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Celebration of Life for former Courtenay fire chief Lawrence Burns to take place Saturday

Nathan Maley
By Nathan Maley

Courtenay residents are being invited to celebrate the life of the city’s first full-time fire chief. 

A celebration of life for Lawrence Burns will be held Saturday, Jan. 10, at Northgate Foursquare Church from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Legacy 

The gathering will be attended by his family, friends and former colleagues, who will reflect on Burns’ years of service and offer a chance to honour his life. 

Burns passed away on Nov. 22, 2025. He joined the Courtenay Volunteer Fire Department early in his career and became the city’s first full-time fire chief in 1969, a position he held until his retirement in 1995. 

The City of Courtenay said all who knew and respected Burns are welcome to attend. 

Nathan Maley
Nathan Maley
Born and raised in Nanaimo, Nathan is passionate about sharing local stories with the communities where he grew up. When he’s not working, he can often be found on the court playing ball hockey, spending time with friends and family, or relaxing with a good movie.

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