Obituary of Dr. Norman C. Burnett

Rev. Dr. Norman C. Burnett passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, July 27, 2003 at Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John, he was the son of the late William Burnett and Florence (Ennis) (Burnett) Carr. Besides his wife Eleanor (Young) he is survived by his three daughters, Sharron Guptill (Murray) of Grand Manan, Pamela Ferguson (Robert) of Burlington, ON and Deborah Burke (Robert) of Halifax, NS; sister Clara Day, Burlington, ON; five grandchildren, Dennis (Louise) Guptill, Ward (Elaine) Guptill, Jason (Natalie) Burke, Jilaine and Amanda Ferguson; five great grandchildren; sister-in-law Victoria Burnett, brother-in-law, Clyde Young (Marjorie); several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by grandson, Galand Guptill and brother Gordon Burnett. Rev. Burnett was a Baptist Minister serving in various churches throughout New Brunswick and Maine including Lower Millstream, Collina, Head of Millstream, Snider Mountain, Kierstead Mountain, Apohaqui, Flatlands, Mann Settlement, St. Laurent de Matepedia West, McDavid Mountain, Sillarsville, Quebec, Tracey Mills, Knoxford, Monticello, Maine, Deer Island, Fairhaven, Lamberts Cove, Chocolate Cove. Following his retirement, Rev. Burnett served at St. Matthew's Presbyterian Church in Saint John, to later be named as Honourary Minister Emeritus. He was president of Seagulls of Market Square Senior Citizens Club, Saint John, Former President of M.S. Society, Saint John City; Always helping the needy in their time of loss, supplying spiritual needs as well as food and clothing through the church. Provided food to various food banks, Romero House; Contributor to Citizen, Bugle, Sussex (Kings Co. Record); Observer (Hartland), Quoddy Tides (Deer Island); Weekly sermonetts, Saint John Telegraph Journal. Volunteer with the Red Cross. Served as Director Word of Faith Bible College, St. John the Baptist Fellowship; President of Home and School Association, Centreville, NB, Frequent visitor of radio stations with morning devotions ? C.K.N.B., Campbellton, C.J.C.J. Woodstock, NB; Radio Program ? president of the South Aroostook District Sunday School Association. W.H.O.H. ? Bible story program for boys and girls. Welcome Home Mission, Montreal, Quebec; Montreal Expo- Counsellor for Billy Graham Pavilion. General Chairman, Canadian Red Cross Society Carleton County, NB. Telephone Counsellor, 100 Huntley Street, Crossroads Christian Communications. Resting at Brenan's Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Tuesday, July 29, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at St. Matthews Presbyterian Church, 90 Douglas Avenue on Wednesday, July 30, 2003 at 12:00 noon. Interment in St. Martin's Community Cemetery. Remembrances to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, St. Matthews Presbyterian Church or the Gideon Memorial Bible Plan would be appreciated.