UPDATED: Age 38, Margaree Harbour. It is with great sorrow that we, the family of Rodney John Burns, announce his sudden passing on Monday, August 9, 2021 in Vancouver, B.C.
Rodney was the eldest son of Colleen (Kennedy) and the late John Roderick Burns.
Rodney was a very strong and passionate man who loved his family unconditionally. He was most recently employed by ITL Diamond Drilling Ltd. in Smithers, B.C. His heart, however, was on the ocean, fishing alongside his family, whenever he could. Rodney loved the gym and working out. It gave him peace and fulfilled his childhood dream of becoming like his favorite kid’s show hero, “He Man”, a show he still enjoyed as an adult, as well as “The Three Ninjas”, who of course, were he and his two brothers. They will forever Be.
Rodney enjoyed being the life of the party, and underneath all those muscles and tough guy exterior, was a man with a really decent heart, and a man who knew great loss in his life but did his very best to comfort others with his huge, charming smile and crushing hugs.
Besides his mother, Colleen, Rodney is survived by his brothers, Howard (Melanie), and Chris (Jenn); fiancé, Brandi Campbell; nieces, Jailyne and Breah; nephew, Avery, and Brandi’s children, Gabe and Austin; as well as many aunts and uncles.
Besides his father, Johnny, he was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Roddie and Annie Burns, and maternal grandparents, Edward and Betty Kennedy; step-father, Richard Aucoin, and aunt Linda LeBlanc.
The family would like to express its sincere gratitude and appreciation to the endless number of people who have reached out and shared stories, provided food and offered words of support.
Cremation has taken place as per Rodney’s wishes. A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 3rd, 2021 at 2:00pm in St. Michael’s Cemetery, East Margaree. Donations may be made, in Rodney’s memory, to Mental Health/Addiction Services, Canadian Cancer Society, or a charity of choice. Family flowers only please.
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Thinking of you all and sending my condolences. There just are no words to describe your loss. Much love…
Colleen,
I am so sorry to hear of this great loss. There can not be any greater pain than the loss of a child .It is not the natural order of things. I will be praying.
Margaret
Colleen and family, so sorry for your loss. Condolences from your NB family.
Dear Colleen, Howard, Chris and families. I was so sad to hear of Rodney’s sudden passing. He has always held a special place in my heart and although he struggled, he brought joy and laughter to many as well. I will always think of him when I am out in the water – I know that was his favorite place to be. I am very sorry for your loss, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincere Condolences to you , Howard,Chris and families for your loss of your son Rodney. May he Rest in Peace. Hugs .
God bless your family Colleen. Rodney always had a smile and kind words. May he truly Rest In Peace.
Colleen and family…so sorry for your loss. May God give you strength to get through this.
Soooo sorry for your Loss Colleen and family! My thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times.
With Love,
Owen & Nastasha Shaw
Sincere condolences to the whole family and friends. Sending so much love to you all xo
With deep sadness I acknowledge the sudden passing of Rodney He was a very special person whose bright-eyed smile and kind sense of humour lifted the lives of many of us Colleen,Howard, and Chris and families, you will be remembered in my thoughts and prayers .
Much love and many hugs , Colleen, to you and yours. Lois B.
So very sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed.
Colleen so very sorry to hear about your loss.
So very sorry for your loss. Our condolences.
Colleen & family, my condolences to all of you.
I’m sending my sincere condolences to Colleen, Howard ( Melanie), Chris ( Jenn) and extended family. Rest in Peace my friend, Rodney.
Our deepest sympathy to You Colleen, Howard, Chris and families on your very sudden loss…our thoughts and prayers are with you
soooo sorry for your lost Colleen a child should not be gone before us know that your in our thoughts and prayers for you and your family
Sending our deepest condolences to everyone!
Colleen i was so sorry to hear of this sad news i knew the boys since they were babies our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Dear Colleen & Family, So very sorry to here of your Son’s passing. Sending love your way 💜
My deepest condolences for the loss of your beautiful son. May he live in your hearts forever. With love from Yvonne Burns and Sandra Thurier (née Burns)
My deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your son. I pray memories of happy times together will help to lighten the pain you feel and the love of family and friends will provide comfort through this challenging time.
I was a childhood friend who went to school with his younger brother I send my deepest sympathy to the burn family and to Brandi Campbell may he watch over u from the heavens above
I am so deeply sorry for your loss and hope in time all your precious memories will be comforting, until then May God hold you all in hollow of his hand. Tom Blanchard (Talbot House)
Rose and I offer our sincere condolences on the loss of your son Colleen. I doubt that you know us but we knew Johnny, Roddy and Annie Jane very well.
I am so saddened to learn of Rodney’s passing. I remember him well and fondly. My heart hurts for Colleen and his brothers and extended family. God bless and may he Rest In Peace.
Colleen & Family
We are so very sadden to hear of Rodneys sudden passing , our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time.
With deepest sympathy
Larry & Yvonne
My deepest condolences to Family and Friends. Rodney was a great guy with a heart of gold.
My sincere condolences sent your way Colleen. We were beyond saddened to hear of your son’s passing. Love and prayers sent from all your friends and our family in Catalone. 💔
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jisele and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers💚
Our deepest sympathy to You Colleen, Howard, Chris and families on your very sudden loss…our thoughts and prayers are with you
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