Reece Harvey McBurney
September 23, 1944 - April 28, 2025
Reece Harvey McBurney passed away peacefully at Anson Place in Hagersville, April 28, 2025. Reece was born and raised on the family farm just outside of Hagersville, the youngest son of Charles and Olga (Jepson).
He farmed as well as owned and operated McBurney Greenhouses, where he grew annual bedding plants, hanging baskets, and poinsettias. Reece was a sports fan – he played baseball in his youth and cheered for the Blue Jays and the Maple Leafs. He enjoyed spending time on Sturgeon Lake, fishing, playing hoss, crokinole, and checkers with his mother, family, and friends.
Reece is predeceased by his father Charles, mother Olga (Jepson), brothers Earl and Doug, and sisters Myrtle and Rhea. He is survived by brother David (Joan) and many nephews and nieces.
The family would like to give special thanks to Louanne Matthews, Doug Reid, and the staff at Anson Place for their care of Reece in his later years. A graveside service will be held at Hagersville Cemetery on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 11 am. Arrangements by Hyde & Mott Chapel, Hagersville. www.rhbanderson.com
Condolences
Posted by
Diane Kowtaluk
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Apr 30th, 2025
My Condolences to Dave , Joan & Jay!!
Reece was away a friendly Man.
Posted by
Doug Stark
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Apr 30th, 2025
Our condolences to the entire McBurney family
Reece was a great friend &neighbour and will be missed.
Doug &Gerrianne Stark
Posted by
Kimberly Phillips
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Apr 30th, 2025
You have my deepest condolences. My prayers are with you.
Posted by
Wayne Awde
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Apr 30th, 2025
My condolences to the McBurney family,Reed e was a relief driver for my dad at Canada Bread,brought flowers and Veg plants to Foodlandwgere i use to work.
Posted by
Lyle and Susan Kett
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Apr 30th, 2025
Our deepest condolences to the McBurney family. I worked with Reese over the years and became a good friend of his. I have so many great memories and enjoyed the time spent with him. Our prayers are with the family.
Posted by
Sharon Fournier
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May 1st, 2025
My sincere condolences to the McBurney family on the loss of their brother and Uncle. I will always be grateful for the time I spent working with Reece at the greenhouses. He was a friend as well as employer.
Posted by
Eileen Schraa
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May 4th, 2025
My sincere condolences to the McBurney family. Always got my flowers from Reece and stopped to have a visit with Olga. R.I.P. Reece.
Posted by
Dale Vecero
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May 6th, 2025
I always loved going to the greenhouse to get my plants. I especially loved it at Christmas time going to look at all the poinsettias. He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Posted by
Carol Montgomery
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May 7th, 2025
Many years ago, I knew Reece’s sister, Myrtle Pearson. We were friends and neighbours on Florence Street, Hamilton. She often mentioned Reece in conversation when we were together. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Posted by
Joan Rosamond
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May 7th, 2025
Dear Joan...so sorry to read Reece's obit on line this morning. Brian & Reece were only roommates for year & half at Anson & I always enjoyed chatting with him.
My condolences to you & Dave and all his family.
Posted by
Yvonne and Joe Bielic
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May 10th, 2025
Our condolences to the McBurney Family! It was always a pleasure to visit with Reese, we would talk about my things and it was always great to buy his flowers , when he had the greenhouse .
