Obituary of Roye Burnfield

Burnfield, Roye- of Unionville, formerly of Richmond Hill, passed away at Markham Stouffville Hospital on Wednesday June 4th, 2014, in his 90th year. Predeceased by his wife Edith (Beauchamp) in 1979, his parents Robert and Hazel (Atkinson), stepmother Bessie (Presniak) and brothers Edgar and Bob. Survived by his sisters Audrey (Slack) and Reta (Sullivan). Loving father of sons David and Sherry (Richer), Stephen and Jane (Swayze) and Craig and Annette (D'Antimo).He will be missed by grandchildren, great grandchildren and his special friend Madeleine Keogh and her family. Roye grew up on the family farm outside Nobleton before volunteering for service overseas during the Second World War. He graduated from the University of Toronto in Civil Engineering. During his career with the Ministry of Transportation he surveyed the Trans Canada Highway through Northern Ontario and designed many of Ontario's highways. Roye loved to be active, and until recently enjoyed golf, snooker, curling and telling stories of his many travels. Roye's wishes were to be cremated. A private family service will follow at a later date. Memorial donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.