Burford Ploughman – Fewer's Funeral Home

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Passed away peacefully at the Health Sciences Centre, St. John’s on Thursday, March 6, 2025, Burford (Burf) Ploughman of Shoal Harbour, age 72 years.

Predeceased by his parents Arthur and Mary Ploughman; brothers Ray, Wally and Gregory; sister Sherry Leyte.

Left with fond and loving memories his sisters Leah Wiseman (Fred) and Ruby Dewling (Brian Pelley); brother Ron Ploughman (Laura); sisters-in-law Donna Slade and Janette Abbott (Eugene); special friends Terry, Melaine and Brooke Stringer; a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Resting at Fewer’s Funeral Home, Clarenville. Visitation will be on Friday, March 7 from 7 – 9 p.m. and Saturday, March 8 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Celebration of life service will take place at the funeral home during the visitation on Saturday evening. Cremation will follow the service and a private committal will be held at a later date in the Pleasant Street Cemetery, Clarenville.

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Theresa says
March 6, 2025 at 6:16 pm

My sincere condolences to his family and loved ones. I fondly remember him in Shoal Harbour, walking, and always a smile and hello. I’ll never forget him! May he RIP
Sincerely,
Theresa King
(Wayne, Derrick, Rod’s sister)
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Wayne King says
March 6, 2025 at 6:40 pm

So sorry to hear of Burfs passing, our hearts and prayers are with all the families
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Lyle Adams says
March 6, 2025 at 7:11 pm

Sorry to hear of Burfs passing.
To all the Ploughman family
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Roxanne and family says
March 6, 2025 at 8:21 pm

I am very saddened to hear of Burfs passing. He was a very kind and generous person. He could cheer you up with his laughter if you were having a bad day. He was a true friend and loved his family dearly. Rest in peace Burf. Until we meet again.
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trina dalton says
March 6, 2025 at 8:55 pm

oh my burf you was one of a kind ,always joking and laughing rest in peace
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  Faye and Gord says
  March 7, 2025 at 4:13 pm
  
  Always a good person with a smile, laugh and a joke. Condolences to the Ploughman family.
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Lorne Greening says
March 6, 2025 at 11:57 pm

Always good person! He could run like a bat outta hell! If only someone would’ve seen his potential. Never a bad thing to say about anyone! Condolences to the family. Great memories!
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Calvin adams says
March 7, 2025 at 1:11 am

Sorry to hear of burford passing, I knew burford for a long time and he would always be around his sisters restaurant , when ever we would stop in there, kind hearted , our thoughts and prayers are with the ploughman family, RIP my old friend
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Jean and Ed Noseworthy says
March 7, 2025 at 11:12 am

So sorry to hear of Burf’s passing. Sincere condolences to Leah, Ruby, Ron and all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. RIP Burf🙏
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Walter & June Butler says
March 7, 2025 at 12:25 pm

Leah, Fred & Family
So terribly sorry to hear of your brother, Buford’s death and just want to tell that our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn his loss. May all your treasured memories be a source of comfort to you and May he Rest in Peace.
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Aus & Carol says
March 8, 2025 at 10:49 am

Sorry for your loss