It is with great sadness that Brad's family announces his passing on November 2, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Hamilton, at the age of 55. Beloved son of Edith Burgess, brother of Nadine Burgess-Sara (Rick) of Coquitlam, BC, Kelly Burgess, and Martin Burgess (Kim) of Hamilton, ON, and uncle of Kevin Vance, Kristy Burgess and great uncle to Saria Burgess. Predeceased by his father, John (Jack) Burgess. Brad is survived by aunts, uncles, and cousins, and a circle of wonderful friends. The family would like to thank the staff at the CCAC, and in particular, his nurses Ann Daughtry, Julia Appleton, and their intern, Chris, for the exceptional home care and support he received, the Hamilton Ambulance Service, and Fire Dept., the staff of the CMU at St. Joe's, and brother in law Rev. Ted Vance, for the love and support. A special and heartfelt thanks to our Mother for devoting the last 55 years of her life to taking such good care of our brother. Family and friends are welcome to visitation at Markey Dermody Funeral Home, 1774 King Street East (at Kenilworth) on Wednesday from 6-9pm and Thursday November 6, 2014 from 10am until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 11am. Interment in Chapel Hill Cemetery to follow. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart and Stroke foundation would be greatly appreciated.
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