John Burton Ripley,age 87,passed away peacefully, Sunday Nov 9 ,after a brief illness, at The Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre in Amherst,NS.

He was predeceased by his wife and best friend, Louise Lillian(Newcombe)

Born in Port Howe on Feb. 16, 1938.

He will be dearly missed by his sisters, children and grand children, and great-grandchildren

Sisters Ethel Newcombe(Port Howe NS.), Elaine Rae(London, Ont.), and Ruthie Patriquin(Amherst, NS.)

Daughters Cheryl Angus(Terry) and Carol Ripley. Both of Spryfeild  , NS.

Sons Rocky(Debra Beaton) Amherst, NS  Micah, Port Howe NS and Stoney(Cheryl Milner),Salem NS.

Predeceased by his Father  Ivan Leslie Ripley and his mother   Ruth Ripley (Wood)

Brother Gordon and Bill Ripley.

Sister Marie Ripley and niece Linda Ripley.

Burton was employed at The Canadian Rock Salt Co. In Pugwash,NS for 32 years.

He spent his earlier years as a carpenter along side of his father Ivan Ripley.

Together, they built many homes, business's and structures in the local area of Port Howe in the 1950's and 60's.

Some that still stand today.

A life long musician….Burton, along with other family members, including his harmony singer, Louise, would entertain seniors at nursing homes as "Mixed Relations"

A graveside Life Celebration will be held on the anniversary of Burton and Louise's marriage. June 7th , 2026. at the Port Howe cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please, donate to a charity of your own in Burtons name.

Thank you.

The family would like to thank the staff at The Cumberland Regional Healthcare Centre ,The V.O.N. and homecare support for taking care of our loved one.

The Ripley Family