meet up again, I wont have to tell ya, I forgot the bait again. - Posted by: Ryan Morgan (family friend) on: Mar 01, 2016

• Our deepest sympathy to Denise and family. Workload and cold usually kept us from coming to Steep Rock in winter but we'll never forget how after showing up one evening and getting stuck on the road leading to our cottage Garry showed up and offered help. He plowed the road and our driveway and did not want anything for it. I've been trying to show my appreciation by stopping by every time I come up to Steep Rock ever since. He will be missed. - Posted by: Walter Antos (Seasonal neighbour in Steeprock) on: Feb 27, 2014

• Garry was a wonderful, caring, larger than life character. No one I have ever met worked harder than he did. Gary played hard and enjoyed life to its fullest. My mother had a very special place in her heart for Gary as he did her. You were taken way too early Garry so the Lord must have a big job that needs doing. You will be missed but certainly not forgotten. Rest in peace my friend. To Shannon, Gordie, Clayton, spouses and families - May God keep you strong and keep you close to one another as you deal with this terribly hard and emotional time. - Posted by: Ron Dirr (Cousin in-law) on: Feb 14, 2014

• A story that sticks in my head would be when I was around nine years old and living at our house on 1st street west. I can't remember why, but I seemed to have made dad REALLY mad at me. I ran outside and when he told me to get back inside, I laughed and ran down the path. Dad told his buddies, Jimmy and Danny I believe,that he'd be right back. He got up and chased me down the back path,through the Kinsmen Lake gate and down the car entrance into the park....IN COWBOY BOOTS! After planting his left boot right up my arse,I went for a tumble. Dad picked me up,slapped me on the back and said,"Never thought the ol' man was that fast eh?!" He was right! I never knew those cowboy boots had a high gear. He then put me on his back and way we went,back to the house. As powerful a man as everyone knew him to be,we all knew it was his heart that made him the man people came to love. Dad,you may not be here, but you'll never leave. :-) - Posted by: Clayton burnett (Son) on: Feb 12, 2014

• Another legend has left us, you will never be forgotten! - Posted by: Adam Kardash (Family friend) on: Feb 12, 2014

• Gary was a larger than life person it was a pleasure to know and work with him. Thoughts and prayers to all family members - Posted by: Ron Pridmore (friend) on: Feb 12, 2014

• Uncle Gary was a Great man! loved that man and everything he stood for!! always there to help even when I sunk my seadoo at steeprock he said bring it over and we'll fix it in morning! Well morning came around & I pulled into to his yard around 7:30-8am & he had a 12in hole patched and repaired already! all he said too me was around he we start at 5am! lol lots of love & my thoughts go out to the family - Posted by: Conrad Bonwick (nephew) on: Feb 12, 2014

• Our deepest sympathy to Denise, Gord, Clayton, Shannon and families. Let your memories make you smile during this sad and difficult time. - Posted by: Barry & Cheryl Cameron and family () on: Feb 11, 2014

• My condolences Garry was dear old friend - Posted by: Del Ostafichuk (Friend) on: Feb 11, 2014

• RIP cousin - Posted by: Sandy (Cousin) on: Feb 11, 2014

• Please pass on my sincerest condolences to the family. I certainly enjoyed my years knowing and working with Garry. I have more to say but again bless you all. Garry - Posted by: Garry McLaughlin (Friend and fellow worker.) on: Feb 11, 2014

• MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY.... - Posted by: CHARLOTTE STEWART () on: Feb 11, 2014

• I have fond memories of my uncle Garry. The only man that would have my back. You are the best ever . You'll always be in my heart forever. Oh ya thanks for some of the camping trips. Now please say hello to my 4 favorite women in the world to me Love you forever you will never be forgotten. Love Pam and Danika xoxo. To all my cousins I love you all. - Posted by: pamela goodman (niece) on: Feb 11, 2014

• The Burnett's were a big part of my growing up years, spending time at their house in Stonewall and Steeprock. Lots of great memories, thanks for including me in the great times. Your dad will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers go out to Shannon, Gord and Clayton and their families. - Posted by: Rennie Beil (Friend of the Family) on: Feb 11, 2014