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Burton Wice
Name
Burton Wice
Local
L3888, Toronto Professional Fire Fighters
Gender
Male
Age
80
District
13
Occupation
Captain
Type of Duty
Fire Suppression
Fatal Injury Cause
Contact/Exposure - Contact/Exposure: Insufficient Info.
Nature of Fatal Injury
Cancer - Prostate
Date of Death
4/29/2024
Year Placed On Wall
2025
Multiple Line of Duty Incident
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We have been notified by Toronto 415C Captain Jeff Wice of the passing of his father retired Etobicoke fire Captain Burton “Bud” Wice at the age of 80.

Captain Bud Wice started with the Etobicoke Fire Department on August 15th, 1965, and retired after 30 years of dedicated service in 1995.

Condolences to 415C TFS Captain Jeff Wice’s family, and to his father’s retired Captain Bud Wice’s, friends and co-workers.

Rest in peace Brother.

The following was sent to us by Captain Jeff Wice.

With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Bud Wice, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Bud passed away peacefully, after a long fight with Kidney Cancer and was grateful for the dialysis that kept him alive and well for the past 6 years. Bud passed on April 29th at the age of 80 years old at Andy’s House/Hospice Muskoka. Beloved husband to Joan whom he shared his life with for the past 60 years, brother to Laura Fleming, brother in-law to Bill and Chantal Reid. His children, Kimberley (Jason) and Jeffery (Ellie), were the light of his life, and he took immense pride in their accomplishments. Grandfather to Lily Jane, Makenzie Ellen and Quinlyn Grace, extended family called him Uncle Bud, GG Bud touching the lives of Danielle, Andrew their kids along with all the nieces, nephews who filled his heart with love.

Bud was known for his love for building things and helping others and an unwavering commitment to his loved ones. Beyond his family, Bud's kindness extended to all who knew him. He was the type of friend who would always be there to lend a helping hand or, more often than not, the perfect tool for any job. His garage was not just a workshop but a sanctuary where laughter and camaraderie flourished. Bud's legacy of wanting to help others and provide for his family will forever live on in the hearts of those he touched. His dedication to the Fire Service for over 50 years is a testament to his community spirit. Though he may no longer walk among us, his spirit will continue to inspire us to be better friends, family members, and neighbors.

A celebration of Bud's life was held on Saturday May 25th at the Mactier Legion from 1-4 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Andy’s House (Hospice Muskoka) or the Kidney clinic at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie ON in his honour.

Bud will be deeply missed but never forgotten, as his memory remains a beacon of love and light in our lives.
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