Unexpectedly at home on Monday October 28, 2019 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of the late Viola Burch. Loving companion of Thelma Seaman. Father of Mary (Barry), Sam, James, Gary and the late Karen. Grandpa of Wanda (Leo), Terry (Crystal), Danny (Jesse), Jake (Ray) and Jamie-Lynn. Great grandfather of Desiree, Mariah, Zack, Barry, Lillianna, James, Dominic and his little girlfriend Payton. Great great grandfather of Ashun. Predeceased by his parents Gilbert and May Burch. Survived by his brothers Bobby and Austin and predeceased by his siblings Wilbert, Hazel, Harry and Mabel. Earl will be remembered by his many nieces and nephews and his friends from the Eagles and the Legion. As per Earl's wishes, there will be no visitation or services and a Celebration of Life will be held at the Eagles Club in Heyden (20 Trout Lake Rd) on Monday November 4, 2019 from 1:00pm-4:00pm. The family would like to thank the Sault Ste. Marie City Police, the SSM Paramedics and O'Sullivan Funeral Home for the care given to them at this time. Memorial donations may be made to the Sault Area Hospital Cancer Care Fund. Arrangements entrusted to O’Sullivan Funeral Home and Cremation Centre (215 St. James St., Sault Ste Marie, P6A 1P7 705-759-8456)