North River, St. Ann’s Bay
We, the family, are heart broken to announce the sudden passing of Joseph ‘Joe’ Francis Burroughs, on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at home.
Born on May 4, 1958, in Dominion, Joe was the son of late Neil and Carmel (Nicholson) Burroughs.
Joe leaves behind his beloved wife of 42 years, Theresa (Spencer) Burroughs. He was a devoted father to Joey (Miranda), Cory (Brandi and her children, Ayden, Parker, and Hailey) and Krista (Tim). Joe leaves behind his most beloved granddaughter, Everly Jane, and his best four-legged friend, Cooper. Joe is also survived by brothers, Johnny (Dee), Brian (Brenda); sisters, Ann Marie, Francine (Steve), Cathy, Leanna (Steve), and many nieces and nephews.
Beside his parents, Joe was predeceased by sister, Shellie; brother, Neil; brother-in-law, Jimmy; niece, Shellie, and her children, Jackson, and Emma; and his beloved dogs, Tammy, Taylor, Rascal, Copper, and to hopefully first greet him, Rambo.
Joe was an incredibly hard-working man. After spending most of his adult life in various jobs, including an employee at the Baddeck Hospital where he formed strong bonds with his co-workers. He finally began his dream job as a school bus driver (where he got his summers off to ride his bike). Being a bus driver provided him a source of joy, where he formed special bonds with the children on his route. Affectionately known as “Bus Driver Joe” he brightened their days with his warm smile and kindness. Joe’s genuine care extended beyond passengers; he always had treats for the dogs waiting at the bus stops, a gesture that brought joy to both the animals and their owners.
Throughout his life, Joe’s heart overflowed with love for his family, his dogs, and his motorcycles. Joe embraced his love of motorcycles and became a member of the “Defenders” riding club and then “The Salty Shores”, where he found comradery and friendship among fellow enthusiasts. His love for motorcycles and the open road brought him immense happiness and fulfillment during this chapter of his life. He loved going on bike trips with friends but above all with Theresa and Cory.
Joe enjoyed gatherings in his and Brian’s garages where friends and family would stop by regularly to visit and have a beer. He also looked forward to his weekend video chats with Everly.
Joe’s legacy of love, kindness, and strength will forever be cherished by his family and friends. His memory will live on through the countless lives he touched with his big heart and caring nature.
Visitation and memorial service to celebrate the life of Joe Burroughs will be held at the Indian Brook Fire Hall, 46177 Cabot Trail, Indian Brook on Sunday, July 21, 2024. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with the memorial service at 2 p.m. followed by bar and cheers to Joe after the service.
Donations in memory of Joe may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
Sorry to hear about Joey’s passing. Are prayers and thoughts are with you Theresa and family .
Joe was a great guy . We will miss him greatly .
From: Bruce and Ellen Annesty
We are truly so sad to hear this news. His love of family and life in general will be forever remembered . Rest easy Joey. 💔 max and Judy.
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. I’m glad that i had the pleasure of working with him.
Leanna and family, I am saddened to hear about the sudden loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Andrew , myself and the girls are so very sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you all.
My condolences on the passing of Joe you are in my thoughts and prayers God needed another angel God bless you all on your loss
Leanna & family♥️
We are so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of your brother. Sending our love,
Kelly, Glenn, Bria & Lennox
Joey, our deepest sympathy to you and your entire family.
Your old friends Terry and Rae are thinking of you.
I didn’t know Joe, but heard lots about him. Sincerest condolences to you all.
The Burroughs Family ,
Sorry to hear about the sudden loss of Joe . May the memories you have carry you through the toughest days ahead .
Thinking of you
Dorothy Ferguson ( Nicholson ) & family
So sorry for your loss! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!!
Thoughts and prayers going out to the families and friends of Joe, R.I.P. My friend.
To all of Joe’s Family
My Family would like to send our sincere condolences to you all. We grew up just a few homes from Joe and even as a child he always had a big smile on his face. Another Angel has received his wings. Rest In Peace Joe
🙏🙏🙏
The Poirier Family
To Brenda ,Brian and Family So Sorry For Your Loss You Are All In My Thoughts And Prayers Hugs
Leanna and Steve, so sorry of the loss of your brother. May he rest in peace
Theresa and family, so saddened to hear of Joe’s passing, may your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead…
Sorrry to hear about the sudden passing of Joe. I didn’t know him very well but he was certainly a ray of sunshine when we crossed paths.
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. I’m glad that i had the pleasure of working with him.
To Theresa, Krista, Joey and Cory and all of Joe’s wonderful family: I am so sorry for the loss of this dear sweet man. Everyone who knew Joe, loved him. He found his calling as a bus driver! We will miss you Joe, rest easy. xo
So sorry for the sudden loss of your brother Leanna.Our sincere condolences to you and your family .
So sorry to hea, he was a great guy
Theresa and family, so sorry to hear about Joe, he was a very special person and loved you all so much. Wish we had of visited you when we went by, but always thought we had more time. Take care.
So shocked to hear of Joe’s sudden passing. My sincere condolences on this very sad loss.
Theresa, and family I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Joe was such a special person, he always made a person feel special. Hugs to you all on this hard time.
To Theresa and family: Kevin and I are so very sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. We have fond memories of our time spend with you, Theresa and Joe while you lived in Ingonish. He radiated love for his family and friends. We are very sad for your loss 😢♥️
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Joe was always a kind and happy man.
A truly sad loss for the family and ours too here in England. We enjoyed your company so much Joe, online and in person when you visited for Joey & Miranda’s wedding, you were a people’s person if ever there was one. Taken far too soon. Heartfelt condolences. Lucy, James, Leo, Ophelia & Stevie X
To Joey and all the family members, we extend our deepest sympathy for your tragic loss.
Your old friends Terry and Rae are thinking of you.
Joey, so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing😕 Cherish the memories.
Joe was a kind, caring, compassionate person. Great sense of humour and told a good story. He kept us amused and awake on many night shifts at Baddeck Hospital!
He will be missed. Rest in peace dear Joe.
Sincere condolences to Joe’s family and friends on his passing. God bless.
Theresa, Joey, Cory, Krista and families, I’m so sorry to hear about your Husband, and Dad’s passing. We are sending our most sincere condolences to you all and your and Joe’s families.
Leanna and Family: So very saddened by Joe’s sudden passing. The few times that I met Joey, he was a sweet and kind man with a great sense of humour. My heart and prayers are with you all.
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. I’m glad that i had the pleasure of working with him.
We are so sorry for your loss.My heart goes out to you and your family
Sorry to hear of Joe’s passing . Are prayers and thoughts are with you Theresa and family. Joe was a great guy . We will miss him terribly.
Bruce and Ellen Annesty
0ur condonlences to you and the family,hugs and prayers sent to you all, may he rest in peace.
I am shocked and saddened to hear of Joe,s Passing,Last Wednesday We Were At Biker Night In Sydney Laughing And Such,And Made Plans To Do It Again Last Night But We Know That Did Not Happen,I will remember Joe With The Big Smile Always and a Great Friend And Biker Brother,We See Now How Short And Fragile Life Is.Enjoy Every Minute Of It,My Deepest Sympathy to Joe,s Family and all Who Were Lucky Enough to know Him RIP Joe. 👍
Joe and I grew up in Dominion and spent many great years together in Air Cadets. I am deeply saddened by his passing. May his memory be a blessing to us all. To Joe’s family, please accept our deepest condolences. You can stand at ease now, Joe.
Such sad news, sending thoughts and prayers from the McKenna family. 🙏
Sincere condolences to Joe’s family & all the Burroughs family. Thoughts & Prayers
Hi Theresa and Family. I was saddened to hear about Joeys death. I worked with both him and Neil and loved the time we had together. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong and let your memories sustain you all. Huge Hugs
Dear Krista and family,so sorry for the loss of your dad . I didn’t know him but got a sense of what a great man he was from how you spoke of him. Hold the great times you had together close in your heart ❤️ I will remember you all during this most difficult time in your lives hug .
Thoughts and prayers to the family, from the Macquarrie family, RIP joe,
Leanna and family, I am so sorry for your pain at the loss of your brother. There is absolutely nothing I can say so I am sending love ❤️ ❤️ hugs and prayers 🙏🙏
I’m saddened to hear the news of Joey’s passing . My deepest condolences to the family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.. RIP Joe
Leanna and family, so sorry to hear of your brother’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
He will be missed. So many great days on the bikes together. Just loved to laugh lots of garage laughs and stories also Tim hortons stops on the road. Deepest condolences to his family members.
Leanna and Family.
So sorry to hear of Joe’s sudden passing. Prayers and thoughts are with you.
Keep your precious memories of Joe in your hearts .
Love Frank,Donna and the boys .
Sending deepest condolences to the Burrough’s family. RIP Joey.
So sad to hear of the sudden passing of Joey,My heart breaks for you all.
Cherish all the wonderful memories. Hugs and prayers to you all
To Joey and family,
I am so so sorry about your loss. I think of you being so far away and having to hear this and knowing you are here now. I always always will remember how incredibly proud he and your mother was of your acting and happy I was able to give you that opportunity to shine and bring joy and laughter to others.
So sorry to hear of Joeys passing. Very nice person. RIP Joey.
Krista…thinking of you during this very difficult time.my thoughts are with you and your family
Krista
So sorry to hear of you father’s passing.
Condolences to you and your family.
Donna Webber
Leanne so sorry to hear about your brother’s passing. Condolences to you and your family.
Theresa,Joey,Cory, Krista and family’s. So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing , he was a great friend and Biker buddy. My heart breaks for you all he will be so missed. Condolences to all his family .
Cory and Family:
So shocked hear of Joe’s passing. Joe always made me laugh and scared the hell out of me too. He loved driving his motorcycle way faster than I ever felt comfortable. He was certainly a hard act to follow. He will be greatly missed on the island.
Sincerely, Jennifer.