Burdett “Burd” Sisler, the oldest known living Canadian — and one of the world’s oldest Second World War veterans — has died at 110, his family confirmed on Saturday.
One of the last Second World War veterans ‘will be missed by so many’
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Burdett “Burd” Sisler, the oldest known living Canadian — and one of the world’s oldest Second World War veterans — has died at 110, his family confirmed on Saturday.
The supercentenarian from Fort Erie, Ont., died of natural causes on Thursday, less than two weeks before his 111th birthday.
“It’s certainly bittersweet. We were blessed to have him for so long,” his son, Norm Sisler, told CBC News.
“He will be missed by so many in our community and at the Legion. He made quite an impact on quite a few people.”
A funeral is scheduled for April 9 at Benner Funeral Home in Fort Erie.
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