October 14, 2026
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Louise (Brak) Bursey of Kincardine died, surrounded by the love of her family, Oct. 9, 2026, at home, at the age of 66.
Survived by her husband, David (married, 1979); and sons, Brian (Leah), Steven (Natasha) and Patrick (Cindy).
Deeply missed by her grandchildren, Cohen, Sawyer, Isaac and Elena Bursey who brought her great joy.
Also survived by her brother, Leonard (Wilma); and sisters, Maria Timpener (Allen) and Yvonne Walton (Karl); and David’s family: mother, Sheila; and siblings, Lynne, Christine, Ken and Maureen. She was deeply adored by her nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by her parents, Peter and Ann Brak of Brantford.
Louise came to Kincardine in 1982 and made it her home. She began her career in 1985, as a counsellor with Community Living of Kincardine and District, and retired in 2018. She loved her work and her clients loved her. She served as union president and was very proud that she was able to get a dental package for her members. She was also a member of Xi Zeta Gamma, serving as a treasurer.
Louise Bursey when she retired from Community Living of Kincardine and District in 2018
She enjoyed many travel adventures, including trips to Hawaii, New Zealand, Australia, Costa Rice, Banff, Europe, the United Kingdom, Spain and the Caribbean. Many more were planned.
Louise found the joy of running in her late 40s. She entered many five-kilometre and 10-kilometre races and did well. You would often see her running down Queen Street, Kincardine, with a smile on her face, listening to her tunes.
She refused to let cancer define her, and bounced back after chemotherapy.
Acquaintances would not have known that she had alopecia. Often people would say “your hair looks wonderful, who is your hairdresser?” Louise would just smile. She did not want pity. Her daily mantra was to make someone smile or laugh, stranger or friend.
She kept her beauty and positive attitude to the end.
Mid-July this year, she was rushed to London as she had a colon blockage. The surgeon said she would need at least a week or two to recover if she survived. She was out after four days - after all, her son and family were to arrive the next week.
But ovarian cancer is relentless and cruel. The family thanks her many health-care professionals, with special mention to Care Partners nurses Beth, Laura, Ji and Jessie who make it possible for her to finish her journey at home. We were overwhelmed with the gifts of food, and by the friends who stepped up, especially near the end, to help with her personal care.
Cremation has occurred.
A Celebration of Life will be held Oct. 30, 2026, at 2 p.m., at Cameron’s of Kincardine, with visitation to begin one hour prior. Reception to follow.
Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Condolences may be made on-line at www.cameronsofkincardine.com.
Written ByLiz Dadson is the founder and editor of the Kincardine Record and has been in the news business since 1986.
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