John Burtcher

April 14, 2018

It is with great love and sadness that we have to say goodbye to my father John Burtcher. John passed away April 14th 2018 at Michael Garron Hospital with family by his side. He now joins his parents Jim and Rose Burtcher and is survived by his common law wife Kathy St.Cyr, his 4 children Robin(Andre), Chris(Telva) Julie (John) David (Natasha) and stepdaughter Kelly. Remembered by his 12 grandchildren Justin, Matthew, Cole, Joshua, Douglas, Desiree, Curtis, Carter, Hunter, Essence, Chanel and Ayden. His brothers George and Jimmy(Denise) his sister Ann-Marie(Ray) and lots of cousins, nieces and nephews. John was born 1952 in Glasgow Scotland where he lived until the age of 4. His family then moved to Bournemouth England and then eventually moved to Canada when John was 14. John loved soccer and played all the time in England. He continued to play when he arrived in Canada where he captianed his team to the finals of the Ontario Cup. Unfortunately an injury ended his dream. He continued to kick a ball around and was a coach for many years with the Clairlea Soccer Club. John had a long career in the film industry working for places such as Film House, Nelvana and the Animation House. John was a witty, outgoing and a well-loved man who will be greatly missed by family and friends. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at the legion at 81 Peard Road (Victoria Park & St Clair) on May 12th at 1 p.m.