Obituary of HUGH BURTCH

BURTCH, H. Hugh – peacefully at Parkview Meadows, Townsend on Friday, February 2, 2024, at the age of 88. Beloved husband of Joy (Wilson) Burtch. Loving father of Judi (Joel) Barr and Jill (Gary) Winch. Cherished grandfather of Brittany (Nelius), Hailey (Drew), Carly, Brooklynn (Rob) and Davis (Nicole) and great grandchildren Fyfe, Hendrix, Tait, Halen and twins Madilyn and Hugh. Predeceased by his parents Howard and Melba (Westbrook) Burtch and brother Norman (Marion). Hugh will be fondly remembered by his sisters-in-law Marilyn (Laurie) Branch and Linda (Alf) Mitchell and brother-in-law Ted (Diane) Wilson as well as several nieces and nephews.

Hugh was born and raised in Boston and farmed there for over 55 years. His farming career encompassed many areas of the industry, from dairy, to market garden crops to cash crops as well as his renowned peach and apple orchards. He was a steady presence in the community, a ready friend to anyone who needed him and the quiet guiding force of his family.

Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at the Thompson-Mott Funeral Home, Waterford 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, from 12 noon until service time in the Chapel at 1:00 p.m. A private family interment to follow at a later date. Rev. Allan Burr officiating. Special thanks to Dr. Paul Medve and the Birch Trail Staff of Parkview Meadows. Memorial Donations to the Oakland-Scotland Community Church, the Alzheimer’s Society of Haldimand-Norfolk or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.