John Donald Burroughs's obituary , Passed away on January 29, 2026 in Chatham, Ontario

John Donald Burroughs

August 29, 1954 - January 29, 2026 (71 years old)

Chatham, Ontario

John Donald Burroughs's obituary , Passed away on January 29, 2026 in Chatham, Ontario

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John Donald Burroughs

August 29, 1954 - January 29, 2026 (71 years old)

Chatham, Ontario

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John Donald Burroughs Obituary

In loving memory of John Donald Burroughs (Chatham, Ontario), who departed this world on January 29, 2026 at the age of 71. John Donald leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Donald Burroughs to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Everett Burroughs and Barbara Burroughs-Andrews; his brothers, Patrick and Joesph; and his siblings-in-law, Ewart Godfrey and Nancy Rampulla (Charlie).

He is survived by: his girlfriend Bonnie Welch; his children, John (Tara-Lynn), Tawnya Willits (Sean) and Chris Roy (Randy Royal); his grandchildren, Paige, Sheinay, Dominic, Xander, Landon, Launa, Trinity, Cassie, Ethan, Rosalie and Liam; his great grandchildren, Pascal and Cypress; his siblings, Belinda Druer (Fred), April Robins (Harold) and Shane Andrews; his siblings-in-law, Danny Welch (Gerri), Linda Godfrey (Ewart), Jane Decker, Cheryl and Terry; and his cousin Penny Fulmer. He is also survived by un uncle to his many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of John's life will be held at a date to be determined, in lieu of flowers please leave donations with the Wallaceburg Wolves baseball team of Community Living Wallaceburg in memory of John, as John enjoyed his days of cheering and running the bases with his niece Terry Anne of the Wallaceburg Wolves.

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