WHYNOT – Burton William, 89, of Liverpool, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on Thursday, August 3, 2023.
Born in Liverpool, Burton was a son of the late Kenneth Charles Whynot and Florence (Stewart) Westhaver-Whynot.
Burton was employed with the Department of Transportation for many years as a snowplow operator. He also owned his own gravel truck and he also enjoyed working with his sons, Chris & James doing tree removals and driveway sealing. Burton was a horse lover, he spent most of his life around horses. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who got joy from his family and was so proud of their accomplishments. He was loved and will be greatly missed.
Burton is survived by daughters, Judy (Vic) Westhaver of Mersey Point, Janet (Bobby) Roy, Jane (Earl) Roy and Angela (Wade) Oxner all of Liverpool; sons, Chris (Kim) and James (Pauline) both of Liverpool; Many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; sisters Dorothy (Milton) Dorey of Mader’s Cove, Hazel Roach of Halifax, Rita (Bill) Wells of Liverpool; brothers, Mike (Debbie) of Dartmouth, Freeman (Anna) of Liverpool; many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Burton was predeceased by his loving wife, Jean; sisters Elsie Ingram, Lizzie Slauenwhite, Rhoda Whynot and Florrie Whynot, brothers Donald Stewart, Leo Westhaver, Kenneth Whynot, Daniel Whynot and Harold Whynot.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool, N.S. At Burton’s request, there will be no funeral service. No flowers by request, donations may be made to the Queens General Hospital Foundation. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.chandlersfuneral.com
The family would like to send a special thank you to Dr. Freeman and all the nurses and staff at Queens General Hospital for all their special care and compassion.
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Eleanor Roberts
We would like to offer our sincere condolences to Burt’s family. To Angela, Wade, Kyle and Ryan he will be a great loss and left you with wonderful memories. May these memories help you through this difficult time. Know in your hearts he is with his beloved wife. So sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do for you please do not hesitate to ask.
Love always,
Sherman, Eleanor and Jake Roberts
Leo Westhaver
To all of Burt’s family,so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed when Burt would stop by to visit mom and dad. Very sad time for us all. He is with Jean now. Rip Burt.
Leo &Jacky
Peggy Hatt
To Burt’s family
So sorry for your loss .Please accept my deepest sympathies . Keep your memories close.
Sincerely Peggy Hatt
Kathryn and Tony Dagley
So sorry for your loss he was a very nice man
joe and linda backman
So sorry to hear of your dads passing . Our condolences to Jane and the rest of the family.
Helen & David Fox
Sending condolences to all of Burts family. We’re so sorry for your loss. I’m sure he’s happy now to be with Jeanie. RIP
Mike & Louann
James& Pauline & Natasha, Chris & Kim and family, Janie and family, Janet &family,Angela &family , Judy and family. Mike and I are so very sorry to hear of Burts passing. He was a good man as all the nephews including Mike speaks well of him. We know this is a great loss for you all and our deepest sympathy to you all. Thinking of you.
irving and Jeanette Whynot
Chris .James and all the family .Sorry to hear about your loss .Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Robbie & Gail Whynot
To the family
Sorry to hear of Burt’s passing. Had many conversations over the years. He will be missed . Sending condolences
Kimberly wamboldt
To all of the family I am so sorry for you’re loss he will be greatly missed by many
Linda Moulton
Judy, Janie, Janet, Angela, James and Chris,. When i was typing your names it reminded me of Burt calling the girls..Judy Janie Janet ..oh Jane-et, one of you come here….he was famous for asking us kids to comb his hair for 5 minutes , if we did he would take us to the beach..4 minutes in he fired all of us pinching our cheeks until we reacted.So many memories to mention. He was your Dad and the neighborhood Dad, loved by all!! Keep your memories close, it will help during this very sad time. In my thoughts ❤️
Raymond and Muriel Whynot
So very sorry for Bert’s passing He surely will be missed by all who knew him Another a great person in our community gone He will be now with his loving wife Jeanie
Janette Wamboldt
To James,Pauline And Family,
There was one thing you could count on in the evenings…when you drove by James’s,Burt would usually be visiting his son out back by the garage where it was cool in the summers.Father and son had their love for horses in common and had that to talk about…they both had beautiful horses.RIP Burt
Nancy Wamboldt & Family
To Burt’s Family,
Burt’s son married my daughter.All was well.We’ve known Burt and his wife for decades.We met up at family gatherings over the years many times.Great memories!Kind people Great people.RIP Burt
Gordon and Jackie Eisnor
To Bert’s family.Our sincere condolences to all Bert’s family.I’m sure he will be greatly missed.
Leanne & Kenny
To all the family I am sorry to hear about Burt.He will be missed.Think about all the good times and keep the memories close
Bonnie dalby flemming
Judy,janet,janie,angela,chris and james your dad was a wonderful person who felt like a 2nd dad to me…we would have to comb his hair and find a 4 leaf clover before he would take us all to the beach..a special memory of mine…and boy could he yoddle..you are all in my thoughts at this sad time..big hugs to all of you ❤❤
Viv Croft (Whynot)
Another icon gone to heaven…..so sorry for your loss.
Jeff and Erin Ingram
To the family
We are so sorry to hear of Burt’s passing. Thinking of all of you guys at this time.
Wayne E Orme
To Burt’s Family
We were so sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. Wendy as many a great story about growing up across the road. Please accept our heart felt condolences and keep the good memories close to your hearts.
Wayne and Wendy Orme
clyde trimper
so sorry for your loss he’s flying with the angels he will watch over you all stay strong
Valerie Rhyno
To all of the family.
I am sending my deepest condolences on the loss of your father. Thinking of you during this very difficult time.
irving and Jeanette Whynot
So sorry for your loss
Doots
Sorry to hear of Burt’s passing. Condolences to the family.
Brenda Lawrence
Condolences to Burtons family.
Sorry to hear of your loss .
May he Rest In Peace .
Sincerely Brenda
John Dexter and Family
To all the family
Sorry to hear of your loss.Take care of one another
Rodney Knox
Condolences to you James and all Burts Family for your loss.
TONY ROY
condolence to burt’s family sorry for your loss
David & Judy Whynott of mersey point
To all of Burts family we send our deepest condolences. Burt was a great guy and always friendly to talk with when you saw him. He will be missed by his many friends and family. Bless you all at this sad time.
Willard and Peggy Woodworth
Judy,Janet,Jane,Chris and James,
Sending our condolences.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Darren Horton
My condolences to the family.
Diane and Donald White
Condolences to all the family, sad time.
Julie Huskins Whynot
So very sorry for your loss. God Bless