Burton Francis Small

SMALL: Burton Francis (1928-2016) Mr. Burton F. Small of Woodward’s Cove, Grand Manan, NB passed away at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Monday, December 12^th, 2016 with his family by his side. He was born the son of the late Walter and Mildred (Lovatt) Small. Burton was a veteran of the Korean War, after the War he returned home to Grand Manan to start his fishing career that lasted until his retirement. Burton was an Honorary Life member of The Grand Manan Rotary Club and a member of the Grand Manan Legion Branch #44. Often you could fine Burton visiting with friends over a cup coffee or around the wharfs.

 Burton is survived by his wife of sixty four years, Rowena (Green) Small, one son Bradley Small of Woodward’s Cove, one daughter Suzanne Sparkes (Dannie) of Cross Creek, NB, six grandchildren, Catherine, Daniel and Sarah Small, and their mother Ann Small, Bradley, Geoffrey and Leanna Sparkes, two great grandchildren Thea Sparkes and Alexander Small, one sister Mary McAlister of Westbrook, Maine and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, one brother Spencer Small, and one sister Jetta Smith.

Visiting will take place from Ells Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 7-9 pm and on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm, the funeral service will be Friday December 16, 2016  from the North Head Baptist Church at 1:00pm with Rev. David Philips officiating.  Donations in Burton’s memory can be made to The North Head Baptist Church, The Legion Branch #44, Grand Manan Rotary Club or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Funeral arrangements are in the care of Ells Funeral Home Inc., 1199 Route 776, Grand Manan, NB E5G 1G2. Condolences, messages of sympathy also may be sent to www.ells.ca or (506)662-3116.