Burton L. Omar

Burton L. Omar, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday October 11, 2026, at Lincourt Manor, St Stephen, NB.

He entered the world in 1937, born at home in Oak Hill, NB, to his loving parents, the late Cecil and Roberta Omar.

After a fire claimed his childhood home, the family relocated to Mayfield, NB, where Burton would go on to stay for nearly 70 years. Outside of a short time studying and working in Toronto, ON in the mid 1950’s. Burton proudly lived his entire life in New Brunswick.

Burton was a man of strong work ethic who spent his life serving and connecting with his community. Over the years, he worked at Ganong Brothers Ltd, International Drug Company, delivered oil for Hayman’s, hauled pulp wood, delivered sand and gravel and sometimes took of load of blueberries to Nova Scotia. For nearly three decades, generations of local children knew him as their dependable but strict school bus driver at District 10, a role he held with great care before ultimately retiring as custodian at St Stephen High School St Stephen, NB.

His dedication to local youth extended beyond his career, as he also service as a Boy Scout Leader for years, mentoring young people in his community, driving the bus to or just chaperoning Safe Grads.

His career behind the wheel perfectly mirrored his personal life, as Burton absolutely loved driving and exploring, traveling throughout the Maritimes and New England. He would often start the trips by singing “On the road again, goin’ places that I’ve never been, seein’ things that I may never see again.”

Outside of his travels, Burton was a man of diverse interests who found joy in the simple pleasures of life. An accomplished bowler, he spent many hours bowling and socializing at the St Croix Club in Calais, ME, the St Stephen Bowling Lanes as well as Bordertown Lanes in St Stephen, NB. He also had a passion for the hunt of a good treasure, loving nothing more than a day spent going to yard sales, flea marketing and occasional oddity store. Quiet moments were often filled with his deep appreciation for history and reading, subjects that fled his curious mind throughout his 89 years.

Burton is survived by his devoted sons and their families; Dale of Fredericton, NB, Dana and partner Amber of Vancouver, BC, David and his wife Jane and their son Jake of Edmonton, AB and Derek and partner Ivy also of Vancouver, BC, his ex-wife; Faye Hughes of St Stephen, NB., nieces; Jeanie, Beverley and Melissa along with their families, nephew; Mark and his family.

He was the last surviving member of his immediate generation, having been predeceased by his parents, grandparents; Emerson and Clara (Nelson) Omar, and Robert and Harriet (Trafton) Hastey, his siblings; Frances, Wilmont, Patricia and Robert, niece; Debbie and his beloved son; Darren.

Burton made his mark in the community of St Stephen, NB, he will be fondly remembered by many generations of the towns people and deeply missed by his family. May you rest peacefully.

“Love you Dad”. You are gone but you will bever be forgotten.

In keeping with Dad’s wishes there will be no visitation.

A graveside service will be held at the St Stephen Rural Cemetery St Stephen, NB, on Thursday November 19, 2026, at 2 pm., entrusted to The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home Ltd.

Donations in Burton’s memory can be made to a charity of one’s choice. Condolences can be made to the family online at www.mehanfuneralhome.ca