Obituary for Evelyn Couch Burns
Mother left us on October 3, 2018 after 96 years of a full life of opportunity and achievement. She is survived by her husband, Robert (Bob) Burns, her sons Robert (Bob) of LaSalle and Key West, Edgar of Victoria, B.C. and her daughter Kathryn (Kay) Booker of Mississauga. Predeceased by her youngest son, Donald Montgomery (Monty) 1999 and her husbands, Thomas Walker (1981) & Wilbur Smith (2000). Survived by her sister Irene Bridgen of Harrow, nephews & niece, 10 grandchildren & 10 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by one grandson & great grandson. Evelyn had been a weekly columnist for the Es Free Press. For many years, she was a county reporter for the Windsor Star & Voice of the Farmer, as well as being published in various magazines. Evelyn was the recipient of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee medal, the Lieutenant Governor’s award twice; first as the author of Es history “The Three R’s. Riches, Rags, Recovery” and the second time for lifetime of service to her community. As well, Evelyn received the Ontario Federation of Agriculture media award, the Es Volunteer of the Year award & was inducted into the Es County Agricultural Hall of Fame, as well as receiving several local certificates of recognition for her services as reporter and historian. A plaque with her name is along the main path of Heritage Gardens. She was awarded lifetime membership in Community Services and serviced as committee member for IDEE, Mural Committee and Heritage Es (station), of which she was the founding president of Save Our Station. Evelyn is resting at the Es United Church (53 Talbot St. S, Es) on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment to follow later at the Banner Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Es United Church or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Es. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com
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Service begins.
Cemetery Details
Banner Cemetery
602800 Road 60
Banner, ON, N5C 3J6
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Evelyn Couch Burns April 13 1922 October 3 2018.
Décès pour la Ville: Essex, Province: Ontario
