- [Cape Breton Post Published: Wednesday, 09-June-1971 Page 3 ]WILFRED S BURCHELL, 59, DIED SUDDENLY
Wilfred S Burchell, Q.C., 59, one of Cape Breton's best known lawyers, died suddenly Tuesday night at the family residence, 100 St. Peter's Road. Although ailing for several months, Mr. Burchell's death was unexpected. Born in Joggins Mines, he came to Sydney at an early age. He was educated in North Sydney and graduated from Dalhousie Law School. He practised law in Truro before moving here in 1950. Mr. Burchell was an ardent member of the Liberal Party and held many key posts with the party through the years. His election predictions were sought by newspapermen for many years and he usually was correct. Before his illness, he was a member of the Rotary Club and the Royal Cape Breton Yacht Club. He was a member of First United Church. A son of the late Mr. & Mrs. George B Burchell, he is survived by his widow; two sons: George, with the RCMP in Gander; John, Ottawa; and a daughter: Grace, now in Switzerland. Two brothers: David, Bras d'Or; and Ralph, Westmount, and a sister: Mrs. Duncan MacAskill, Halifax, also survive. The body is resting at the Fillmore Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. No flowers by request.Donations may be made to the Canadian Heart Foundation.
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1911 - 1971 (59 years)