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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Kass Burnett-Ackerman on April 5, 2026, at the age of 30.
Kass was adored by his mother Kristy and his stepfather Bill. He will be sorely missed by his brothers, Kris and Zach; his best friend, Caitlin; and his Aunt Dee. Kass will be tenderly remembered by his grandparents, Mike, Joan, George, and Diane, as well as his many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He is predeceased by his loving father Kyle.
Kass was a beautiful soul who made a significant impact to everyone in his world. Kass was known for his quick wit and kind heart. He loved hard, gave the best hugs, and had a big personality that could light up any room. He had a passion for cooking and creating the most amazing dishes. Kass had an eternally mischievous smile and, according to his brother Kris, he was a technician with word placement to create awkward moments at the dinner table for his own enjoyment.
Kass is gone from our sight but never from our hearts.
“A heart broken and humble God will not despise.” (Psalm 51)
Arrangements have been entrusted to Tranquility Burial & Cremation Services (Niagara) Inc. The family will hold a Celebration of Life at a later date and will share details when available. Condolences can be shared at tranquilitycremation.com
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31 Guestbook Entries
April 10, 2026 | Joan Burnett
We are going to miss your big hugs. We love you Kass fly with the angels. You are free now
Love Grandma and Poppa
April 10, 2026 | Mike and Joan Burnett
We will miss you like crazy Kass.
Your smile, your love and your GIANT hugs..
RIP Kass
Grandma & Poppa
April 10, 2026 | Jodi Brough
My condolences to the family. May he rest in peace.
April 10, 2026 | M.D
I know you are in a better place – which I find comfort in.
My memories are filled with so many great moments from our childhood you were like a little brother to me. I’ll always miss causing trouble with you and Kris.
Til I see you again.
April 10, 2026 | Graham MacIvor
Fall of 2018 I took a job in Vancouver and I decided to drive from Toronto and thought it would be great if Kass came along for a long road trip. We went through the US before going up to Alberta where Kass flew back to Toronto from Calgary. We really liked Wyoming, Kass loved Denver! we saw Mount Rushmore and stopped in Chicago among many other cities. I will never forget that road trip. Kass made the drive so easy as we talked, laughed and listened to music driving across North America.
April 10, 2026 | Michelle Tavano
I agree with Dee. A sweet soul, gone too soon. He will be missed and remembered for all this he was.
Sending loving and healing warmth to the family and friends.
My memories will always be good ones.
April 10, 2026 | Pam &Jeff Copeland
Kristy our heart breaks for you. There are no words to say. You and Bill and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you as only He can.
April 10, 2026 | Joan Cristelli
So saddened by the loss of this precious soul .Kass you will be remembered for your loving hugs ,your sweet grin and smiles your sense of humor your love for your family .I am deeply saddened for my sweet friend Kristy .We will all try and hold her with love ❤️. We will all miss you Kass .a young man with much life ahead of him taken way to soon .we will keep u in our hearts and conversations you have a family that loves you emensly .My deepest condolences to kristy and bill Joan and Mike and Kris..my heart breaks for you all with loving memories ill be praying for you all.
April 10, 2026 | Jo and Sylvie
We are so deeply sorry for the loi of your son Kass. There are no words that can truly capture the pain of losing a child. Our hearts go out to you Kristy and your entire family during this unimaginable time. Please know that you are surrounded by people who care and who are holding you all in their thoughts. May you find moments of comfort in the love you shared and the memories that will always remain with you.
April 10, 2026 | Jason Ackerman
The hole in my heart has grown even larger. The only solace that I have is that you and your Dad are together again. I miss both of you so very much and cherish all of our memories. I sure will miss those amazing hugs and that sense of humor. Rest now, see you on the other side. All my love, Uncle Jay.
April 10, 2026 | LeeAnn Escourse
Kristy my heart breaks for you. Sending Love and Hugs to all of you Heaven has gained another Angel Rest In Peace Kass 💔
April 10, 2026 | Liliana hurtado
My dearest Kass,
Today my heart is filled with sadness knowing you’re gone, but it’s also filled with love for everything you were in my life. I only ask God to receive you in His arms, to forgive your sins, and to guide you on a path of light and eternal peace.
I also ask Him to embrace your mother and brother tightly, to give them the strength they need to bear such a great pain as your passing.
Thank you for being so special to me, for your joy, for your unique way of making me laugh… my crazy boy. I will always cherish those moments with you deep in my heart, like when you would call me and say in your mischievous voice, “Baby, I’m pregnant,” just to make me smile. You were light, you were joy, you were someone impossible to forget.
It hurts to know I won’t be able to hear you anymore, but you will live forever in my memories, in every laugh, in every beautiful thought. I will carry you with me forever.
Rest in peace, my dear Kass. I will never stop remembering you. 💔😭😭💔😭😭😭
April 10, 2026 | Margaret & Frank Murray
We met Kass, at various family events. What we found a was very genuine “nice” person who cared deeply about people and listened to what they had to say. He made you feel inclusive and you mattered. Life was not easy, but Kass was a gentle soul, who was greatly loved by his family and friends. The world is a smaller place, without Kass in it. May you rest in peace knowing how much you were loved. ❤️
April 10, 2026 | Caitlin MacIvor
Below are words I wrote to Kass last year. I wanted to share something that I thought and wrote in the present and not just in reflection. Kass was one of the best parts of my life and I will miss him every day for the rest of my life.
Written last year by me to Kass:
I can’t stop thinking about you. Your smile, your laugh, the way your eyes would light up when you were excited. The little shimmy you would do with your shoulders if a song or food item hit. You were full of life and I know you can be again. I wouldn’t change our time for anything. You made me so happy. I loved you so f** much. I still do. I always will. Forever and ever. My big dummy come back to me.… The way you would make a bed. Put blankets on the couch. Always cozy. You loved comfort but you also loved living life. I miss you. I’ve missed you for so long. The kass who was mine. The one who would walk in a room and my heart would skip a beat. Our eyes would meet and everything felt safe, felt right. That’s what you did for me, and I for you. That’s why we still miss each other so much. No one can replicate what we had, what we were/are to each other which is why we are best friends to this day and will be forever and ever and ever. If I could have one dream night with you it would be white wine, burgers, fries and gravy. Mama on the couch behind us with the mattress on the floor and just music videos and cuddles all night. All I have ever wanted, needed.
The above was who Kass has been for me and I am so beyond honoured to have been loved by him.
April 10, 2026 | Davalyn Giarratano. (Ackerman)
Kassidy came into my life when he was just two years old. I was young and never dated anyone with children. I had no idea what to expect. Kassidy made it easy. He was lovable, funny, even at two years old. I remember a joke he told me when he was older, I’m still laughing. I hope you are at peace now. When I look up to heaven, I will smile., knowing that he pleased my life forever. Love you Kassidy. Rest in peace.
April 10, 2026 | David Vance
Kass and I both worked together in a restaurant in Toronto, Canada. We hit it off right away, his stories always made me laugh, and he would always light up the room when he entered, like others say as well. The bond him and I had was special, he was the type of friend, that would have your back no matter what, and he also had a big heart (What I loved most about him). We had similar things in common, which made the friendship even more special. He was always there for me, when I needed, and will never forget. May he rest in eternal heavenly perfect peace. Forever in my heart, Kass. Forever.
Love, David.
April 10, 2026 | Liliana Hurtado
My dear Kass,
Today my heart is filled with sadness at the thought that you are no longer there, but it is also filled with love for all that you were in my life. I only ask God to receive you into his arms, to forgive your sins, and to lead you on a path of light and eternal peace.
I also ask you to embrace your mother and brother tightly, to give them the strength they need to endure pain as great as your departure.
Thank you for being so special to me, for your joy, for your unique way of making me laugh… my crazy boy. I will always keep those moments with you deep in my heart, like when you called me and in your mischievous voice you said “baby, I’m pregnant,” just to get a smile out of me. You were light, you were joy, you were impossible to forget.
It pains me to know that I will no longer be able to hear you, but you will always live in my memories, in every laugh, in every beautiful thought. I’ll take you with me forever.
Rest in peace, my dear Kass. I will never stop remembering you.💔😭
April 10, 2026 | Jennifer Forstinger
Thinking of you Kristy during this painful time. Keeping you and Kass’s loved ones in my prayers.
April 10, 2026 | Jackie R
You gave me some of the craziest times of my life, I will never forget you & that smile. I will forever cherish the memories that we made together. May you rest in the sweetest paradise Kassidy 🕊️
April 10, 2026 | Megan Millington
I worked with Kass, and we shared so many deep belly laughs that made every day at work more enjoyable. His sense of humour was always on point, and he carried a kind, generous, and deeply caring energy.
I’m incredibly crushed that we no longer get to share time on this earth together. His essence and the impact he had will not be forgotten. He, and his entire family, are in my prayers and in my heart.
April 11, 2026 | Sean & Dee
Dearest Kristy, Bill, Joan, Mike and Family,
We’re not sure what to say in the face of such a difficult loss. We just want you to know that we care about you and share in your sadness.
April 11, 2026 | Vikki and Cliff Thomson
Kristy and Bill. May God hold you tight and flood you with beautiful memories of Kass. He was a kind and lovely young man and we were grateful to get to know from his trips to Florida and then our trip up to Niagara. May he rest eternally in peace.
April 11, 2026 | Rosemary Graeber
Never got to meet you , but do know your loving Family. Know you are forever in their hearts.
April 11, 2026 | Susan Leonard
It is with a heavy heart that I write condolences to the Burnett and Ackerman families.
There are no words that can ease the pain of such a tragic loss.
Kassidy was a beautiful young man, when I saw him he had the biggest warmest smile. Kass was filled with wit and charisma which could light up a room just like his father Kyle.
Kristy and Bill, Joan and Mike, Kristopher; as you walk the path ahead may you take solace in knowing Kass’s spirit lives on in your hearts. He is free now. ♥️
April 11, 2026 | David & Beth Jenkins
Kristy & Bill,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.. If there is anything we can do please let us know.
David & Beth
April 12, 2026 | Kevin OBrien
Too young, fly high Cass. Your Family is Family to me.
Rest in Peace
April 12, 2026 | Iana Dodson
I met Kass in elementary school in Niagara. We were in a split class 3/4 if I’m remembering correctly. I spotted the birthday wall, or someone did and pointed out the fact that we shared the same birthday December 4th. That day marks the beginning of our friendship. Kass was a sweet boy, gentle, with gorgeous dark lashes and ocean blue eyes. One of the most beautiful people I’d ever seen. I was smitten, and lucky to have found a new friend.Kass had a way of always making me feel special, and seen. He always made me laugh hysterically. He made me feel safe, and joyous. I felt like the luckiest, coolest girl because Kass was my friend. And as the years went on he would become my best friend and then one of the greatest loves of my life. For those who were there to witness the era of Kass and I dating, well you saw for yourselves. We were inseparable, just like we were when we were “just friends” – I had so many firsts in my life with Kass. We’ve had so many fun and cheeky memories and also some not so fun memories. But through it all we managed to always look out for one another. He was and will always be a beacon of light. We share the same passion for cooking, music and curiosity about the world. We both love truffles and truffle salt, movies and animals, especially Brookie. (RIP Brooklyn) I loved Kass so deeply and always will. It pains me we drifted apart and that I hadn’t seen him in so many years. But I had the privilege of speaking to him on the phone a few months ago, where he told me he loved me like he always did, and that he was keeping tabs on me like he always had. To know him is to love him, and so this is one of the greatest losses of my life. We said that 2026 was the year we would be reunited. It’s too bad it had to be like this, but until we meet again my friend and my love. May you rest in paradise.🕊️❤️
April 13, 2026 | McClure-Housser Family
Your family is in our thoughts daily. I’m very glad I personally got to meet Kass and I know and witnessed the love you have for him . He will be missed dearly by all his family and friends. From one mom to another, I’m sending you strength and healing prayers. Much love from Carol and Victoria.
April 15, 2026 | Kelli Ackerman
My heart is broken. You were such a sweet boy and young man. Thank you for being a good cousin to Jacob. You will be greatly missed. Give your dad a big hug. Rest in peace, Kass.
April 17, 2026 | Bill Fauerbach
Dear Kass,
I’m confident by now you are in a good place and have found Peace. When I think about our time together, the positive memories dominate.
The first thought that comes to mind is our trip to Key West with your Mom and Caitlin. At first you were a little disappointed about going there as you anxiously wanted to show Cait the best time you could when bringing her to our house in Pompano. You really wanted to take her to the Bahamas with our boat however, I had to convince you Key West was the best scenario. The only place we could get to on my boat was Bimini. You would have been disappointed for sure. Instead, your Mom and I decided to take you and Cait to Key West. What a great time we all had, we had so much fun, full of laughs especially from you falling out of your chair and trying to get up quickly but fell again on your way up. I still laugh at you being so embarrassed. Also walking all over the island going in bars and restaurants wishing Caitlin a happy birthday out loud in each place. I also recall while stopping at Robbie’s and the tarpon coming out of the water to take your fish and he bit your hand with the fish you were trying to feed him. Another fond memory was teaching you how to drive the boat in the intercoastal when the waves were bouncing off the seawall and pushing the boat all over. It took you a while for you to figure out how to adjust but you did and loved driving while your mom and I were able to relax in the back of the boat.
Also, your first catch of a Dolphin (mahi-mahi) You were so sea sick but caught one right in the middle of getting sick. So many good times Kass, going to visit you and Cait in Toronto and going to her place to drink wine while having a sing along.
Kass, you are one of the kindest individuals I’ve ever known. You always thought of everybody else first. Everybody you touched felt the same way. Your love for your friends and family always stood out but of course, at the top of the list was your special love and relationship with your Mom. You were always her little boy. She loved you unconditionally. Your grandparents are special and loved you so much. You are one of the most intelligent people I have ever met. You knew so much about everything especially United States politics and what was happening everywhere. I’m truly going to miss you but am glad for you that you are at peace.
I will surely miss you.
Love, Bill
April 18, 2026 | Anne Marie MacIvor Kaye
Kass was a bright light who brought much happiness to my daughter Caitlin, was a friend to my son Graham and a buddy to my son Evan. To me, he was like another son, hanging out at home, especially in the kitchen where we cooked together, making his favourite, Oysters Rockefeller. His culinary skills also shone at the cottage where he barbecued, at the same time, several cuts of steak to perfection.
I will never forget his kindness and devotion to Caitlin and the rest of our family as well as his big hugs, and those blue, blue eyes.
Your memory is cherished, dearest Kass 💗