Linda Kathleen (Graves) Burgess
1947-2018
Linda Kathleen (Graves) Burgess – age 71, of New Minas,
formerly of Kentville, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018 at
home. Born in Kentville, she was a daughter of the late James and Mona
(Gee) Graves. She had been employed as a care giver with Tibbetts Home
for Special Care from where she retired. She enjoyed reading and
watching the squirrels and birds. She also loved spending time with
Lynn, while they talked, shopped and went for drives. She is survived
by a daughter, Michelle (James) Benjamin, Grande Prairie, Alberta; a
son, John Jr. (Diane) Burgess, New Minas; four grandchildren, Summer
and Levi Thomson, Dartmouth; Liam and Abigail Benjamin, Grande
Prairie, Alberta; a great-grandson, Carter Thomson; four sisters, Barb
(John) Graves, Halifax; Mary (Charles) Tidswell, Newfoundland and
British Columbia; Mona Graves, Canning; and Josie (Norm) Swinamer,
Kentville; seven brothers, David (Lynn) Graves, New Minas; Andrew
(Charlene) Graves, Kentville; Billy (Sandy) Graves, Berwick; Tony
Graves, Kentville and Ontario; Mark (Wanda) Graves, Ontario; Adam
(Cathy) Graves, Kentville; and Steven (Crystal) Graves, Kentville;
many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, John and
a brother, Peter. Cremation has taken place. There will be
no visitation or funeral service, by request. A celebration of
Linda’s life will take place from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday,
November 14, 2018 in the Meadowview Community Centre. Burial will take
place at a later date in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill. Donations
in memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Arrangements
have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation
Services, Kentville.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Linda Kathleen Graves Burgess 19472018..
Décès pour la Ville: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia
