One of Canada’s oldest residents live in Fort Erie, and celebrated his birthday over the weekend.
Burdett Sisler, Burd for short, turned 109 on Sunday.
(Photo: MPP Wayne Gates)
Burd served in World War II, has lived through two pandemics, as well as two solar eclipses. He has 5 children, 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 13 great-great-grandchildren. He currently lives at Garrison Place. According to records found, he is currently Canada’s 15th oldest resident.
On his 109th birthday during a visit from MPP Wayne Gates, Sisler says his goal is to see his 110th birthday.
(Written by: Matt Latour)
