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N.H.L. Oldtimers Original Six. Toronto posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Michael will always be remembered with fond memories. Our Christmas lunches and his beautiful voice filling the room for everyones enjoyment. He is still today sadly missed for his smile. laughter and compassion for others We will always remember
the special person he was
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lou green posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
I met Michael only through his inspiring and outstanding performance as Jean Valjean at the Royal Alex. Of all the Jean Valjean's he was my favourite. What an amazing talent. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to the family. Sincerely, Lou Green
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Pamela Blackwood-Marques and Lyla Miklos posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Dear Michael, We regret that we were unable to attend your funeral mass in Toronto on Monday. Even more we regret that we will never have a chance to sing together with you again. We would have loved to have sung for you along with the congregation one last time at your mass. We won't forget your passion, power, professionalism and generosity as a fellow performer. You inspired us to be and do better. Your time with us was a gift and we will treasure it always. So honoured we got to hear you sing one last time in Hamilton along with Boris Brott and the National Academy Orchestra at Mohawk College. Even more delightful than your singing were the warm hugs and smiles after your concert. You were one of a kind Michael. You are deeply missed. Heaven's Choir has one amazing tenor section now! With love from your Hamilton Sopranos, Pamela Blackwood-Marques and Lyla Miklos
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Brantwood Community Services posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
The Board, staff, and volunteers of Brantwood Community Services in Brantford offers our deepest condolences to Michael’s family and friends. Michael offered his time and talents to Brantwood for many years, helping with our charity golf tournament and delighting everyone with his singing of “O Canada.” His generosity and gracious spirit will live on in our hearts.
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Peter & Margaret Scarlett posted a condolence
Monday, October 5, 2015
Bill Burgess, I have lost contact with you but I often think of you and your family. Your kindness in contacting Michael and get Janet and I and our spouses tickets to the NAC to see Les Miserables is still fresh in my mind. You and Michael were very kind , Michael phoned our hose and talked to Margaret and made the arrangements for the tickets. We were seated in the 3rd row centre beside some of your relatives. I can remember Michael at one time looking dpwn at us and smiling. This showing is very memorable and through the media I folowed his career
From our conversations at the area office I felt that you were very proud of your family and of Michael (Wally)
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Vanessa Harwood posted a condolence
Monday, October 5, 2015
Dear Michael, I am so sad with the rest of the world to loose you too soon . Luckily your beautiful voice will continue to be with us forever. We crossed paths in this world of entertainment a few times and you were always warm and friendly.It was my pleasure and honour to have met you over the years.. My sympathies go out to your family . With love and fondness. Vanessa
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Arlene (Dick) Jillard posted a condolence
Monday, October 5, 2015
Michael was a jewel in the Canadian music world and his voice will be sorely missed. He was a generous performer and no town or event seemed too small for him to put on a concert. And his Jean val Jean transcends all others. His brother Bill and I were at Sarnia Northern together. My sincerest sympathies to you, Bill, and to all the family at this time. Arlene
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Silcoff Family posted a condolence
Monday, October 5, 2015
Michael was a true leading man, whose character and kind heart were as beautiful as his voice. His friendship will be missed.
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Charlene Shipp lit a candle
Sunday, October 4, 2015
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I had the pleasure of working with Michael in Kismet and at the Gryphon theatre many years ago. He was a kind, generous and talented person who will be greatly missed. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family.
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Mary HoganFinlay lit a candle
Sunday, October 4, 2015
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Missy and family
I know your heart is broken as you all say goodbye to your ' bigger than life brother' . I recall you and Michael singing together at a fund rasier in Ottawa and the audience was spellbound.
May his voice and inspiration light your heart and soul as you write him a song. He'll harmonize with you from heaven.
Mary
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Cathy webster posted a condolence
Sunday, October 4, 2015
I have appreciated Michael's voice for many years as a huge fan of Toronto theatre. I will miss your incredible talent. Rest in peace.
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Charlene Shipp posted a condolence
Sunday, October 4, 2015
I was so saddened to hear of Michael's passing. He was such a talented and generous person and he will be truly missed. I had the pleasure of working with Michael on two shows many years ago and his talent, generosity and support to his fellow performers made him a special soul. My sincere condolences to his family.
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Robin Schaufler posted a condolence
Sunday, October 4, 2015
A beautiful person and a beautiful voice You will be missed, Godspeed
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Lori-ann Russ posted a condolence
Sunday, October 4, 2015
My heartfelt sympathy on the loss of an exceptional talent and even more exceptional human being. Michael was so generous with his time and talent and he will be dearly missed. I had the great fortune to see him in concert many times. He once invited us down from the balcony to fill empty seats closer to the stage, and later generously stayed to sign autographs. He donated his time and talent to raise funds for the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital in my community. He and his music will live forever in my heart
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Alison E. lit a candle
Saturday, October 3, 2015
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Because of Michael's performance as Jean Valjean in Les Miserables he opened up a whole new world for me and I became a huge fan of musical theatre. I was fortunate to see him in various concerts over the years and play hockey with the Old Timer's when they were in Oshawa. I was lucky to be able to speak to him a few times. He was always so nice to me! I have so many amazing memories! I will never forget you Michael! Condolences to your family. Rest In Peace.
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Norma Bandler lit a candle
Saturday, October 3, 2015
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Always grateful, dear Michael
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Jim & Enes Perkins posted a condolence
Saturday, October 3, 2015
Michael & I became friends in many shows in theatre at Ottawa and Tent Theatre in Gananoque & Kingston. We both travelled to Toronto to make our fortune in theatre in 1967. My sister Cathy boarded us while we did our search in the big city. I remember when we went to see an agent & she looked at Wally & said "My, we have some baby fat to lose, don't we?!" I don't believe he ever did lose it. I only lasted a year in TO because of my return to Kingston with my father's illness but Wally went on to big & larger things. I remember when he was at the National Art Theatre in Ottawa & I sent him a beer backstage & wrote on it "Womb to Tomb". He knew exactly who sent it. (We were both in West Side Story, Wally as Tony & myself as Riff. My wife & I travelled to TO to see him in Les Mis and when he came to Brockville, we were in the front row cheering him on. I told him then that I had wished he had made a recording of Les Mis. Of course we have his cd's, so he won't be far away. Our sympathy to the family.
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Alan Eagleson posted a condolence
Saturday, October 3, 2015
Michael was one of a kind.He made sure he was available to sing at Team Canada International hockey games.The players were always stimulated by his singing of O Canada. He will be missed by all who knew him.My friend and Team Canada 1972 colleague Harry Sinden shared stories of Michael by telephone today, and we both lamented Michael's passing I extend my sympathy to all the Burgess family.
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Christine Loch posted a condolence
Saturday, October 3, 2015
May Michael rest in peace. I have fond memories of working on the Les Miserables show in 1989, with the wardrobe department. He had a warm and gentle presence with an outstanding voice. My condolences to his family and friends.
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Westben Arts Festival Theatre - Board of Directors posted a condolence
Saturday, October 3, 2015
The Westben volunteers, staff and patrons send Michael's family our deepest condolences. He was a treasured artist and performer in The Barn and a great supporter of Westben. His voice will live on in our hearts.
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Norma Bandler posted a condolence
Saturday, October 3, 2015
Michael's generosity of time and voice enriched us all. Our charity was blessed by his gifts. Knowing Michael was a fan of our work and his ever ready support for our initiatives always "iced" the cake at our events. Rest dear friend, your work here is done. You created memories for us that will carry on always. Norma Bandler Retired President, The Credit Valley Hospital Foundation
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Rose lit a candle
Friday, October 2, 2015
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forever weeping, due to loss of such a beautifull man, person.I just wish things could have been. unbearable loss.
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Steve Shutt posted a condolence
Friday, October 2, 2015
We all know of Mike's tremendous talents as a singer, but as everyone knows his real passion was hockey.
Playing with Mike on the Old Timers tour for 3 years and being a neighbor in the same building , I got a chance to travel with him throughout the province, driving , just the two of us.
I wanted to talk about music, he wanted to talk about hockey
After a couple of my questions he would switch the conversation back to hockey, the Leafs or one of the players that we both knew.
So driving around to and from the games we were like two "Canadian Guys" talking hockey, opinionating on everything in the hockey world and back seat coaching all of the teams.
Most times we would play the game, drive home and finish the night off at one of our condos with a good bottle of wine to celebrate another great day to be a Canadian and play the game we both loved!
Mike, I really miss those moments with you.
You will be missed by me , Ninon and all of your MANY friends
Steve Shutt
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Michael Catlin posted a condolence
Friday, October 2, 2015
Michael and I were good friends in high school in Kingston for the couple of years he attended Regi. I saw him backstage when he was in Les Mis and also shared a few drinks with him when he last performed in Kingston. He was a lovely man I shall miss him. Condolences to his family .
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NHL Oldtimers Original Six posted a condolence
Friday, October 2, 2015
So sorry to hear of Michael's passing. A great friend has left us. We will miss you at the lunches and especially at our Christmas party. (Keep your stick on the ice Michael)
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Kevin Shea posted a condolence
Friday, October 2, 2015
I was so saddened to learn of Michael's passing. We had spoken just a week or so before he passed. Had so much fun as Michael's publicist while signed to Attic Records, and later through his many times singing the anthem for Princess Margaret Cancer Centre events. Rest in peace, pal. kevin shea
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Pamela (Dawes) Baker posted a condolence
Friday, October 2, 2015
Jesse: I am so sorry to hear of your father's death. Although I was always a fan of his music and performances, it became more personal after knowing you at Leaside. I am living in Nova Scotia otherwise I would be there to offer my personal condolences. Please know that I am thinking of you (and your mother) at this time.
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Debra Walker lit a candle
Thursday, October 1, 2015
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This is one of my Michael Burgess moments, actually, it was my first of many. VPP was the place. Sound check was completed and soon it would be down to the Rotary room for my Lasagna. Michael sat on the edge of the stage, motioned for me to come over, raised his hand for Doug Reilly to start playing. I stood on the floor in front of him and we sang, "Anyone Can Whistle". After we finished Michael tapped my shoulder and motioned me to look behind me. My son was standing at the back of the theatre. Michael as the song says, " relax, let go and fly". God has brought you home and I will hold on to my memories till we meet again.
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Dawn posted a condolence
Thursday, October 1, 2015
A dear friend, thoughtful and oh so kind, I will forever miss our golf games and missed birdie putts to win the silly golf tournaments we loved to compete in.
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Tom & Paula Valcke posted a condolence
Thursday, October 1, 2015
RIP Michael, you will never be forgotten, our loyal, treasured friend. Always upbeat, made our day when you called, and you always seemed to know when I needed to talk to you. Countless performances at the Canadian Baseball HOF, including a benefit concert at Kitchener's Centre In The Square, and you wouldn't even accept gas money. You knew I couldn't sing a lick, and so you agreed to sing my wife Paula's favourite love song "Con te partirò" to her on her 40th birthday! Your accomplishments were truly world class and will be deservingly well-documented, but you did so much good, and were so charitable away from the spotlight!! Jackie Robinson said: "A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives." Your legacy will live forever Michael, and we will be endlessly grateful to call you our dear friend. Our heartfelt sympathy to all of Michael's loved ones. Enjoy these light clips of Michael in the best of times. With love & respect. Tom & Paula Valcke ... (1) Rod Black & Michael sing "Take Me Out To The Ball Game" >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NFfzAWb8sw (2) Michael's anthems in segments at the Canadian Baseball HOF >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhJythz2_BE (3) Tom Valcke ribs Michael for his 3:30am arrival >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BS1dYahwQ3U
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Bob Whittam posted a condolence
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Condolences from the Whittam family to the family and friends of Michael Burgess. Thank you for sharing your talent and time with us for so many years.
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Mary-Ellen Hannah posted a condolence
Thursday, October 1, 2015
My sincere condolences to the Burgess family on the loss of Michael. I knew Michael through my work with the Shepherds' Trust. Whenever I asked him to sing at the annual mass,or golf in the annual tournament, he was there before I could get the words out my mouth. He had the most generous heart. He is already missed, his beautiful voice sings for the angels. "God on high, hear my prayer, bring him home"
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Anthony D.P. Mann posted a condolence
Thursday, October 1, 2015
More than a very talented singer and actor, Michael was a lovely human being. I had the opportunity to chat many times and even share a meal with him over several years - he was very kind to me, and had the ability to make everyone around him feel like the dearest of friends. A humble and generous soul who leaves this world having made it a better place on account of all the joy he brought. Godspeed, Michael - Bring Him Home.
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VICTORIA lit a candle
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
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My Dearest Michael May you rest in peace dear friend.
Thank you for the Memories, Love & Friendship
Most of all, thank you for your music. It will live on forever
Lots of Love
May your Family find peace and comfort in your memory.
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Tom & Paula Valcke posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
RIP Michael. You will never be forgotten, our loyal, treasured friend. Always upbeat, made our day when you called, and always seemed to know when I needed to talk to you. Countless performances at the Canadian Baseball HOF, and you wouldn't even accept gas money. You performed a benefit concert at Kitchener's Centre In The Square. I couldn't sing a lick, and you even agreed to sing my wife Paula's favourite love song Con te partirò to her on her 40th birthday! Your accomplishments on the record were truly world class and will be deservingly well-documented, but you did so much good, and were so charitable away from the spotlight! Jackie Robinson said: "A life is not important, except in the impact it has on other lives." Your legacy will live forever Michael, and we will be forever grateful to call you our friend. Enjoy these light clips of Michael in the best of times. With love & respect, Tom & Paula Valcke
Rod Black & Michael sing "Take Me Out To The Ball Game" >> https://t.co/owRi6ZILKC
Michael's anthems in segments at the Canadian Baseball HOF >> https://t.co/sz770cE5zk
Michael gets ribbed by Tom Valcke for a 3:30am arrival >> https://t.co/nuzSOHa5cS
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Victoria O'Connor posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
My heart goes out to all of you at this most difficult time. I knew Michael for many years as the Director of the SunnyView Children's Choir. Michael recorded and sang with this choir of physically challenged children for the Variety Club Telethon many times. We developed a strong and enduring friendship during this time that continued for many years. I valued his talent, his genuine desire to help others and his sincere love of people. He would come to the school and spend hours to ensure that the children were seen in the best light possible. He made the event about them and not about him. I loved Michael and will never forget him. His gift to the world will remain as a lasting reminder of what a good and gentle man he was. Rest in peace Michael. Love never dies.
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Longo Family Foundation posted a condolence
Monday, September 28, 2015
Longo Family Foundation made a donation to Sick Kids Foundation on behalf of Michael Burgess - www.sickkidsfoundation.com/page/michaelburgess
During this difficult time I would like to extend my most heartfelt sympathies. If you need a friend to help you through this, you know who to call.
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Victoria O'Connor posted a condolence
Monday, September 28, 2015
Victoria O'Connor made a donation to Sick Kids Foundation on behalf of Michael Burgess - www.sickkidsfoundation.com/page/michaelburgess
There are no words to express my sorrow for the loss of your Son, Father, Brother. He was one of a kind and will be remembered and loved always.
