DEWSBURY, Bert Wayne

Jul 24, 2020

Bert passed away suddenly July 24, 2020 while happily working on his home.  Beloved husband of 45 years to Dawn. Loving father to Caleigh (Sean), Amy (Brian), and Ryan (Heather). Adored grandfather to Averley, Kohen, Hazel and Vivian. He is mourned and will be missed by the extensive Dewsbury and Beamish families. Together with Dawn, and on his own, Bert made many good friends whose company he enjoyed and with whom he shared his ability to repair most anything.

Bert was an amazing Renaissance man with a wonderful appetite for life having a plethora of eclectic interests: theater, flying, motorcycles, building exquisitely crafted canoes, and restoring classic boats. An avid fisherman and hunter, he also loved good food and drink, and was a bread maker extraordinaire – a pro in the kitchen.

A memorial will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers a donation to the Heart And Stroke Foundation would be appreciated hsf.donorportal.ca

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22 Comments

  1. Grace Agich August 19, 2020 at 7:36 pm - Reply

    Going to miss you Bert. We all have learned a tremendous amount from you and were blessed to have you as our friend. Condolences to Dawn and family.xo

  2. Ray Agich August 19, 2020 at 7:34 pm - Reply

    We are so sorry for your loss. Our condolenses to the whole family. We will miss Bert . He was a loving and loyal friend to us through the years. Xo

  3. Dawn Dewsbury August 15, 2020 at 12:28 pm - Reply

    Dear friends thankyou all for the kind words and sweet memories of Bert. Still so unbelievable. Love to you all.

    Dawn and family

  4. Nancy Adams (Kramp) August 12, 2020 at 9:07 pm - Reply

    Oh my goodness, Dawn. Please draw strength from all your family and good friends, and old biking buddies…I will be thinking of you & your beautiful family.

  5. Rob Kalovsky August 6, 2020 at 10:16 pm - Reply

    So sorry to hear about Bert’s sudden passing. He was a great guy to work with — easy-going sense of humour, and always willing to share his knowledge, not just about work stuff, but on all sorts of topics. My condolences to Dawn and the family.

  6. Karin Court August 3, 2020 at 1:08 pm - Reply

    Dear Bert: It was so very nice to have you in our lives for a short while we lived in Iron Bridge.

    Your help with my art project is greatly appreciated. (Karin)

    I remember your kindness & sense of humor. (David)

    Our hearts go out to your families.

    — the Courts Aug 3 2020

  7. Kim Clarke August 3, 2020 at 12:09 am - Reply

    Dawn so sorry please except my deepest condolences Even though my visits with Bert were far and between but he was my dearest friend could you pass on to Amy,Caleigh and Ryan my sincere sympathy.

  8. Warren Gow August 2, 2020 at 11:44 am - Reply

    my heart breaks for you Caleigh (and family). While I did not know Bert personally, I have heard many beautiful stories about him and the kind of person he is/was. please know if there is anything I can do, even if it’s just to be a lending ear, I am here; sending my thoughts and love to you all. ❤️

  9. Lanita July 31, 2020 at 8:58 pm - Reply

    Deepest condolences to you and the family. He was an awesome guy to talk too and be around. He was in the same hunting group with my boyfriend. Always in my thoughts.

  10. Helen & Romain Cottreau July 31, 2020 at 7:01 pm - Reply

    Dawn, deepest sympathies to you and your family.

  11. Sandra Rheault July 30, 2020 at 12:10 am - Reply

    Dearest Dawn & family,

    Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved husband & father. Bert was a special person & God must have really needed him to call him home so suddenly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

    Love, Sandra & Jean-Paul Rheault

  12. Patty Gysel July 29, 2020 at 5:06 pm - Reply

    Hello Dawn, your ukulele friend Patty here. I was so sorry to hear about your sad loss. I wish I could have met your husband Bert. It sounds like he was an interesting fellow. Take care of yourself and know that your ukulele friends are thinking about you.

  13. Tony Veraldi July 29, 2020 at 2:51 pm - Reply

    My sincere condolences to the Dewsbury family.

    He put a smile on everyone’s face and will be missed

  14. James Hickey July 29, 2020 at 12:34 pm - Reply

    We’ll miss you Uncle Bert.

    Rest in the peace of our Lord.

    Tell your sister she is loved and missed too.

    Jim and family.

  15. Andrée Nadeau July 28, 2020 at 3:00 pm - Reply

    Jordan and I are thinking of you Dawn, at this difficult time. We hope you can take solace in your family’s love.
    Andrée & Jordan

  16. Lenard Williams July 28, 2020 at 11:27 am - Reply

    Dawn and family.

    Our hearts are with you and broken to hear of Bert’s passing. Not only a co-worker but a friend and fellow motorcycle enthusiast. Enjoyed our chats and debates.

    He will be fondly remembered by both of us.

    Skip and Sylvia

  17. Noella Brown July 28, 2020 at 10:37 am - Reply

    Dawn and family

    Our deepest condolences

  18. Trish Szcyrek July 28, 2020 at 5:25 am - Reply

    My heart is breaking for my dear friend Amy and her family. I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs and love. ❤️

  19. Pamela Roulston July 27, 2020 at 6:41 pm - Reply

    To the family of Bert Dewsbury,

    I am saddened to hear that Bert has passed away

    What a kindhearted and generous man, Bert was. It was such a pleasure to be neighbours. I will always remember those day.

    I would like to express my deepest and sincere condolences to the family.

    I wish I could be there to honor your dad. He was a great man.

    Sincerely,

    Pamela Allen (Roulston)

  20. Don Beamish. July 27, 2020 at 6:35 pm - Reply

    We sure will miss you…

    Rest In Peace.

  21. Shelley ransom July 27, 2020 at 6:14 pm - Reply

    My condolences to you amy, and to your family. What a beautiful photo, clearly capturing his personality and also why he will surely be missed so much.

  22. Manjit July 27, 2020 at 4:17 pm - Reply

    Dear Dewsbury and Beamish family, I’m so sorry to hear about Uncle Bert. Thinking about all of you in this difficult time and saying a prayer for him. Huge hugs to you all.
    Manjit and Chuck Van Alstine

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Grace Agich

Going to miss you Bert. We all have learned a tremendous amount from you and were blessed to have you as our friend. Condolences to Dawn and family.xo

Ray Agich

We are so sorry for your loss. Our condolenses to the whole family. We will miss Bert . He was a loving and loyal friend to us through the years. Xo

Dawn Dewsbury

Dear friends thankyou all for the kind words and sweet memories of Bert. Still so unbelievable. Love to you all. Dawn and family

Nancy Adams (Kramp)

Oh my goodness, Dawn. Please draw strength from all your family and good friends, and old biking buddies...I will be thinking of you & your beautiful family.

Rob Kalovsky

So sorry to hear about Bert's sudden passing. He was a great guy to work with -- easy-going sense of humour, and always willing to share his knowledge, not just about work stuff, but on all sorts of topics. My condolences to Dawn and the family.

Karin Court

Dear Bert: It was so very nice to have you in our lives for a short while we lived in Iron Bridge. Your help with my art project is greatly appreciated. (Karin) I remember your kindness & sense of humor. (David) Our hearts go out to your families. -- the Courts Aug 3 2020

Kim Clarke

Dawn so sorry please except my deepest condolences Even though my visits with Bert were far and between but he was my dearest friend could you pass on to Amy,Caleigh and Ryan my sincere sympathy.

Warren Gow

my heart breaks for you Caleigh (and family). While I did not know Bert personally, I have heard many beautiful stories about him and the kind of person he is/was. please know if there is anything I can do, even if it's just to be a lending ear, I am here; sending my thoughts and love to you all. ❤️

Lanita

Deepest condolences to you and the family. He was an awesome guy to talk too and be around. He was in the same hunting group with my boyfriend. Always in my thoughts.

Helen & Romain Cottreau

Dawn, deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Sandra Rheault

Dearest Dawn & family, Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved husband & father. Bert was a special person & God must have really needed him to call him home so suddenly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Love, Sandra & Jean-Paul Rheault

Patty Gysel

Hello Dawn, your ukulele friend Patty here. I was so sorry to hear about your sad loss. I wish I could have met your husband Bert. It sounds like he was an interesting fellow. Take care of yourself and know that your ukulele friends are thinking about you.

Tony Veraldi

My sincere condolences to the Dewsbury family. He put a smile on everyone's face and will be missed

James Hickey

We'll miss you Uncle Bert. Rest in the peace of our Lord. Tell your sister she is loved and missed too. Jim and family.

Andrée Nadeau

Jordan and I are thinking of you Dawn, at this difficult time. We hope you can take solace in your family’s love. Andrée & Jordan

Lenard Williams

Dawn and family. Our hearts are with you and broken to hear of Bert's passing. Not only a co-worker but a friend and fellow motorcycle enthusiast. Enjoyed our chats and debates. He will be fondly remembered by both of us. Skip and Sylvia

Noella Brown

Dawn and family Our deepest condolences

Trish Szcyrek

My heart is breaking for my dear friend Amy and her family. I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs and love. ❤️

Pamela Roulston

To the family of Bert Dewsbury, I am saddened to hear that Bert has passed away What a kindhearted and generous man, Bert was. It was such a pleasure to be neighbours. I will always remember those day. I would like to express my deepest and sincere condolences to the family. I wish I could be there to honor your dad. He was a great man. Sincerely, Pamela Allen (Roulston)

Don Beamish.

We sure will miss you... Rest In Peace.

Shelley ransom

My condolences to you amy, and to your family. What a beautiful photo, clearly capturing his personality and also why he will surely be missed so much.

Manjit

Dear Dewsbury and Beamish family, I’m so sorry to hear about Uncle Bert. Thinking about all of you in this difficult time and saying a prayer for him. Huge hugs to you all. Manjit and Chuck Van Alstine

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