David Brian Burns
July 16, 2026
Died peacefully at home, surrounded by friends and family on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Predeceased by his wife, Sandi (2026) and his father, William Burns (1982). Deeply mourned by his children Drew, Kam (Taylor) and Ashleigh. Grandad will be greatly missed by Lilliana (Alex) and Bentley Travis, Neveah Lesage-Rosewell, and Zoey, Cassy and Jackson. David will be missed by his mother, Lois Burns (née Fairbairn), siblings Paul (Margaret) and Doug, as well as many nieces and nephews.
David was a lifelong member of Scouts Canada. He worked with youth in the Scout section and supported adult volunteers at all levels. His experience over 50 years assisted many youth and volunteers throughout the years. This commitment resulted in David being awarded the Bar to the Silver Acorn by Scouts Canada in 2015 and the Award of Fortitude in 2022.
A visitation will be held at Westview Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 709 Wonderland Road North, London on Friday, July 17, 2026 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Family and friends will gather to celebrate his life at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, 1246 Oxford Street West, London on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Immediately following will be a reception. Interment will take place on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery, London.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Scouts Canada’s No One Left Behind fund would be appreciated.
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David was an incredibly loved and wonderful Grandad to my children Bentley and Lilliana. He was a kind and patient human to not just me, Lilly and Bentley but to all of my children (who also referred to him as grandad) even in challenging times. He was a role model to all who anyone could talk to without judgement and will be so missed by all.
I met David in 1982. We were neighbours for a while on Culver Drive and scouters for many years in the London area. David even came to the first cub camp I was in charge of to support me as I was a fairly new scouter. Many years of memories. Sleep well my friend.
David was a dear friend for many years. We shared many memories of scouting, hiking and tales around a campfire. We shared many construction projects, rebuilding parts of the riverside house and often our antics made the best stories to share later. He will always be a big part of the stories I tell about my life. I am always grateful for the time we shared and the wonderous adventures we had. It feels like a part of my soul has gone before me.
Services for David Brian Burns
Visitation will be held at:
Westview Funeral Home & Cremation Centre
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario
July 17, 2026 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Celebration of Life will be held at:
St. Aidan’s Anglican Church
1246 Oxford Street West
London, Ontario
July 18, 2026 11:00 am
Interment will be held at:
Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery
2001 Dundas Street
London, Ontario
July 21, 2026 10:00 am
Additional Service information
A reception will immediately follow the Celebration of Life.
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Scouts Canada’s No One Left Behind fund
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Rip David burns I will miss you being Santa Cruz and making everyone smile when it was needed I didn't git to know u that well but what I know is you will never be forgotten ❤️
~ Shawn Mitchell