Peacefully at Billings Court Manor, Burlington on Tuesday, February 10, 2009, John of Burlington, formerly of Montreal and born in Glasgow, Scotland, in his 89th year. Beloved husband of the late Morfydd (nee Morgan). Loving father of Myfanwy Burbidge of Burlington, Neil Gibson (Karen) of Georgetown, and Huw Gibson (Anne) of Alberta. Cherished grandfather of Gavin Burbidge, Meredith Burbidge (Dan Saraga), the late Jeremy Burbidge, Phillip Gibson (Rhonda Landsfried), Andrew, John, Megan, and Emily Gibson. Dear brother of Mary Therriault and Jean Rollo. Predeceased by his brother Jim Gibson and sister Phyllis Gibson. John was a veteran of WWII and a long time officer of the Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada. He was a founding officer of the Black Watch Cadet Corps in Montreal and served as the commanding officer from 1958 to 1970 and from 1972 to 1974. He was a former member of the Montreal Welsh Male Choir, the Canadian Orpheus Male Choir and the Burlington Welsh Male Choir. A Service of Remembrance will be held at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 1371 Elgin Street, Burlington on Friday, February 20, 2009 at 1 p.m. I In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be sincerely appreciated by the family. Special thanks to all the staff of Billings Court Manor for their excellent care and compassion. (Arrangements entrusted to Smith’s Funeral Home, Burlington 905-632-3333) www.smithsfh.com

Our condolences to Maj Gibson's family - he was a good man and will we are sure be missed by many.

I remember those Saturday mornings with Major Gibson. He gave us our first insite into being in the military. My sincere condolences to his family. Gone but not forgotten.

Keith O'Brien

Well, my condolences are deep and sincere. He was a presences among men and a father figure for so many young boys that needed a mentor in life. To describe his manner , it was claim , he suffered no fools and was very pensive . All the qualities of a great leader.

You know, you just want to be judged fairly for what ever contributions and decisions you have made in life. Maj. Gibson in my mind was a great man and helped me to formulate my persona . From that, I passed on my foundation on to my sons, who are both in the Infantry and hopefully will be great leaders .

We are all linked because of caring men like Maj. Gibson.

God Bless

Kenny Ryan 2497

On behalf of myself personally and all the members of the Toronto Black Watch Association, our heart felt condolances go out to the Gibson Family.

Major Gibson was an inspiration to every Black Watch Cadet that he came in contact with and thier lives are richer today for the experience.

Sincerely,

Bill Carlisle