Memories of Jamie R.M. Burton

Heather Woodcock

1976, Somewhere in Canada

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Heather Woodcock

1976, Wales, UK

6th Form Field Trip

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Heather Woodcock

Again I am not sure if this page is still live but I have posted 2 photos from 1976 in the UK. One from a... Read more Again I am not sure if this page is still live but I have posted 2 photos from 1976 in the UK. One from a school trip and one ... Read more Again I am not sure if this page is still live but ... Read more

Gaff (Chris) Burton

These are incredible, thank you so much for sharing these Heather. This page will stay live forever so if... Read more These are incredible, thank you so much for sharing these Heather. This page will stay live forever so if you ever find any more... Read more These are incredible, thank you so much for sharing... Read more

Kate Burton

This is absolutely amazing thank you Heather for posting!!! ❤️ This is absolutely amazing thank you Heather for posting!!! ❤️ This is absolutely amazing thank you Heather for posting!!!... Read more

Heather Woodcock

So happy I still live in the same farm house and town where Jamie would have visited and studied so lots ... Read more So happy I still live in the same farm house and town where Jamie would have visited and studied so lots of people who remember... Read more So happy I still live in the same farm house and town... Read more

Heather Woodcock

Glad you liked them. He bounced on the bed in the hotel we stayed in on the field trip and broke the leg ... Read more Glad you liked them. He bounced on the bed in the hotel we stayed in on the field trip and broke the leg off!! He stuck it all... Read more Glad you liked them. He bounced on the bed in the hotel... Read more

Sam Burton

Thank you so much Heather <3 We love to hear any and all stories about our amazing dad. If anyone around ... Read more Thank you so much Heather <3 We love to hear any and all stories about our amazing dad. If anyone around has photos too that would... Read more Thank you so much Heather <3 We love to hear any and... Read more

Bridget Arneill

Hello Linda, I just want to say I am so sorry to hear that Jamie died. I only came across this because my husband Des just died . I was looking at sights to find the best place

To lay him to rest, I was shocked to see this. It has been many years. Please get in touch with me if you feel you want to. To much time has been lost and as we both have found life is to short.

Delia

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Mike Burton

I miss you, dad. Every single day.

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Jeff Leyland

It’ been hard to put into words. How do you put into words looking forward to building a life and a relationship with someone and then all of a sudden it’s gone! Not being able to. The unfairness in that is incomprehensible. To learn and grow with someone and to even develop a routine in a day or a week with them and to have that completely ripped away from your life and future. There are no words.
What I do know is what I will hold so close and so special. What I know is a hug. For me it is feelings. It’s all you need to say. To someone it is your feelings. For them in that moment it is there feelings to you.
I remember the first time we hugged. It was just an average day, end of the day hug, but it wasn’t so average. In that hug, I remember exactly how it felt. I remember how tall he was. I remember how he wrapped his arms around me. I remember how far I had to wrap my arms around him. I remember what I wanted him to feel, from me.
What he gave to me in that hug and also in all the ones after, I knew that everything was going to be ok. I knew that he accepted me to be with, love unending, and help take care of what he held so close to himself .
I love you, Dad, and I miss you so much. I know, because of you, that everything will be alright! Thank you for loving me and accepting me into your family❤️

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Nicole Gardinet

This hurts my heart. I am shocked and stunned by this.
I loved my uncle.
I love my cousins, I hope that they are doing okay with this terrible loss. I’ve lost a parent too and can relate to the heartbreak.
My deepest condolences xx

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Sankara Narayanan

I’m Jamie’s co worker at CIBC for past couple of years .I had the opportunity to work along with him . He is very knowledgeable, warm and helping person . My sincere condolences to his family and friends

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Nigel Lowe

My condolences to the Burton family.

I first met Jamie almost 20 years ago when we worked together on a project at CIBC. Even though it was so many years ago, when ever saw each other in the hallways at work, we would stop, say hi and talk about our families. I will always remember his smile and laugh.

Miss you always, Jamie

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Linda Burton

Thankyou for reaching out Nigel,we appreciate it. Thankyou for reaching out Nigel,we appreciate it. Thankyou for reaching out Nigel,we appreciate it.

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Dennis Wong

My condolences to the Burton family.

I've gotten to know Jamie probably as far back as 2009 - and was glad to have worked with him as he helped me learned a lot about the systems we had to deal and put all the pieces together throughout the years.

One of our first conversations was when I had first commented on how bright his peach shirt was, only for him to correct me that it was a "coral" coloured shirt.

I will always remember him for his wide array of colourful golf shirts - everyday is from a different end of the spectrum. He inspired me to break out of my monochromatic wardrobe; and as a joke we even colour coordinated on occasion (just so when people made a comment about it - we can just say: "yeah we called each other the night before to coordinate - is that a problem?" just to see their reaction) - but alas he collection far outweighs mine.

I can still hear his voice when he lets out a "oh, brutal!" from when we traded work stories.

He will be missed. Rest in peace, Jamie!

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Linda Burton

Thankyou Dennis,I recall you in his work conversations. Yes he loved his shirts. Thankyou for sharing the... Read more Thankyou Dennis,I recall you in his work conversations. Yes he loved his shirts. Thankyou for sharing the laughter,it's who he... Read more Thankyou Dennis,I recall you in his work conversations.... Read more

Tylor Santos

It’s been some time since we’ve been in contact, but my experience with Mr. Burton was nothing short of warm and welcoming. I was fortunate enough to meet “Chris’ dad” during my most formative years. He was energetic, well spoken, and warm. At such a confusing time in my life where I was trying to find myself and figure out who I was, Jamie and the Burtons always provided a haven for me to gather myself and find my footing as a teenager. I can’t recall a specific memory, but one thing I’m sure of is he was always so hospitable and genuine, kind and understanding. Thank you for giving a kid a couch to crash on. Keeping you, and the entire Burton family in my thoughts.

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Linda Burton

Thankyou Tylor ,he would like that you remember. Thankyou Tylor ,he would like that you remember. Thankyou Tylor ,he would like that you remember.

Claire Scott

I just want to say that I am so grateful to have met and spent time with Jamie and your amazing family!! His energy was radiant, and I believe will still be radiant around the Burton home forever. His voice was beautiful and his love is strong. The closeness of your family is SO inspiring and was such a joy to be around. Everyone was always having such deep, meaningful conversations, and most of all - always sharing a laugh.
I remember him joking with me about coming over to your house and eating so much pepper. I bought him a pepper grinder filled with peppercorns that year for his birthday and he was like, "perfect this is MY personal pepper grinder now!" Haha
I feel very lucky that I got to share some laughs with Jamie. He was so understanding and gave the best kind of Dad hugs!
I'll never forget the brilliancy of his voice and his contagious smile .
Love you all and sending big hugs xoxo

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Linda Burton

These memories make me smile Claire. Thankyou for reminding us. He was very fond of you and we laughed about... Read more These memories make me smile Claire. Thankyou for reminding us. He was very fond of you and we laughed about silly things from... Read more These memories make me smile Claire. Thankyou for reminding... Read more

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Prabhas Jha

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Prabhas Jha

My sincere condolences to the family. Very sad to know about Jamie’s passing. I worked with Jamie for many years and happed to work from cube next to him for a project we did in 2016. His smiling personality and sense of humour made difficult things easy for me as well as everyone around him. I will miss Jamie and our conversation. I am so sorry for this loss. May God give strength to the family during this difficult time.

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Kate Burton

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Linda Burton

thankyou Prabhas. We so appreciate you knowing his humour.We appreciate you reaching out x thankyou Prabhas. We so appreciate you knowing his humour.We appreciate you reaching out x thankyou Prabhas. We so appreciate you knowing his ... Read more

Gaff (Chris) Burton

I have a thousand stories to tell and to post and can’t sort myself so will start with two short and sweet ones.
I was pretty young and messed around in school and got myself suspended, terrified to meet my moms reaction when she picked me up, then further added I had to wait for my dad to come home from work, and did as all sensical kids too, I hid from him when I knew it was near the time. I messed up though, as I bumped into him coming up my basement stairs as he just got home and came down them. I’m terrified because I might be in trouble, and my dads response is:
“HEY!!! You got suspended ! I’m off tomorrow too!!!! We can play some Mario kart and we can..” and I didn’t hear the rest because I collapsed into him and hugged him, my face being level with his stomach at the time, as the relief of knowing I had the greatest dad in the entire world.
He just believed me. He didn’t care if I was punished by school, because he knew I wouldn’t lie to him if I said I didn’t mean to do anything wrong or didn’t start a fight. He just believed in who I was, and cheered me up to spend a day of destroying me at Mario kart because well, “this isn’t a charity”, and enjoy his time away from work with Me and Mom that day, my heaven sent parents and the delinquent.
He just believed me. That sums up my dad. For a more recent example, I drove these huge trucks for jobs and he was so worried when I first started. Then I told him stories and showed him such situations I dealt with and hoped he didn’t stress and that I took after his care for detail when I drove and took care of myself.
After that he said multiple, multiple times that “Gaff, you’re a good driver.”
He’s not been passenger for me likely since I was 20. He just believed me. That’s it. And while I somehow seemed to blink and enough time went that I could reach over my fathers shoulders when I hugged him, did they never even waiver in their warmth and fucking utter glory.
I love my Dad, I’m so lost without him but will only find my way back because of my Mom, who has always been my garden flowers and earth, and my Dad who will now forever be my stars and sky.
How happy I am for every soul who posts here who got the chance to know him, because I hate to boast, but imagine if he got to be your Dad? You can only be that lucky.
I love you Dad.
(I ate some of your good cheese but i put your deodorant back where it goes. I'll make it upto you.)

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Linda Burton

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Linda Burton

You are always his Gaffer, and always will be my love. 💕 You are always his Gaffer, and always will be my love. 💕 You are always his Gaffer, and always will be my love.... Read more

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Christine Braund

Linda and family, my deepest condolences. I was shocked and saddened by the news of Jamie's passing. I had not seen Jamie for a number of years but I can close my eyes and hear his voice and see his smile. He definitely brightened my day when our paths crossed. He was passionate, fiery and such a great person. God bless you Jamie! Gone way too soon.

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Linda Burton

Thankyou Christine. I am happy you can remember him like that. He was a bright light. Exactly as you describe.... Read more Thankyou Christine. I am happy you can remember him like that. He was a bright light. Exactly as you describe. Thankyou for the... Read more Thankyou Christine. I am happy you can remember him... Read more

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Aleem Janmohamed

I first met Jamie when I was an Online Banking QA co-op back in 2008, totally by chance (I was chatting with a colleague and mentioned how nice it would be if I became full time in the future, and they turned to Jamie as he walked by and said "Hey Jamie! There's lots of work on your plate, maybe you could help this young man get a job in your area!". And I saw the look on his face "Huh??" and my face turning red out of embarrassment......little did I realize it would happen 3 years later and I would re-join the department as the role of "build guy", a term Jamie and I both used endearingly. I'll never forget when my manager at the time re-introduced me to him and he said very politely "oh i know this guy!".

Even though he had transitioned to a new role, he still took the time to help me get settled into what was originally his role, which I was quite nervous to take on, and throughout the years, I reminded him as often as I could how much I valued the work he did which paved the way for me and what he taught me in general.

Though most of my fond and best memories of Jamie was our hallway/desk/phone chats, or me going to his desk (or vice-versa), talking through a problem, laughing out loud if we reach the same conclusion, and deciding we have to go and have "a confusing conversation" with someone who we need help from or we need to help, the memories that stand out the most were the handful of times we rode the train together (our start/end times were rarely in sync), or the time we drove to 750 Lawrence for the BCP exercise and on the way back, after getting horribly stuck in that really nutty pocket between the 750 building and the Allen, as soon as I made that left turn onto the highway I turned to Jamie and said "I am NEVER driving to 750 again!" (it wasn't that funny then but I'm sure if I had had the chance to remind him of that story, it would be funny now) - there were quite a few that I'm sure I will remember later on, but my personal favourite was the time Jamie called me for a quick session on the nuances of command-line GIT (which he was already plenty savvy on) and the way the conversation went was pretty much like this:

Jamie: "Ok so there's something wrong in this folder"
Aleem: "Ok did you check this?"
Jamie: "Yeah"
Aleem: "How about this?"
Jamie: "Yeah, that too"
Aleem: "Hmm...oh maybe its this?"
Jamie: "Let me check again......yeah I covered that too"
Aleem: "Oof.......oh oh, I think i got it now, try this."
Jamie: "Uhhh yeah, that was it. Thank you......how come you know so much about GIT?
Aleem: "uh..."
Jamie: "Oh maybe it's because you ARE one"

I had not laughed as hard as I did at that moment in probably a year.....so hilarious.

My deepest condolences to Linda and the family, I can't begin to imagine what this past week has been like, and I'm hoping you receive the greatest amount of comfort during your time of grief. I will miss him a great deal, maybe more than I realize at this moment.

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Linda Burton

Thankyou Aleem. He spoke so highly of you. How you knew your stuff and are such a lovely person. I know he... Read more Thankyou Aleem. He spoke so highly of you. How you knew your stuff and are such a lovely person. I know he wanted you to have ... Read more Thankyou Aleem. He spoke so highly of you. How you ... Read more

Kate Burton

What a beautiful memory . Lovely to hear ❤️ Thank you for writing What a beautiful memory . Lovely to hear ❤️ Thank you for writing What a beautiful memory . Lovely to hear ❤️ Thank you... Read more

Stuart Wallis

Yes, he loved a "confusing conversation"! Yes, he loved a "confusing conversation"! Yes, he loved a "confusing conversation"!

Wendy Ding

My condolence to your family. I met Jamie on my first day at CIBC. He has always been kind, funny and welcoming to everyone. Filled with advice for both work and life in general. I am still in shock of Jamie's passing and still remember our last conversation at work when I just returned from mat leave. The loss of Jamie will be felt by many. May the memories of his wonderful personality and many contributions be celebrated. My heart go out to your family in your time of sorrow. Stay strong.

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Linda Burton

Thanks so much Wendy. He spoke of so many of you and the fun times. We appreciate your support. X Thanks so much Wendy. He spoke of so many of you and the fun times. We appreciate your support. X Thanks so much Wendy. He spoke of so many of you and... Read more

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Padma Rajesh

Jamie has been one of the first members since I started my work at CIBC from 2016. He has been so polite, kind and patient for any queries and has been an amazing personality I have ever met or known.
Its hard to imagine the loss and I hope the family can gain the strength to cope this situation.

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Linda Burton

Thankyou Padma. I am so glad you feel better his way. We appreciate you sharing. X Thankyou Padma. I am so glad you feel better his way. We appreciate you sharing. X Thankyou Padma. I am so glad you feel better his way.... Read more

Dhanapal Arunodayam

2017, CIBC, Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON, Canada

I know Jamie, when i started to Work for CIBC. Our teams work closely and we became much closer after our team was brought under one Umbrella.
A very jovial person, full of Humour. If Jamie is in my project, ill be the most happiest person due to his helping nature.
What also reminds me of Jamie is the multi-color Tshirts he wears to office everyday. I will surely miss this genuine Soul and hope God be with the Family. His loss is irreplaceable.

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Linda Burton

Thankyou Dhanapal. It is so lovely to hear that he made you happy. I know our family loves to see he made... Read more Thankyou Dhanapal. It is so lovely to hear that he made you happy. I know our family loves to see he made your workplace so pleasant.... Read more Thankyou Dhanapal. It is so lovely to hear that he ... Read more

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